King Diamond - Abigail (REACTION!!!) 

Guys have come a long way from never hearing Master of Puppets to discussing the riffs between King Diamond and Mercyful Fate. Keep rockin my dudes!

King Diamond. Acquired taste. Like or dislike he gets respect for his talent.

The ENTIRE "Abigail" album is a win cover to cover.

Savatage Hall of the Mountain King!

King Diamond is the Stephen King/Edgar Alan Poe of heavy metal!

Andy La Rocque. Riff master and crazy soloist. He even played lead guitar on the Individual Thought Patterns album by Death.

King Diamond and the band musicians professional masters! Andy Larocque gigantic guitarist

I’m a black guy. Heard this for the first time in 1987, when a high school kid (headbanger) gave me a copy on cassette when I was in 7th or 6th grade. LOVED this song back then and love it now. CHECK OUT BLACK HORSEMEN also by King Diamond! SICK SICK SICK riffs. TRUST ME.

Think of King Diamond's concept albums as the musical equivalent of Hammer Horror films.

Alison Hell by Annihilator, great story behind the lyrics, a mistery...

I like the Mercyful Fate "Don't Break the Oath" Album, the best.

Me: They will never cover this song. Lost in Vegas: Hold my beer

Abigail is fire. The whole album. The band is amazing. His best lineup and story

10:50 has got to be one of my favorite reactions to anything ever

Tickle me Elmo voice. Fell outa my chair. Long live the King!!

Other song from the same album "Abigail" you need react guys is Black Horsemen, a masterpiece

The whole Abigail album is a metal opera really. It's best enjoyed when listened to as a whole. Listening to the whole album is a great experience.

The whole album is a MASTERPIECE. By the way, it has a LOT of prog elements.

King Diamond is a super nice guy, and an incredible talent.

King Diamond has been called the man of a thousand voices, and has been called the greatest metal singer in history. Nobody has more range then him. All of his albums are concept albums. He tells ghost stories like Steven King writes horror novels. He also always has really incredible technical musicians in his band. If you guys ever get a chance to see him live go, he sings exactly like this live, no lip syncing, no auto tune.

I for one, really appreciate you guys doing the research you did. Great!

King Diamond has a 4-octave vocal range and masterful control over every bit of it.

King Diamond - Eye of the Witch and Mercyful Fate - A Dangerous Meeting

Mercyful Fate - The Oath Annihilator - Crystal Ann + Alison Hell Judas Priest - Stained Class Opeth - The Drapery Falls Emperor - In the Wordless Chamber

I just saw King Diamond live at Hellfest last week-end, and they pull out one hell of a show! Very theatrical as you might imagine.

Now go for Sleepless Nights by King Diamond! The riffs in that are extra nasty

they used to play this single a lot back in the 80's. This is what got me into King Diamond and yes, it took a while to get used to his voice. This album as a whole is a real experience and worth a listen. It's awesome as a whole. It builds up to this song

I would come home from high school(in the 80s) put my King Diamond cassette in and take my afternoon after school nap . Ive slept with king diamond so many times....so nostalgic!!!

Guys please react on Savatage’s Hall Of the Mountain King. They are most underrated and the best band ever.

Guys, I'm a hip hop/metalhead: Abigail was the album that got me into King Diamond. The album is amazing. The lineup is the best they've ever had, the last song, "The Black Horsemen" is still my favorite King Diamond song ever! Y'ALL NEED TO PEEP THE BLACK HORSEMEN!!!! Ps, the lyrics are " Abigail I know you're in control of her head" (not her brain)

white dude from N.Y , Met flavor flave he lived 4 miles away from me Most N.Y rappers came from our hoods here .I'm 52 listen to both hip hop , seen beastie boys in small venues ....my friend and I met King Diamond in a small new york venue my friend shook his hand and it was ice cold ,he probably had ice in his pocket LOL

Damn. You guys are great. A friend of mine once said about King Diamond “ I used to listen to him and crack up at the vocals but after a few years I’m not laughing anymore”.

I've been a King Diamond fan for well over 30 years. I guess I acquired a taste a long time ago... The Invisible Guests and Sleepless Nights are two songs I'd recommend.

Wouldn’t say I’m a hip hop head but I grew up on it but I listen to everything. This is hard. I like his voice as well. Not sure if it’s playlist but I’m liking this a lot. The instrumentation is 🔥. Not mad at this at all

So many good songs on that album, but a Mansion in Darkness is one of my favorites. King truly sounds like a banshee in that one.

I saw King when he played this album front to back. It’s like watching a play.

Thank you for finally doing more King Diamond!

King Diamonds voice is definitely an acquired taste. It took me awhile even though I was raised on the genre and my ears are used to “metal vocals”. Baroness “shock me” next would be killer!

