MERCYFUL FATE - LIVE FROM THE DEPTH OF HELL 12" Vinyl LP Album

Collector's Notes: The Title On The Front Cover Of This Album Is "Live From The Depths Of Hell", On The Record Label The Title Is "Live From The Depth Of Hell"

This album "MERCYFUL FATE From the Depth of Hell" is an unofficial (bootleg) album of this bandof Mercyfull Fate

 

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Mercyful Fate: From the Depths of Hell – A Bootleg Testament to Unholy Power
Album Description:

In the shadowy underworld of heavy metal, where clandestine recordings and illicit performances thrive, "Mercyful Fate: From the Depths of Hell" stands as a testament to the band's raw power and enduring appeal. This bootleg album, capturing a live performance from the early 1980s, serves as a portal to a time when Mercyful Fate was still a rising force, their music a potent blend of theatricality and genuine darkness.

While not an official release, "From the Depths of Hell" offers a glimpse into the band's early years, a time when their stage shows were shrouded in an aura of mystique and their music pushed the boundaries of heavy metal. The tracklist, a mix of fan favorites and deep cuts, showcases the band's versatility and their ability to conjure an atmosphere of otherworldly dread.

From the ominous opening notes of "Black Masses" to the final crescendo of "Nuns Have No Fun," Mercyful Fate delivers a relentless assault on the senses. King Diamond's vocals, a chilling blend of operatic range and demonic falsetto, soar above the maelstrom of guitars and drums. Hank Shermann and Michael Denner's intricate fretwork weaves a tapestry of neoclassical shredding and doom-laden riffs, while the rhythm section of Timi Hansen and Kim Ruzz lays down a thunderous foundation.

The recording itself, while rough and unpolished, captures the raw energy and intensity of Mercyful Fate's live performances. The guitars snarl and bite, the drums pound with primal fury, and Diamond's vocals pierce the air like a banshee's wail. It's a sonic document of a band at their most visceral and unhinged.

While the exact origins of this bootleg remain shrouded in mystery, it's clear that it was recorded during a time when Mercyful Fate was still honing their craft, their music a potent blend of heavy metal, hard rock, and progressive influences. The tracklist, a mix of songs from their early demos and their debut album, "Melissa," showcases their evolution as a band and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of the genre.

So, if you're ready to descend into the depths of hell, crank up the volume and let Mercyful Fate be your guide. Just be warned: once you've experienced their unholy power, there's no turning back.

Music Genre:

Heavy Metal 

Record Label & Catalog-nr:

Satan's Nightmare SN1002

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram 

Year & Country:

1984 Made in UK
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: MERCYFUL FATE From the Depth of Hell
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • King Diamond - Vocals

    Danish metal legend King Diamond. Shocking makeup, chilling falsetto vocals, and dark, theatrical concepts. A true master of horror-infused heavy metal. Explore his world

  • Timi Grabber - Bass tim

    Timi "Grabber" Hansen: Mercyful Fate's bass legend. His powerful grooves shaped the sound of 80s heavy metal. Remember his legacy

  • Kim Ruzz - Drums

    Kim Ruzz ( real name: Kim Thyge Jensen) has been playing drums from 1981-1985 in the Danish Thrash metal band: " Mercyful Fate".

  • Michael Denner - Guitar

    Michael Denner: Mercyful Fate's guitar master. Iconic melodies, wicked solos, his riffs shaped heavy metal history. Explore his legacy

  • Hank Sharmann - Guitar

    Rene Krollmark is from Denmark and was born in 1958. He is also known under the aliases Hank De Wank, Hank Shermann started his musical career as guitar player in 1977 with a band called Brats, this was followed by "Danger Zone", "Mercyful Fate", Fate, Lavina, "Zoser Mez"

Complete Track-listing of the album "MERCYFUL FATE From the Depth of Hell"

The detailed tracklist of this record "MERCYFUL FATE From the Depth of Hell" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Intro
  2. Black Masses
  3. Curse Of The Pharaohs
  4. Evil
  5. Into The Coven
  6. Gypsy
  7. Reyarp Sdrol
  8. Corps Without Soul
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. The Oath
  2. Doomed By The Living Dead
  3. At The Sound Of The Demon Bell
  4. Satan's Fall
  5. Satan's Solo
  6. Nuns Have No Fun

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