King Diamond announces the single Spider Lilly (and dates in Belgium and Switzerland)

The legendary King Diamond will unveil his new single Spider Lilly next week, accompanied by a Music video. An important step before the release of his long-awaited album, The Institute.

A long-awaited taste

King Diamond, undisputed master of horror in Heavy Metal, is about to offer an end-of-year gift to his fans: the single Spider Lillyscheduled for Tuesday, December 17. This piece, already performed live during the group’s North American tour this fall, will be accompanied by a clip which promises an atmosphere faithful to the singer’s theatrical and dark universe.

The title Spider Lilly is one of two unreleased tracks revealed during the tour, alongside Electro Therapy. These tracks mark the first new releases from King Diamond since the release of the single Masquerade Of Madness in 2019. Fans also hope that this release will announce an official date for The Institutefirst studio album in 18 years, expected in 2025.

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A return to Europe with dates not to be missed

In addition to this release, King Diamond is preparing for a European tour in 2025. Two dates particularly stand out for French-speaking audiences:

Zurich, Switzerland – June 17, 2025, at Komplex 457 (with Paradise Lost).
Dessel, Belgium – June 22, 2025, as part of the Graspop Metal Meeting, a major event for metal lovers.

These concerts will be an opportunity for fans to discover the group’s new compositions live, in a spectacular setting.