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Mercyful Fate was formed in 1981 in Copenhagen (Denmark) on the ashes of the Punk/Metal band Brats, by vocalist King Diamond (ex-Black Rose) (real name Kim Bendix Petersen) and guitarist Hank Shermann (real name Rene Krolmark). 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 bassist Timi "Grabber" Hansen (the two were members of a band/project called Danger Zone at the time, King and Hank used to help them), as well as drummer Kim Ruzz who quickly replaced Nick Smith (Danger Zone's drummer).

The band put out three releases - the self-titled EP (nicknamed 'Nuns Have No Fun'), 'Melissa' and 'Don't Break The Oath' - which cemented their status in the metal underground and the emerging black metal scene. In 1985, citing musical differences, the band split up - Shermann apparently was tired of the Satanic content and wanted to move on to a more accessible hard rock sound. He did precisely that with the next band he formed - Fate (Dnk) - while King Diamond, Michael Denner and Timi Hansen moved on to create a band of their own, simply called King Diamond.

1987 sees the release of 'The Beginning', a posthumous LP containing the out-of-print debut EP along with some other rare recordings. The rest of the '80s is marked by continuing success for King Diamond; Fate (Dnk) flops badly, which prompts Shermann to leave. After Denner quits King Diamond, the two form Zoser Mez together.

In 1992 'Return of the Vampire' is released, containing early unreleased tracks put together by King. Soon after this, King comes across the Zoser Mez recordings, and is impressed by how close Michael and Hank have managed to come to the original Mercyful Fate sound. This leads to a much-celebrated reunion, the full-length 'In the Shadows' and the 'Bell Witch' EP.

The band continued to record and tour throughout the '90s with some lineup changes (original member Denner has left the band again), in-between King Diamond recordings and tours and the other obligations of different members.

As of the present the band is inactive, though their exact status remains unknown. Asked about the end of the band's activities, King Diamond said in a March 2008 interview that Mercyful Fate have not broken up just yet, they are only "hibernating". Though he does not know when the band will come back, he admitted that the band is "definitely not finished, at least in my book."

Shermann and Denner have formed a new band, entitled Force of Evil, which also features Bjarne Holm, Hal Patino and Martin Steene.

Mercyful Fate re-recorded "Evil" and "Curse of the Pharaos" for the videogame "Guitar Hero: Metallica" in 2009. The re-recordings featured a line-up of: King Diamond, Michael Denner, Hank Shermann, Timi Hansen and Bjarne Holm.

(Extracted in part from the bio at the Mercyful Fate Coven)

