The band went on hiatus again in 2000, when frontman king diamond decided to continue his solo career. Later on in the year,mercyful fate recorded its firstofficialrelease, mercyful fate, on vinyl for the dutch label rave on. The beginning 1987 return of the vampire 1992 a dangerous meeting 1992 the best of mercyful fate 2003 extended plays edit. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Mercyful fate was formed in early 1981 in copenhagen, denmark, by vocalist king. After going through some lineup changes see the liner notes in return of the vampire for more info the classic lineup was born with the addition of guitarist michael denner also formerly of brats and. Mercyful fate lyrics 105 song lyrics from 14 albums, including 9 1999. They are cited as major influences by many artists in the black metal, thrash metal, power metal, and progressive metal genres. Lineup king diamond vocals hank sherman guitars michael denner guitars timi grabber hansen. In july, 1983, mercyful fate recorded their debut album at easy sound recording, in copenhagen, denmark. In early 1981 they helped out michael denner with demos for his band danger zone.
Mercyful fate is a danish heavy metal band which helped inspire black metal through their lyrics and image. Sep 20, 2010 mercyful fate performing evil live in copenhagen, denmark on the 1984 dont break the oath tour. Mercyful fate at the sound of the demon bell live in. The shows had created a brush fire within the metal community, and mercyful fate was now getting a lot of recognition. Over the next couple years, the band would release an ep and 2 lps that would. Oh melissa, youre in my dreams youre with me every day oh melissa, could that really be your voice i hear. The following year, mercyful fate recorded their second album dont break the oath. Mercyful fate performing a kick ass rendition of at the sound of the demon bell live in copenhagen, denmark 1984 on the dont break the oath tour. Influenced by progressive rock and hard rock, and with lyrics dealing with satan and the occult, mercyful fate were part of the first wave of black metal in the early to mid1980s. Dont break the oath 1984 in the shadows 1993 time 1994 into the unknown 1996 dead again 1998 9 1999 compilation albums edit. Heavy metal mercyful fate dont break the oath definitely an original, an influential band whose inspired many of the greats such as slayer, metallica and many others. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love.
Mercyful fate performing evil live in copenhagen, denmark on the 1984. Heavy metal music slayer fate comic book cover death metal king diamond apocalyptic cool pictures rock and roll. Mercyful fate is an influential heavy metal band that formed in copenhagen, denmark in 1981 from the remaining members of hank shermanns band brats and king diamonds band black rose. Mercyful fate illustration heavy metal music, slayer, fate, comic book cover, death. Mercyful fate november 4, 1984 by derek emerson harrykktong. Recorded and mixed at easy sound recording, copenhagen, may 1984. After a number of concerts around denmark, mercyful fate entered the studio in may 1984 to record their second studio album dont break the oath, which was released on september 7, 1984. Entitled melissa, the album was released on october 30, 1983 on roadrunner records. To connect with mercyful fate, join facebook today.
The band was founded in copenhagen, denmark in 1981 from the remaining members of hank shermanns band brats and king diamonds band black rose. Mercyful fate entered the studio in may 1984 to record their second studio album dont break the oath, which was released on september 7, 1984. Mercyful fate guitarists plays dont break the oath part two duration. Mercyful fate dont break the oath 1984, vinyl discogs. See more ideas about mercyful fate, king diamond and heavy metal bands. It is from the time of recording the 9 album in dallas.
The actual name of the song welcome princess of hell, was supposed to be welcome princes of hell. The band recorded two demos in 1981, and later signed with rave on. Mercyful fate simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Although it does not live up to its predecessors, time is still an extremely enjoyable album that proves that mercyful fate were still at the top of their game during the 90s. Barcode and other identifiers matrix runout side a. Lineup king diamond vocals hank sherman guitars michael. Roadrunner records, rr 49648, spv653927, uk, 1984, sell this version. The lost tapes bootleg 1979 1984 cd includes mercyful fate demo stuff, a few live tracks and the black rose song evil lord. King discusses his onstage antics, his bones, feathers and satan.
Mercyful fate dont break the oath encyclopaedia metallum. Melissa guitar tab by mercyful fate with free online tab player. On september 7, 1984 mercyful fate released the dont break the oath album. It was a title misprint, where the lyrics were correctly written in the original pressing but the title wasnt.
Also on the altar was a black altar cloth, two black candles, a human skull. Dont break the oath 1984 in the shadows 1993 time 1994 into the unknown 1996 dead again 1998 9 1999. Vintage mercyful fate 1984 dont break the oath tour shirt gildan reprint ebay. Mercyful fate are a danish heavy metal band from copenhagen. Dont break the oath is the second studio album by danish heavy metal band mercyful fate, released in 1984. Several demos and live shows survive from 1981, including their infamous first concert sabbath of all witches held inearlymid 1981. Inicialmente composta pelo vocalista king diamond, os guitarristas hank shermann e michael denner, o baixista timi hansen e o baterista kim ruzz, e citada entre as principais influencias do black metal, thrash metal, power metal e metal progressivo. Initially active from 1981 to 1985, they reunited in 1992. Early mercyful fate 1981, but again not a demo, probably just a rehearsal. Following tom gabriel fischers departure in 2008, celtic frost dec read more. Mercyful fate live in copenhagen, denmark 1984 0405. Find similar artists to mercyful fate and discover new music.
