King Diamond has shared “Spider Lilly,” the first single and video from his forthcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled “Saint Lucifer’s Hospital 1920.”
King Diamond wrote the music and lyrics of “Spider Lilly,” whish was mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk.
The band features King Diamond handling lead and backing vocals plus playing the Hammond organ, Andy La Rocque and Mike Wead on guitar, Pontus Egberg on the bass and Matt Thompson on drums. Female Danish vocalist Myrkur makes a special guest appearance to provide additional backing vocals.
Part of the “Spider Lilly” video was filmed at the haunted Pennhurst Asylum outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on a travel day during the band’s recent North American tour, two days before Halloween. Only King himself and actress Jodi Cachia could participate on that specific day, together with producer David Brodsky, Allison Woest and killer crew.
“What a dark but great experience,” King said. “Hopefully that was not the last video we will be able to film there.”
King Diamond’s most recent studio album, “Give Me Your Soul … Please,” was released in 2007 via Metal Blade Records. The live album “Songs for the Dead Live” was released in 2019, as was the single “Masquerade Of Madness.”
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