Artist: King Diamond
Label: Metal Blade
Release Date: 6/20/00
Average Rating: 4.33
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Title: House of God Artist: King Diamond Label: Metal Blade Release Date: 6/20/00 |
There are currently 3 Reader Reviews of this album.
Average Rating: 4.33 Go to Judgment Committee Reviews of this Album |
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Submitted by Chris Pedersen on 9/2/00:
I haven't been into King Diamond since Conspiracy. I don't know if I just needed a break or what, but when House of God came out, I decided to give it a listen and not expecting it to catch my ear. But right away "The Trees Have Eyes" hooked me. I bought it and really like it. While I still prefer Abigail, Them, and Conspiracy. I definitely like it more than the last couple he released.
Submitted by Metal Mike on 8/21/00:
Yet another good Kind Diamond album. If you don't like any other King Diamond albums you won't like this. This album has everything you expect from this man, good songs, good riffs, sick solos, and crazy vocals. The story this time around is really weird, King is getting stranger with age. I love it! But I'm kinda biased because I love everything he does. For the other die-hards out there, I just saw King two weeks ago. He plays "Dressed In White", "The Black Horseman", and "No Presents for Christmas" (in which King whears a Santa outfit). There are lots of other suprises but I don't want to give it all away, if you can see him go do it.Big balls.
Submitted by Mike McLaughlin on 7/13/00:
I have been a Mercyful Fate/ King Diamond fan since the early demo days. Needless to say any release from the mighty Kim Bendix Petersen is quickly snatched up and swallowed by me as soon as it is released. I can understand that the overall aspect of King's vox leaves listeners to either luv-em or leave-em. Thankfully most do the latter, King's voice is a well oiled machine that, unlike many other vocalists in the metal world, has retained its strength over the years (and cigarettes!) I feel his voice is actually better and full of a wider range than say the 1981 days. As far as House of God, it is a must for King fans (especially the limited digi-pak omygod!), even more so than VooDoo and Graveyard. The story lies in full effect on this release with a master stroke of an ending. The music may have well been The Oath 2000! Andy LaRoque smokes while Drover is proving quite the riffster. The ceremonial overtones (missing from most King releases when compared to Fate) are here and ready to be dwelled upon by the tasteful ear of the high brow metal listener. Go, worship, see the concerts and hail King Diamond for creating a truly unique blend of metal worth listening to.
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