KING DIAMOND · The Spider's Lullabye | WHITE 2LP

White double vinyl in gatefold cover.

Limited Plastic Head exclusive pressing.

Background information about 'The Spider's Lullabye'

When King Diamond unleashed "The Spider's Lullabye" in 1995, he crafted something deliciously different from his usual full-concept albums. This sixth studio effort takes a dual approach that's both brilliant and unsettling – the first half delivers standalone horror vignettes that'll make your skin crawl, while the final four tracks weave the chilling tale of Harry and his crippling arachnophobia. Tracks like "Moonlight" draw inspiration from classic horror cinema, specifically Village of the Damned, creating an atmosphere that's pure nightmare fuel.

The album marked a pivotal moment for the band, introducing guitarist Herb Simonsen, bassist Chris Estes, and drummer Darrin Anthony to the King Diamond legacy, while longtime axe-slinger Andy LaRocque continued to deliver his signature haunting melodies. From the otherworldly opener "From The Other Side" to the spine-tingling title track, every moment drips with that unmistakable King Diamond theatricality and horror metal mastery that's made him a legend in the scene.

For fans of:
Mercyful Fate, Alice Cooper, Celtic Frost, Candlemass, Death

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. From The Other Side
A2. Killer
A3. The Poltergeist
A4. Dreams
B1. Moonlight
B2. Six Feet Under
B3. The Spider's Lullabye
B4. Eastmann's Cure

LP 2:
C1. Room 17
C2. To The Morgue
D1. Moonlight (Demo)
D2. From The Other Side (Demo)
D3. The Spider's Lullabye (Demo)
D4. Dreams (Demo)

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com