Black Rose

For the UK band of the same name, see Black Rose (UK band).'' Black Rose were a Danish hard rock / heavy metal band with King Diamond on vocals.The band was started in 1979, largely inspired by bands such as Judas Priest, Deep Purple and Golden Earring.King Diamond already had a very theatrical stage act, for which he later got fame in Mercyful Fate.The band broke up in 1981 as King Diamond joined punk metal band Brats in November 1980.