yeah.. king definitely isnt for everyone...once you get past the initial shock of the voice,the make-up,the imagery...the guy can really tell a story [most of them horror mind you] seen him live w/ mercyful fate [original band] and king diamond a few times.. and never ceases to amaze me.
that barclay james harvest song is sorta mellow for my tastes.. but well written/produced
also has the riff from "one of these nights" in there along w/ some santana-esque guitar work....pretty cool
here's a goodie...from another very covered band ....not much of a video.. but the song sure rocks!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_OA5J1HsGk