MERCYFUL FATE

Release Year: 2020
Artist Origin: DEN
Style: mystical satanic heavy speed metal

the second and definitely the most celebrated longplay [1984] by King Diamond and his satanic cohorts happens at a time when Mercyful Fate were at their creative apex: nine unique, hypnotic hymns of relentless speed/heavy metal are performed the most darkest and mysterious way ever heard on this planet, gripping by throat and never giving a moment for relax!; complex yet intricate and effective guitar harmonies, unbeatable haunting atmosphere and eerie mesmerizing voice make it an instant classic of the dangerous genre, while choruses of such timeless hits as Come to The Sabbath or Desecration of Souls make an instant stamp in thy memory; recent German vinyl replica edition comes in hardcover gatefold digisleeve format on black polycarbonate disk with a lyric insert that folds out into a mini poster