KING DIAMOND Guitarist on Debut LEX LEGION Album ' It's Heavy Metal Based On The 80s, A Bit Dark, w/ Melodies'
- The Metal Voice
- May 9
- 2 min read
Updated: May 10
Jimmy Kay from Canada's The Metal Voice spoke to Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) and Pete Blakk (ex King Diamond) guitarist about their debut LEX LEGION album reuniting the King Diamond THEM Conspiracy Line-up.
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LaRocque was asked about the musical direction of their debut album and he said, "I would say it's heavy metal based on the 80's because that's what we're kind of born and raised with. Late 70s, early 80s style with a touch of darkness but still I would say is accessible and it's got a great flow from the very beginning to the end of the songs. It's not very progressive. I mean, if you compare to what we did back in the old days, this is a little bit more accessible, I would say. And also a lot of melodies which I think is really really important but you know 80ish heavy metal with some really interesting elements you know within the songs of course without being too technical or progressive. "
Full interview here
Lex Legion is a brand-new band comprised of old friends with incredible heavy metal pedigree. Comprising four-fifths of the classic late 1980s King Diamond lineup. Vocalist Nils K. Rue, Pete Blakk, Hal Patino, Andy LaRocque and Mikkey Dee.
The Second single “Gypsy Tears“Gypsy Tears”
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LEX LEGION LINEUP:
Nils K. Rue - vocals
Pete Blakk - guitar
Andy La Rocque - guitar
Mikkey Dee - drums
Hal Patino - bass
'LEX LEGION' TRACK LISTING:
1) Sleep Eternally 3.56
2) Gypsy Tears 3.57
3) When The Stars Align 3.52
4) (I Am) The Resurrected 4.27
5) Lost Inside 3.33
6) Dreams of Darkness 4.28
7) Saviours 4.03
8) Life Eternal 3.25
9) Far Away 2.58
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