Released in 1993 by Metal Blade Records, "In the shadows" marked the return of legendary Danish proto-black / heavy metal act Mercyful Fate after the group was disbanded in the mid 1980's following the release of "Don't break the oath". Although largely more "modern" in structure, sound and production than "Melissa" or "Don't break the oath", "In the shadows" is considered by many fans to have been a successful return for Mercyful Fate, with several songs now considered among the band's best including &q… read more
Released in 1993 by Metal Blade Records, "In the shadows" marked the return of legendary Danish proto-black / heavy metal act Mercyful Fate… read more
Released in 1993 by Metal Blade Records, "In the shadows" marked the return of legendary Danish proto-black / heavy metal act Mercyful Fate after the group was disbanded in the… read more
Mercyful Fate is an influential heavy metal band that formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1981 from the remaining members of Hank Shermann's band Brats and King Diamond's band Black Rose. In early 1981 they helped out Michael Denner with demos for his band Danger Zone. Soon, Shermann, Denner, Diamond, and Denner's bass player Timi Grabber realized their potential as a unit and started performing as Mercyful Fate. The band experienced the usual member changes for a new band, as Denner left (and later returned). In addition, the drummer position was a revolving door, but K… read more