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HALLOWEEN - from the first King Diamond LP "Fatal Portrait" (March '86). "Halloween" is the ultimate "fright night" anthem. A resurrection of this holiday classic is definitely in order. THEM - originally appearing as the title track of King Diamond's third LP "Them" (June '88). This eerie instrumental is sure to arose even the sleepiest of spirit, especially since it is one of King's personal favourite. NO PRESENTS FOR CHRISTMAS - December 1985 marked the release of the "No Presents for Christmas" 12" single - the first recorded material by King Diamond, following the demise of the legendary Mercyful Fate. This now classic holiday favourite is a light-hearted yuletide message from King to all his fan. Christmas will never be the same! SHRINE - originally appearing as the B-side of "The Family Ghost" 12" single (July '87). "Shrine" was recorded during the sessions that produced the second King Diamond LP Abigail. "Shrine" is not related to the haunting tale of young's Abigail revenge and therefore wasn't included on that LP. Nonethele, it stands out as one of the strongest and heaviest tunes ever recorded by the band. THE LAKE - recorded during the sessions of "Fatal Portrait". "The Lake" ranks as probably the rarest of all King Diamond track. Until now, it was only available on the limited-edition "Halloween" picture disc which quickly came and disappeared in September '86. .

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