MERCYFUL FATE Vinyl Discography AND Album Cover Gallery

King Diamond, born Kim Bendix Petersen, is the iconic frontman of Mercyful Fate, known for his theatrical falsetto vocals and horror-themed lyrics. A pioneer of black metal aesthetics, he played a key role in shaping the band's occult image. After Mercyful Fate disbanded in 1985, he led his own successful solo career before reuniting with the band in the 1990s.

Hank Shermann, born Rene Krolmark the backbone of Mercyful Fate’s dark and melodic twin-guitar attack, is renowned for his intricate riffing and songwriting. As the band’s primary composer, he helped shape their early classics, including "Melissa" and "Don't Break the Oath". His sharp, neoclassical-inspired guitar style has influenced generations of heavy metal and extreme metal musicians.

Michael Denner, co-guitarist of Mercyful Fate, is known for his melodic leads and harmonized solos alongside Hank Shermann. His playing added a distinctive, eerie atmosphere to the band’s sound. After their 1985 split, he joined King Diamond’s early lineup before reuniting with Mercyful Fate in the '90s. His contributions to the band’s classic albums remain influential in metal history.

Timi Hansen was the original bassist of Mercyful Fate, known for his fluid, galloping basslines that added depth to the band’s ominous sound. His work on *Melissa* and *Don’t Break the Oath* showcased his tight interplay with the guitars. He later played on King Diamond’s "Fatal Portrait" and "Abigail" before stepping away from music. His legacy remains strong in heavy metal.

Kim Ruzz was Mercyful Fate’s original drummer, delivering powerful, dynamic rhythms that defined their early albums. His precise, aggressive drumming on *Melissa* and *Don’t Break the Oath* helped shape the band's signature sound. Despite his crucial role, he left the music scene after the band's first breakup, remaining a mysterious yet significant figure in the band's history.

The definitive collector's addition to the Mercyful Fate Catalogue featuring the band's official pre-Melissa recordings - The legendary Rave-On sessions (Fully re-mastered) The BBC "Friday Rock Show"

"Don’t Break the Oath" isn’t just an album—it’s a blood pact sealed in fire. Mercyful Fate, led by the inhuman wail of King Diamond, pushed heavy metal into the abyss with this 1984 masterpiece. Riffs slash like ritual daggers, drums pound like a death march, and every lyric drips with infernal menace. This is where the genre’s shadows deepened, where metal stopped playing dress-up and embraced true darkness.

This album "MERCYFUL FATE From the Depth of Hell" is an unofficial (bootleg record) album of this band of Mercyfull Fate. Title on the front cover and record's label are slightly different.

This album is an unofficial (bootleg) album of this band Mercyfull Fate. Limited to 500 copies reissue on red vinyl. Classic and ultra hard to find semi official Mercyful Fate fan club recordings.

Melissa isn’t just a debut—it’s a declaration of war. Mercyful Fate, led by King Diamond’s banshee wail, tore open the gates of hell with this 1983 masterpiece. Henrik Lund’s production gave the record a raw, sinister edge, while Hank Shermann and Michael Denner’s twin guitars carved out the blueprint for black metal. Dark, theatrical, and utterly relentless, Melissa is where metal learned to stare into the abyss.

"Return of the Vampire" is the compilation album of rare demo tracks by Mercyful Fate recorded before their first, official release in 1982. It is also released in 1992 by Roadrunner Records RR 9184.

This album "VA Rave-On Hits Hard" includes tracks by the bands: Mercyful Fate , Astaroth, H-Bomb, Crossfire, Evil, H-Bomb, Gilgamasj, Sortilege. It was produced by Stefan Rooyackers, Jac Hustinx.