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“No Presents for Christmas” was the first music released by King Diamond’s new band, after the breakup of Mercyful Fate. So this release is totally historical. Originally released on December 25, 1985, “No Presents for Christmas” is one of the band’s most well-known songs. Lyrically speaking, ok, the song is sooo cheesy but after the jingle bells stops and the evil laugh from King the riff makes the case totally serious so don’t complain for the commercial trick that King did back then. Nice song with speedy riff, great solos, solid drumming and double bass while the typical still unique falsetto singing from King. B side has a non b side at all song and one my fav from King Diamond “Charon” that will be in the debut full length album entitled “Fatal Portait” later in February, 1986. Definitely “Charon” is another great song that could easily be a single too. So as I mentioned before, even though it may be a little funny King Diamond singing about Xmas, this release is not only historical but it was worthy to buy it. Especially now that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get it after the re-issue of the 12″ vinyl in 2012.
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: Denmark
Label: Roadrunner Records
Year: 1985
1. No Presents for Christmas
2. Charon
Line up: Mikkey Dee – drums
Michael Denner – guitar
Andy LaRocque – guitar
Timi Hansen – bass guitar
King Diamond – vocals
