477 - King Diamond Welcome Home 1988

After creating one of the greatest metal albums of all time, King Diamond returns with Michael Denner out of the band and replaced by Pete Blakk. "Them" is another concept album, this time about a house, a crazy grandmother, otherworldly spirits, and tea. The solos by Andy LaRocque and Pete Blakk are actually the best part of the album. The riffs aren't as thrashy as "Abigail," but more technical. "Welcome Home" is a major King Diamond classic. This tune opens up with a good drum beating from Mikkey Dee as he leads the song into a chaotic, metal frenzy.