I'm a hip hop head, but I also grew up on metal. King is still one of my favorites. The musicians are 2nd to none

I am a old school rock and rap head very recently become a big metal head and I love this song ahahahaha no shit I think this is some underrated awesomeness

Savatage - Prelude to Madness/Hall of the Mountain King

Definitely love the guitar riffs. King Diamond has a unique voice. I'm definitely a hip hop head but I listen to more metal music thanks to you guys

"Jonathan must kill Mirium" you could see the atmosphere there changing from laughter to sheer tension between them. best of Diamond!

Thank you for trying more from King Diamond. I'm glad you guys liked this one. That was def my favorite video so far. It's cool to see you guys discover good metal. I'm glad you did the intro explaining the story too. I think you would enjoy the entire album if you liked this song. You're right about King Diamond having awesome riffs and telling scary stories. Great drums too.

I have been a King Diamond fan for 30+ years. My absolute all time favorite artist. It's so fun and refreshing to see your reaction and respect for this band. I really enjoy both your takes on some classic horror metal. You're doing great work!

Years ago, I heard a story from somebody who said his band opened for King diamond. He said he went backstage and saw King diamond sitting in his underwear playing Madden. It could be complete bullshit but the mental image is hilarious.

Check out "Black Horsemen" from the same album. King Diamond always had an eye for the most badass guitar players 🔥

AWESOMENESS! And I love country, rap, jazz, blues etc....

“A Dangerous Meeting” before you leave Mercyful Fate behind. You will never forget it and I know it will be added to your playlist.

At the Gates - Slaughter of the Soul

Andy LaRocque is an insane guitarist. Saw King live a few years back and he just shredded. KD was and still is the most unique metal artist out there. Like or not, he has an amzing imagination, a killer band and his live shows are awesome. He gives you a SHOW, not just standing around looking down at his shoes....

These guys in 2019 are listening and critiquing a song that came out when i was listening to as a teenager... Over 30 years ago. I'm trippin'.

And this explains why Abigail was not in the patreon poll! Haha! I'm not expecting good things, but I hope Ryan has a little more fun with this. He just seemed sad the whole video. But it doesn't matter if you hate it, just laugh at it! (Edit: WOW! Was not expecting playlist from both of them, not after how poorly they received Welcome Home!) Love King Diamond, btw, but no one who is a fan expects anyone else to like this stuff. It is bizarre, without a doubt :D Epica, the Cosmic Algorithm, of course!

King diamond - Arrival Best king diamond song with lots of groove

I´m a big King Diamond fan and I think it´s great to hear what people who is not used to his sound thinks of it. Keep it heavy!

For the love of God, give the King some respect for the insane vocals he got! That's not an easy task at hand. It's unbelievable! There is NO wrong with how he is singing over the riffs, it's progressive and technical. If he were to sing along with all the riffs, it would just be simple and dull.

There was a rumor going around for years that King Diamond lived in a haunted Danish Castle. In actuality, he lives in Dallas! Texas

1. He changes his voice for each character that is being portrayed in the story 2. Invisible guests is a very accessible song so go with that one.

His stage presence is massive... I saw him with Mercyful Fate in 1993 in a little club... freaking unbelievable

He uses different voices for different characters within a song, and its similar to where individuals have different cadance of speaking so I always felt this is what Diamond does. You have to condition yourself to King

"Black horsemen" best King Diamond song imo

you fellas are my favorite... I love King Diamond so much and to see you fellas checkin it out makes my heart so warm... you dont have to love it... but to give it a chance just makes my insides smile... thank you sirs...

he's "acting" through his vocals & lyrics,, vocal dynamics & delivery,,,,then classically charged gtr riffs

I love your guy's videos.... Yes, King Diamond's voice does take a bit to get used to hearing, but given the narrative of the song, and understanding and comprehending what he is saying and talking about, I found out long ago, how easy it was to learn to love it. Now I don't hear what I used to dislike about his voice. Now I cannot imagine another voice, or him singing it any different. But yes, an acquired taste for sure. But once you acquire it, it's almost addictive when it comes to this type of music.

Rivers Of Nihil - Where Owls Know My Name ( Music Video ) I wont stop requesting til ya do . I know you guys gonna dig it :)

By the way, "the guy" narrating Thriller was Vincent Price, one of the most beloved classic horror actors of all time.

The best part of any videos you guys do is watching the true joy as you discover different music.....it’s amazing in every way....

Ahhhh I freaking loved king diamond in high school. My friend Aaron dressed up like king diamond for Halloween and I did his makeup. It was amazing if I do say so myself.

