The legendary King Diamond is currently casting a macabre spell across Europe with his spring/summer 2025 tour, having commenced on June 4 at the Sweden Rock Festival in Sölvesborg, Sweden. The iconic frontman and his band recently delivered a captivating performance on June 16 at Alcatraz in Milan, Italy, a show that showcased both fan favorites and deep cuts, demonstrating the enduring power of his theatrical metal. You can watch the full pro-shot footage down below.
The Milan concert provided a comprehensive journey through King Diamond’s storied career, featuring a meticulous selection of tracks. The setlist opened with the atmospheric “Arrival,” before delving into classics like “A Mansion in Darkness,” “Halloween,” and “Voodoo.” Fans were also treated to an immersive experience of tracks from the seminal “Them” album, with songs like “Them” and “Invisible Guests” creating an eerie narrative. Deeper cuts such as “Spider Lilly” and “Two Little Girls” also made appearances, alongside fan-favorites like “Sleepless Nights” and the chilling “Welcome Home.” The performance culminated with powerful renditions of “The Candle,” “Masquerade Of Madness,” “Eye Of The Witch,” “Burn,” and the quintessential “Abigail,” leaving the Italian audience enthralled.
The current touring lineup for King Diamond features the consistent talents of Andy La Rocque and Mike Wead on guitars, Pontus Egberg on bass, and Matt Thompson on drums. Adding a new dimension to the live sound, Greek female vocalist Hel Pyre, known for her previous work with Nervosa, is handling backing vocals throughout the trek.
Beyond the stage, guitarist Andy La Rocque recently offered a significant update on the band’s long-awaited album, Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920. After encountering previous delays, La Rocque revealed that the band has set an ambitious new target: to complete recording by Christmas of this year. This news will undoubtedly excite fans who have eagerly awaited new material from the horror metal maestro.
King Diamond Milan, Italy – Alcatraz – June 16, 2025 Setlist
- “Arrival“
- “A Mansion in Darkness“
- “Halloween“
- “Voodoo“
- “Them“
- “Spider Lilly“
- “Two Little Girls“
- “Sleepless Nights“
- “Out From The Asylum“
- “Welcome Home“
- “The Invisible Guests“
- “The Candle“
- “Masquerade Of Madness“
- “Eye Of The Witch“
- “Burn“
- “Abigail“
Upcoming King Diamond 2025 Tour Dates:
- Jun 20: Copenhell – Copenhagen, Denmark
- Jun 22: Graspop Metal Meeting – Dessel, Flanders
- Jun 26: Rock Imperium Festival – Cartagena, Spain
- Jun 28: Rock Fest Barcelona – Barcelona, CT
- Jun 30: Manchester Academy – Manchester, England (w/ Paradise Lost & Unto Others)
- Jul 1: The Roundhouse – London, England (w/ Paradise Lost & Unto Others)
- Jul 3: Rockharz Festival – Ballenstedt, Germany
- Jul 5: Rockmaraton – Dunaújváros, Hungary
- Jul 6: Open Air Arena – Vienna, Vienna (w/ Unto Others)
- Jul 8: Arenele Romane Open Air – Bucharest, Romania (w/ Unto Others)
- Jul 9: Arena Sofia – Sofia, Bulgaria (w/ Unto Others)
- Jul 10: Rockwave Festival – Athens, Greece
- Jul 13: Zorlu Main Stage – İstanbul, Türkiye
- Jul 31: Beyond The Gates – Bergen, Norway
- Aug 2: Wacken Open Air – Wacken, Germany
- Aug 8: Hellsinki Metal Festival – Helsinki, Finland
