Several months after enduring triple bypass surgery, the King is recovering strongly, says wife Livia Zita in a Facebook update (the bulk of which follows). I like to believe that when she says “among other things”, she’s talking about good old fuckin’ …and check out this sweet picture, too!

Fucking hell, Jeff—you would contract something that sounds like a Muhammed Suicmez song.

Danish heavy metal legend King Diamond recently underwent an open heart triple bypass surgery, which he is reportedly recovering from well. Read on for a message from his wife:

Read for the original post from a while back, plus a recent comment from Burke Shelley.

In better Metal health news, it looks like Nergal has a positive outlook with a marrow match. Remember the need for donors!

Roy Khan has an as-yet-undisclosed illness, but has reluctantly left the tour and returned to Norway. Michael Eriksen of Circus Maximus is to fill in for remaining dates. Elize Ryd from Catamaran will also be a special guest vocalist during their North American leg.

This really is a beautiful and powerful statement from Nergal. His main goal throughout this trying time is to raise awareness about the bone marrow donation registry, not draw attention to his situation alone. However, most intriguing was his earnest reply to everyone suggesting that he may now turn to God, in what may be his final days. Having just watched ‘Religulous’ last night, I was grateful to read: “So, I say to those, who see some chances to break my rules, and myself because of the illness: over my dead body!”