I love hip-hop, country, and King Diamond. :D

hip hop head here!!! king diamond has a crazy voice and crazy riffs

This Song really stuck, I love you guys, and your channel, spent some nice time virtual hangin' out witchoo guyz - Really love this metal riff groove and high forced phalcetto screams with dark fantasy themed cryptic storytelling.

I love that you guys can really appreciate talent in all shapes and sizes, and the fact that you guys being rap heads can see a certain beauty in a group as niche as king diamond is awesome man. Props Ryan and George!

Loved that you guys did some King! A favorite from my teens. Very dramatic and cinematic, maybe the most dramatic metal band ever. King is always telling a story and setting a particular mood. Gotta keep that context in mind when listening. And the vocals do grow on you when you listen to it more deeply. VERY difficult to perform correctly. Operatic level skill.

Mikkey Dee on drums one of the greats

I would bring the Abigail cassette to parties when it first came out and as soon as King started singing one of my friends would always say " Oh no not that devil worshiping music " but besides the vocals you could tell everyone enjoyed the musicianship because King always had great musicians on all of his albums

I'll tell you cats what, I've been listening to these guys for 30+yrs... never cared for the voice, but,,, the 👉🏻band throws down!!! They all are masters of their instruments! I saw them live in 1989,and yeah,they don't mess! Great live! ✌🏻😁 ☮

King Diamond is great in Room 24 by Volbeat.

Savatage In the Hall of The Mountain King or Morphine Child

Love this vid... As a "hard rock/Metal enthusiast" i could NEVER get past his voice.. but Andy's guitar work is so good... that I just FORCED myself to ignore the vocals.. and at some point, i just understand they are what creates a HUGE part of the emotion of this album... and now I cant imagine it being any other way...

King Diamond is most definitely an original voice. An acquired taste for sure. But aside from his voice he has always surrounded himself with crazy good musicians.

I think you're ready for King Diamond - A mansion in darkness

Room 24 by Volbeat is a great song about sleep paralysis that features King Diamond! (Definitely fits their style) Volbeat is one of my favorite bands, they take their unique metal sound and always give it a twist by adding influences from other genres like rockabilly, western, blues, and most recently pop punk

I always get a great laugh watching you two comment on my favorite metal songs. Thanks:) Keep up the good work!!!

Glad you guys gave King Diamond another chance. Honestly, I never expected you guys to try again but you latched on to all the aspects that originally caught my attention. Well done guys!

React to beyond the realms of death by Judas priest!!

Can’t believe people wanted Welcome Home. I knew they wouldnt like that one. People vote for their own favorites, not what they think Ryan and George will like, that’s so lame. Im glad you did Abigail. Its his best album.

Just wanted to give a big thanks for turning me on to Eckman Dredge. That 30 second clip you ran peaked my interest, now I have the album on continuous repeat. Finally, good "Rock" from a new band! Many thanks and keep up the great work. Best RU-vid channel there is.

Dude! I apologize for blowing up this video, BUT FROM 10:00 UNTIL THE END OF THE VIDEO IS LITERALLY THE MOST PHENOMENAL ANALYTIC OF A SONG I'VE EVER SEEN!!! you two deserve BIG TIME PROPS!!! if I was rich, I'd back you both on your own t.v. show. DESERVINGLY SO!!!

Never clicked so fast! Listened to the Abigail album 2 days ago.

Accept - teutonic terror Angra - angels and demons

Ryan: the more you listen to WELCOME HOME, the more it will possess you!!! 😈

KING DIAMOND is a master horror story teller in music he's just awesome follow the lyrics and it's like watching a movie with the music KD rulz

Andy La Roque baby!

*KING*

George is too funny with his Tickle Me Elmo voice 😂😂 I'm a hip hop head that's been checking out Merciful Fate and King Diamond since the 80s and I never heard that association with Tickle Me Elmo before and it's got me dead on the floor bro. Now I'll never get that out of my head LOL thanks a lot buddy

always appreciate the extra thought and lyrical observations, not just knee jerk reactions. Keep up the great work !

*KING DIAMOND- TEA* ☕️

If you ever do King Diamond again, you NEED to do Sleepless Nights, you will love it!!!

HAHAHA the one to the right your're totally getting king i can see it thru your smile, so epic ! Edit: YES!! You got that break down, you feelt it! Both of you, how great! Glad for you. It's a classic!!! How Mickey plays on those tomtoms with the guitar riff is really doing it, such a great performance!

haven't watched in awhile,,,you guys terms & descriptions have come a long way,,,,it's like you've learned a language, or different musical dialects of music,,,I can really tell it in the metal songs you cover,,,i know this one really well,,,,you're gettin off where you're supposed to bros,, KING DIAMOND is no easy listen for just anybody,,,,,keep it up!,,,,,& yeah, his friggin band rocks hard,,,awesome players