Black Rose: 20 Years Ago
King Diamond · 2001
63 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal
A theatrical blend of heavy metal and haunting melodies, echoing King Diamond's signature storytelling style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Locked Up in the Snow Start here — The opening track showcases King Diamond's distinctive vocal range and sets a chilling atmosphere with its dark lyrics about isolation.
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Crazy Tonight — This track combines catchy hooks with an upbeat tempo, embodying the album's balancing act between heaviness and melody.
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Kill for Fun — With its provocative title and narrative depth, this song reflects Diamond's penchant for storytelling while maintaining a powerful heavy metal sound.
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Disgrace — The complex arrangement and emotional delivery make this track stand out, showcasing the thematic intensity central to the album's concept.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical narratives that unfold gradually
- back-loaded intensity with haunting melodies
- immersive journey for attentive listeners
- dark themes for late-night reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Reflects on King Diamond's legacy, showcasing his established sound and introspective themes.
- Career context
- Released in 2001, 'Black Rose: 20 Years Ago' marked a significant moment in King Diamond's discography as it celebrated two decades of his influential career. By this time, he was already well-established as a pioneer of heavy metal with a unique emphasis on narrative-driven music, following the critically acclaimed album 'Voodoo' from 1998.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mercyful Fate· Ghost· Iced Earth
Tracklist
- 1 Locked Up in the Snow Start here 3:32
- 2 Holy Mountain Lights 5:44
- 3 Crazy Tonight 4:52
- 4 Virgin 5:43
- 5 Kill for Fun 5:13
- 6 The End 6:47
- 7 Road Life 4:24
- 8 Soul Overture 5:12
- 9 Doctor Cranium 3:30
- 10 Disgrace 5:40
- 11 I Need Blood 5:59
- 12 Radar Love 6:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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