The late Sir Christopher Lee taught us, we are never too old to record a metal album. Now, King Diamond proves we are never too old to become a parent. After three months of silence, the icon and his wife, 33 year-old Livia Zita, revealed to the public their newborn son, Byron.

Zita has been King Diamond’s backing vocalist since 2003 and presently, she is unable to perform on the upcoming scheduled shows to take care of the baby. Therefore, Hel Pyre from Afterblood will be filling in for her which includes next month’s Psycho Las Vegas.

A congratulations is in order to King Diamond and his wife!

[photo via Blabbermouth]