Fatal Portrait
King Diamond · 1986
41 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal
A theatrical blend of heavy metal and horror narrative, enveloped in King Diamond's signature falsetto.
Why this album works
'Fatal Portrait' is significant as it marked the beginning of King Diamond's distinctive style, blending heavy metal with horror themes. The album helped establish a dedicated fanbase and received positive reviews, setting the stage for subsequent releases that would further deepen his mythos and theatrical performance style.
- Career context
- Released on February 17, 1986, 'Fatal Portrait' was King Diamond's debut solo album after leaving Mercyful Fate. At this point, he was establishing his identity outside the earlier band's influence, showcasing a more personal and elaborate storytelling approach in his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Candle Standout 6:40
- 2 The Jonah 5:16
- 3 The Portrait Standout 5:07
- 4 Dressed in White 3:08
- 5 Charon 4:16
- 6 Lurking in the Dark 3:34
- 7 Halloween Standout 4:13
- 8 Voices From the Past 1:31
- 9 Haunted 3:54
- 10 The Lake 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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