Mercyful fate concert setlist at saltlageret, copenhagen. First concert of 1985 was in their hometown of copenhagen, an old movie theater with higher capacity. It does not pretend to represent the views of mercyful fate, king diamond, or their related members and business, their labels, or anyone formerly associated in any way with either band. Louder is part of future plc, an international media group and. Mercyful fate is a danish heavy metal band from copenhagen, formed. Ride the lightning at sweet silence studios in copenhagen in 1984. Mercyful fate live in copenhagen 82 releases discogs. Always my favorite mercyful fate album, this version is an improvment over the remastered version due to the inclusion of a video of three live tracks. Mercyful fate is a danish heavy metal band from copenhagen, formed in 1981. Mercyful fate tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes. Curse of the pharaohs rerecorded 2009 mastered by andy larocque. Mar 26, 2015 in july, 1983, mercyful fate recorded their debut album at easy sound recording, in copenhagen, denmark.
The first 7 tracks were taken from a live show in copenhagen, th. Mercyful fate performing evil live in copenhagen, denmark on the 1984 dont break the oath tour. If there is a album out there that has satan stamp of approval this one is it dan benevides. I am not really sure about the year of release of this record, as it says nothing on the actual vinyl, i just find the information that. Since the bands inception in 1981, mercyful fate have released seven studio albums, two extended. The best of mercyful fate is a compilation album by the band mercyful fate from years 19821984. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Get the mercyful fate setlist of the concert at starry night, portland, or, usa on october 20, 1984 from the dont break the oath north america 1984 tour and other mercyful fate setlists for free on setlist. This song evolved to on a night of full moon which was recorded as a demo in late autumn 1981, and subsequently into desecration of souls, released on the 1984 release dont break the. Mercyful fate is a danish heavy metal band from copenhagen, formed in 1981 by vocalist king diamond and guitarist hank shermann. The group was first active from 1984 to 1993, and reformed in 2001. Influenced by progressive rock and hard rock, and with lyrics dealing with satan and the occult, mercyful fate were part of the first wave of black metal in the early to m.
Released on september 7, 1984, the album debuted at number 33 on the swedish sverigetopplistan charts. An odd tale for sure, but i suppose that is what king diamond is all about. The sound quality of the video is about what one would expect from a premelissa club setting. So its been a lot of mercyful fate updates here this week, but its also one of my absolute favourite bands so i guess i will be posting more records with them here later on. Mercyful fate was formed in spring 1981 in copenhagen, denmark on the ashes of the punkmetal band brats by vocalist king diamond king diamond, exblack rose and guitarist hank shermann. Despite winning a cult following around the world, with sales in the thousands, mercyful fate broke up in april 1985, due to musical differences.
Mercyful fate was a danish heavy metal band from copenhagen. Inearly 1982, the band contributed to the ebony records sampler metallic storm. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Heavy guitars, smokin guitar solos and kings signature falsetto wails. Mercyful fate is a danish heavy metal band from copenhagen, formed in 1981 by vocalist king diamond and guitarist hank. Includes mercyful fate demo stuff, a few live tracks and the black rose song evil lord. Melissa tab by mercyful fate songsterr tabs with rhythm. Mercyful fate curse of the pharaohs bootleg lp 1984. This song evolved to on a night of full moon which was recorded as a demo in late autumn 1981, and subsequently into desecration of souls, released on the 1984 release dont break the oath. As a huge mercyful fate fan i adore most of the songs the band have released during the years, so the list might change depending on my mood. The optional commentary by king diamond is a nice touch. I am not really sure about the year of release of this record, as it says nothing on. Get the mercyful fate setlist of the concert at saltlageret, copenhagen, denmark on april 5, 1984 from the melissa europe 1984 tour and other mercyful fate setlists for free on setlist.
Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting. Initially active from 1981 to 1985, they reunited in 1992 and have been on hiatus since 1999. Get mercyful fate setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other mercyful fate fans for free on setlist. Mercyful fate is a heavy metal band from copenhagen, denmark. A medley of mercyful fate covers performed by metallica for their 1999 cover double album garage inc. During the albums supporting tour, the band played the us for two months and made festival appearances in germany. Soon, shermann, denner, diamond, and denners bass player timi grabber realized their potential as a unit and started performing as. Mercyful fate live in copenhagen, denmark 19840405. Overall, dead again is exactly what you would expect from mercyful fate. Mercyful fate concert setlist at starry night, portland on. The year of 1984 ended with a 5 days tour in germany, together with motorhead, girlschool, helix and talon. Influenced by progressive rock and hard rock, and with lyrics dealing with satan and the occult, mercyful fate were part of. King speaks of simultaneously doing solo stuff alongside his work with mercyful fate, and metallicas cover versions of mercyful fate songs on their garage inc album its all in overdubbed spanish, so its difficult to hear what hes actually saying. The singer had once hoped his former collaborator and touring roommate would be part of the 2020 reunion.