Published: June 9, 2026
Andy LaRocque joins Gino Alache for an exclusive RockumWeb.com interview about Lex Legion, the band’s classic heavy metal direction, his King Diamond legacy, the guitar work behind the project, and the enduring power of traditional heavy metal.
Rockum presents an exclusive interview with Andy LaRocque, the legendary guitarist known for his work with King Diamond and now as part of Lex Legion. In this conversation, journalist Gino Alache, editor of RockumWeb.com and host of the Rockum Radio Show, speaks with LaRocque about the new heavy metal project and the musical force behind its self-titled debut album.
The interview focuses on the formation of Lex Legion, a band that brings together musicians connected to major chapters of classic heavy metal and hard rock. Rockum previously covered the band’s first announcement in Mikkey Dee, Andy La Rocque and Classic King Diamond Members Form Lex Legion and Announce Debut Album, where the project was introduced as a new collaboration involving names tied to the King Diamond legacy and the wider history of heavy metal.
During the conversation, LaRocque discusses the musical direction of Lex Legion, the chemistry between the musicians, and the guitar work behind the project. The interview also explores the balance between heaviness, melody and classic metal identity, showing how the band connects with the spirit of traditional heavy metal while creating a new chapter for the present.
The band later continued the album campaign with “Gypsy Tears,” which Rockum covered in Lex Legion Release 'Gypsy Tears' and Preview Self-Titled Debut Album. The song offered another preview of the band’s self-titled debut and helped define the sound surrounding the project before the full album release.
The discussion also touches on LaRocque’s long career as one of metal’s most respected guitarists, his creative instincts, his experience in the studio, and the importance of keeping heavy metal powerful, honest and alive. His work with King Diamond remains an essential part of his history, but Lex Legion opens another chapter in his musical path.
The conversation closes with thoughts on the future of Lex Legion, the possibility of bringing the music to the stage, and a message for Rockum’s audience and listeners of the Rockum Radio Show, broadcast through CFRC 101.9 FM in Ontario, Canada.
Watch the full video interview below and discover the story behind Lex Legion:
