Mercyful Fate Vinyl Records

Mercyful Fate is a Danish heavy metal band that was formed in Copenhagen in 1981. The band was founded by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann and is known for their pioneering work in the subgenre of black metal. The band’s music is heavily influenced by occult themes and imagery, and their live shows often feature horror-themed theatrics. The band's most successful and acclaimed albums include Melissa (1983), Don't Break the Oath (1984), and In the Shadows (1993). Other notable albums include Time (1994) and 9 (1999). Their most famous songs include "Evil", "Come to the Sabbath", and "A Dangerous Meeting". An interesting fact about Mercyful Fate is that they are credited as being one of the first bands to introduce the concept of double lead guitar to heavy metal. They are also cited as an influence by many of the bands that would come to define the black metal genre.