Released 40 years ago
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with tension
- steady unfolding of dark narratives
- immersive horror-themed listening experience
- captivating character-driven performances
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike theatrical vocal styles
Where this album fits
- 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
- Black Obelisk· Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Candle 6:40
- 2 The Jonah 5:16
- 3 The Portrait 5:07
- 4 Dressed in White 3:08
- 5 Charon 4:16
- 6 Lurking in the Dark 3:34
- 7 Halloween 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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