Released in 1987, Abigail is a landmark in horror-themed heavy metal and one of the finest concept albums ever crafted. With its haunting narrative, theatrical delivery, and virtuosic musicianship, the album tells a gothic tale of possession, betrayal, and doom, brought to life by King Diamond’s iconic falsetto and dark storytelling. Musically intricate and atmospherically intense, Abigail blends eerie melodies with razor-sharp riffs and progressive structures, cementing its place as a cornerstone of both heavy metal and horror metal alike. A chilling classic that still mesmerizes and terrifies decades later.

Side A

1. Funeral
2. Arrival
3. A Mansion In Darkness
4. The Family Ghost
5. The 7th Day Of July 1777

Side B

1. Omens
2. The Possession
3. Abigail
4. Black Horsemen