Mercyful Fate discography explained

Artist:Mercyful Fate
Studio:7
Compilation:3
Music Videos:6
Ep:2
Singles:3

The discography of Mercyful Fate, a Danish heavy metal band, consists of seven studio releases, three compilations, three singles, and six music videos. Mercyful Fate was formed in 1981 by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann.[1] After several line-up changes and self-made demos, Mercyful Fate released their self-titled EP in 1982, with the line-up of King Diamond (vocals), Hank Shermann (guitar), Michael Denner (guitar), Timi Hansen (bass) and Kim Ruzz (drums).[2] With this line-up, the group released their debut album, Melissa, on 30 October 1983 through Roadrunner Records.[3] The following year, Mercyful Fate recorded their second album Don't Break the Oath. Released on 7 September 1984,[4] the album debuted at number 33 on the Swedish Sverigetopplistan charts. Despite winning a cult following around the world, with sales in the thousands, Mercyful Fate broke up in April 1985, due to musical differences.[5] [6]

In 1993, King Diamond, Hank Shermann, Michael Denner and Timi Hansen reunited to reform Mercyful Fate (drummer Kim Ruzz was replaced by Morten Nielsen).[6] [7] On 22 June 1993, Mercyful Fate released the album In the Shadows through Metal Blade Records.[8] Following the supporting tour, the band released The Bell Witch on 27 June 1994, an EP of live tracks, as well as studio recordings from In the Shadows.[9] On 25 October 1994, Mercyful Fate released the album Time,[10] which was followed by Into the Unknown released 20 August 1996.[11] Into the Unknown also charted at number 31 on Finnish album charts. On 9 June 1998 Mercyful Fate released the album Dead Again,[12] and on 15 June 1999 the band released the album 9.[13]

Albums

Studio albums

YearAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
SWE
[14] 		FIN
[15]
1983Melissa ——
1984Don't Break the Oath
  • Released: 7 September 1984
  • Label: Roadrunner
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
33—
1993In the Shadows
  • Released: 22 June 1993
  • Label: Metal Blade
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
——
1994Time
  • Released: 25 October 1994
  • Label: Metal Blade
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
——
1996Into the Unknown
  • Released: 20 August 1996
  • Label: Metal Blade
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
—31
1998Dead Again
  • Released: 9 June 1998
  • Label: Metal Blade
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
——
19999
  • Released: 15 June 1999
  • Label: Metal Blade
  • Format: CD, LP
——
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that country.

Compilation albums

YearAlbum details
1987The Beginning
  • Released: 24 June 1987
  • Label: Roadrunner
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
1992Return of the Vampire
  • Released: 12 May 1992
  • Label: Roadrunner
  • Format: CD, CS, LP
2003The Best of Mercyful Fate
  • Released: 23 September 2003
  • Label: Roadrunner
  • Format: CD

Extended plays

YearAlbum details
1982Mercyful Fate
  • Released: 8 November 1982
  • Label: RaveOn
  • Formats: CD, CS, LP
1994The Bell Witch
  • Released: 27 June 1994
  • Label: Metal Blade
  • Formats: CD, CS, LP

Singles

YearSingle details
1983"Black Funeral"
  • Released: December 1983
  • Label: Music For Nations
  • Album: Melissa
  • Label: Roadrunner
1993"Egypt"
  • Released: 1993
  • Label: Metal Blade
  • Album: In the Shadows
  • Label: Metal Blade
2009"Evil"
  • Released: 14 July 2009
  • Album:
    (video game)
  • Label: Metal Blade

Music videos

YearTitleDirector
1993"Egypt"John Kornarens[16]
1994"The Bell Witch"John Kornarens[17]
1994"Nightmare Be Thy Name"David Roth[18]
1994"Witches' Dance"David Roth[19]
1996"The Uninvited Guest"A. Coch[20]
1998"The Night"Unknown[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: King Diamond interviewed in 1997. . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/ghf8cVMstBM . 2021-12-14 . live. . 9 December 2012.
  2. Web site: Mercyful Fate at KingDiamondCoven.com . KingDiamondCoven.com . 10 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020100924/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/discography/mercyful-fate-mercyful-fate/ . 20 October 2013 . dead .
  3. Web site: Melissa at KingDiamondCoven.com . KingDiamondCoven.com . 8 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020100828/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/discography/mercyful-fate-melissa/ . 20 October 2013 . dead .
  4. Web site: Don't Break the Oath at KingDiamondCoven.com . KingDiamondCoven.com . 8 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150701225755/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/discography/mercyful-fate-dont-break-the-oath/ . 1 July 2015 . dead .
  5. Web site: King Diamond interviewed on the Music Box . https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211214/1Io9kAl76NM . 2021-12-14 . live. . 8 December 2012.
  6. Web site: Mercyful Fate . . 8 December 2012.
  7. Web site: Mercyful Fate - Band members . KingDiamondCoven.com . 8 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622073012/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/mercyful-fate-band-members/ . 22 June 2015 . dead .
  8. Web site: In the Shadows at KingDiamondCoven.com . KingDiamondCoven.com . 8 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121213234212/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/discography/mercyful-fate-in-the-shadows/ . 13 December 2012 . dead .
  9. Web site: The Bell Witch at KingDiamondCoven.com . KingDiamondCoven.com . 8 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121214012859/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/discography/mercyful-fate-the-bell-witch/ . 14 December 2012 . dead .
  10. Web site: Time at KingDiamondCoven.com . KingDiamondCoven.com . 8 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120904031657/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/discography/mercyful-fate-time/ . 4 September 2012 . dead .
  11. Web site: Into the Unknown at KingDiamondCoven.com . KingDiamondCoven.com . 8 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120904031657/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/discography/mercyful-fate-time/ . 4 September 2012 . dead .
  12. Web site: Dead Again at KingDiamondCoven.com . KingDiamondCoven.com . 8 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121215070649/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/discography/mercyful-fate-dead-again/ . 15 December 2012 . dead .
  13. Web site: 9 at KingDiamondCoven.com . KingDiamondCoven.com . 8 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121215065942/http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com/site/discography/mercyful-fate-9/ . 15 December 2012 . dead .
  14. Web site: Mercyful Fate - Don't Break the Oath. swedishcharts.com. 15 December 2012.
  15. Web site: Mercyful Fate - Into the Unknown. finnishcharts.com. 15 December 2012.
  16. Web site: Mercyful Fate - "Egypt" music video. 15 December 2012.
  17. Web site: Mercyful Fate - "The Bell Witch" music video. 15 December 2012.
  18. Web site: Mercyful Fate - "Nightmare Be Thy Name" music video. 15 December 2012.
  19. Web site: Mercyful Fate - "Witches' Dance" music video. 15 December 2012.
  20. Web site: Mercyful Fate - "The Uninvited Guest" music video. 15 December 2012.
  21. Web site: Mercyful Fate - "The Night" music video. 15 December 2012.

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