The Puppet Master
King Diamond · 2003
86 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
A chilling blend of theatrical storytelling and heavy metal, enveloped in haunting melodies and intricate guitar work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- theatrical storytelling with suspense
- wave-like pacing throughout journey
- immersive narrative for attentive listeners
- cathartic release through haunting melodies
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification and simplicity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'The Puppet Master' was released in 2003, King Diamond had already established himself as a key figure in the heavy metal scene, following his 1998 album 'House of God'. This album marked a return to the horror-themed narrative style that characterized much of his earlier work, integrating his signature falsetto vocals with complex compositions, showcasing an evolution from his previous releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mercyful Fate· Ghost· Iced Earth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Midnight 1:55
- 2 The Puppet Master 4:41
- 3 Magic 4:57
- 4 Emerencia 5:19
- 5 Blue Eyes 4:24
- 6 The Ritual 5:02
- 7 No More Me 3:16
- 8 Blood to Walk 5:32
- 9 Darkness 4:37
- 10 So Sad 4:38
- 11 Christmas 5:18
- 12 Living Dead 6:04
Disc 2
- 1 King Diamond Tells the Story of the Puppet Master 30:33
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