Comments

8 years ago

PRHILL9696

Quote from famous musician, Atheist and High ranking Church of Satan member and very close friend to Anton LaVey - King Diamond "Satanism is about the Powers of the Unknown. I have had hundreds of strange supernatural experiences with the occult, the other side, the beyond, whatever you want to call it that proves there is a spiritual world that can cross over into our world. Satanism is a life philosophy so within it you can have your own religion, any religion you want. Satan on a spiritual mystical level stands for the Powers of Darkness, the Powers of the Unknown which are always all around us at all times. This is the best way to talk about these Spirits and Powers. Not a god or a devil as both of them are christian god's and that has nothing to do with Satanism.Must need something bad and use that during ritual then you might be able to get help from these powers I believe are all around us. But that is only if they like you.Some people like to call "Them" God or the Devil or whatever, but I do not believe there is all one good power and one all bad power. I believe there are many, many different Spirits and Powers that exist and that they are not good or evil, like humans they have both inside of them and I always treat them with the highest amount of respect and feel that respect returned by Them. It is massive mutual respect. Not Power, but Powers, Big difference. I believe we are one and the same me and these Unknown Forces. You really have to respect them for the incredible power they have. I believe they come to those who they feel can handle it and who will be faithful believers." In the song "Welcome Princess of Hell" you hear me singing to these spirits and powers and they sing back to me. They came to me to let me know they are here for me on my journey and that they are behind me and that they wish me good luck so I see them as my protectors. We all live several lives so that our powers/souls can grow in order to reach a higher plane and join with something greater. Our powers live in a human shell several times that will enable us to go on to a new life form a higher plane of being or join one day with a larger greater force. But 99 percent of the population live by the Satanic Philosophy whether they know it or not. As Anton LaVey even told me that Satanism is simply a life philosophy and NOT a religion. Satanism is based on logic and things that are proven which is why it could never be a religion as religion is based on things that cannot be proven. Personally I do not use electrical lighting at home and on my Altar or in the studio when I record vocals, only black candles as electrical lighting drives away the spirits and I love having them near me. People who see Satanism from the Christian view point are not treating these powers with respect and that is very dangerous.In Satanism you are your own God. LaVey felt and I agree that we are all individuals born with different needs and views and so he felt everyone should make up their own mind about what to believe in spiritually if anything at all which is why he left a huge void in the Satanic Bible when it came to spirituality or any kind of religious beliefs and so within the Satanic Philosophy a person can still be a Christian if that fulfills their spiritual needs. Satan also means the Opposite, Inverted, Reversed which is why we wear the Satanic crosses and pentagrams. Satan means the opposite of religion. Satanism is living out your feelings and instincts without feeling it is a sin, enjoy yourself while you are here now while you can and have your own individual beliefs. One thing I consider almost mandatory though is believing there are powers around us. And you can use these powers to help yourself or those you care about. I am not religious at all but you can say I am spiritual due to my experiences and beliefs. The Satanic bible is not really a bible because a bible is for religion so it should be called a book of philosophy instead. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.When people see the word ‘Satan’ they see only negative. Satan is not only bad, to me. It represents both sides of everything. I don’t believe in the Christian devil.“Christianity has both God and the devil. I believe there is neither of these two. I believe in the powers of the unknown, which I have experienced many times. I know that rituals work. I don’t do them often because you can easily misuse them. They will get back at you if you don’t respect them. Some people think Satanism is what the Christian church portrays it to be. If you are as bad and as evil as you can be and you think that’s Satanism you have become part of the Christian religion. That is Christian Satanism which is not what I am about at all.

8 years ago

Cabezas Bonded by blood

Check out this video on YouTube:Hotter than hell 

8 years ago

De Steve

Happy Birthday King Diamond! *59*

8 years ago

Longlivethe4th

I never got the "black metal" element in MF, I like the band, I get there's a "satanic" message, but musically it's Rush-influenced NWOBHM with some gothic athmospheres that Alice Cooper was experimenting with 10 years before.

9 years ago

mitch mclean

I've never the bass turned up that loud on a heavy metal record before.... Actually I used to go to a 7th day Adventist church, and they used to ask people to come to their sabbath all the time... So that Makes me wonder what the hell he's on about

9 years ago

JC Raiderz

Bergen!

9 years ago

vincent farrentino

Check out HANZ KRYPT doom stoner band from calif friends of saint vitus

9 years ago

dimitra vouza

το ενα dislike πρεπει να ειναι απο πολυ μεγαλη αδερφη ....

9 years ago

firedragon 141

O.O What the actual fuck , people these days know nothing about good music , i showed my friend this song , the first thing he said was ''Man , he doesnt know how to sing at all'' -.-

9 years ago

R Rarar

RSVP The Sabbath

9 years ago

sombergod99

Mecryful Fate, are beyond great. This is without a doubt, my favorite Fate song, & one of my all time meatl greats in my opinion. it was 1986 when i first heard it , i was 10 years old, & it floored me! King & company fucking kill & are a giant influence on me & countless other musicians. Beyond Godly!!!!!!!!!

9 years ago

William Loeffler

Reminds one of Spinal Tap's "Stonehenge." "Where the zombies live/and they do live well."

9 years ago

Diego Curiel

I hear ''the master vaginas''

9 years ago

Hazel Redsky

Love this

9 years ago

Fabian Resendiz

One of the greatest songs ever written.

9 years ago

tinkertrain4334

So lame........

9 years ago

bananadks2

The master vaginas?

9 years ago

lancezimmerman

North South East and West and so we clear the air

9 years ago

Marco Sánchez

the most brutal end

10 years ago

MsGreeneyes V

Its calling my name.

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