Released August 21, 1989 Conspiracy
(1989) The Eye
(1990) Release date 1989 Genres Heavy metal, Black metal | Length 46:58 Artist King Diamond Label Roadrunner Records | |
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Producers King Diamond, Andy LaRocque, Chris Tsangarides Similar Andy LaRocque albums, Heavy metal albums | ||
Conspiracy is a name of a concept album by King Diamond, being the second part of a story that begun on the album "Them". It was released in 1989. The song "Cremation" appears in the 2009 video game Brütal Legend.
Contents
Conspiracy was the last album to feature original drummer Mikkey Dee (however, he was only a studio musician at that time).
Plot
In this sequel to "Them", an adult King returns to the House of Amon to reclaim his rightful place as heir to the house. However, unanswered questions about his sister's death, his mother's involvement with his diabolical therapist, and his own madness all prove to be difficult if not insurmountable obstacles.
He makes a deal with "Them" (the unseen antagonists from the album of the same name, part one of the story) to return control of the house to Them in exchange for the chance to see his now-dead sister Missy again. He believes she can help answer some of his questions. An agreement is reached, and Missy returns from the grave nightly to help King uncover some of the mysteries from "Them." As a spirit, however, she cannot save him from the plot against him, try as she may to warn him. His mother and his doctor have conspired to get rid of him permanently in order to inherit the house themselves. While they think they are ultimately successful, the album closes with King's promise to torture and haunt them forever from beyond the grave.
Track listing
The Wedding Dream contains the elements of "The Wedding March" by Mendelson in the introduction.
Personnel
Guests
Songs
1At the Graves8:57
2Sleepless Nights5:06
3Lies4:22