After more than four decades in the band, guitarist Andy LaRocque is no longer part of King Diamond. Earlier this year, he also launched the band Lex Legion, reuniting the recording lineup to King Diamond's Them and Conspiracy albums (sans the King). Addressing fans directly, King Diamond shared:King Diamond here. King Diamond had revealed the title — The Institute in 2019, but progress has been at a crawling pace. MNRK Heavy lex legion album coverSee King Diamond in the Best Metal Album of Each Year Since 1970 below: