In 2000, King Diamond released the album House of God, which peaked at number 60 in Sweden. After the release of 2002's Abigail II: The Revenge, which peaked at number 42 in Sweden and at number 24 in Finland, King Diamond's line-up has remained stable to this day, consisting of King Diamond, Andy LaRocque, bassist Hal Patino, guitarist Mike Wead and drummer Matt Thompson. In 2003, the band released The Puppet Master, which reached number 36 in Sweden.
In 2000, King Diamond issued the album House of God, peaking at number 60 in Sweden. After Abigail II: The Revenge was released in 2002 and reached number 42 in Sweden and number 24 in Finland, King Diamond's lineup has remained consistent to this day, comprising King Diamond, Andy LaRocque, bassist Hal Patino, guitarist Mike Wead, and drummer Matt Thompson. In 2003, the band released The Puppet Master, which reached number 36 in Sweden.