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     • MERCYFUL FATE was formed in early 1981 in Copenhagen, Denmark by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann.
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   Who is Mercyful Fate?

   • Formed in 1981 by the famously falsetto-voiced-and-corpse-painted King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann, Mercyful Fate re-envisioned '70s-period Purple-and-Priest with a demonic fervor.

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   Was Mercyful Fate a black metal band?

   • As many of the band's songs featured lyrics about Satanism and the occult and King Diamond was among the first black metal musicians to use the now famous corpse paint, Mercyful Fate was a pioneer in developing black metal, although their musical style was not as much an influence as that of other first wave bands.

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   When did 'Mercyful Fate' come out?

   • The "Mercyful Fate" EP was soon in heavy rotation around core metal radio stations, launching a new breed of heavy metal with their unique sound. The band joined Roadrunner Records in 1983 and their debut full-length, "Melissa", was recorded and released that same year.

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   When did Mercyful Fate reunite?

   • On January 28, 2017, the original line-up of Mercyful Fate (minus Diamond) reunited to receive the Pioneer Prize at the Steppeulven ceremony by the Danish Association of Music Critics at the Bremen Teater in Copenhagen. This marks the first time drummer Ruzz appeared with the band after the 1985 split.

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   Feb 21, 2023 · Formed in 1981 by the famously falsetto-voiced-and-corpse-painted King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann, Mercyful Fate re-envisioned '70s-period Purple-and-Priest with a demonic fervor.

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   Mercyful Fate was originally formed in Copenhagen in the spring of 1981, following the dissolution of the band Brats. Brats had been a punk/metal band, featuring future Mercyful Fate members, vocalist King Diamond, and guitarists Hank Shermann and Michael Denner.

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Mercyful Fate was a Danish heavy metal band that had a profound impact on the metal scene in the 1980s. Known for their complex music and occult-inspired lyrics, the band was a pioneer of the black metal genre and inspired a generation of musicians with their innovative sound.

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   Jul 19, 2023 · MERCYFUL FATE was formed in early 1981 in Copenhagen, Denmark by King and Hank. They were later joined by guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen , and soon thereafter drummer Kim...

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   Jan 16, 2024 · MERCYFUL FATE was formed in early 1981 in Copenhagen, Denmark by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann. They were later joined by guitarist Michael Denner and bassist Timi Hansen,...

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   Aug 11, 2020 · Lars Ulrich has called Mercyful Fate “a pivotal band on our radar”, who they first got to know personally during the recording of Ride The Lightning at Sweet Silence Studios in Copenhagen in 1984. It was walking distance from Mercyful Fate’s rehearsal space, which was also used by Metallica.

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   Sep 6, 2022 · Heavy metal icons MERCYFUL FATE today announce their first North American headlining tour in over two decades! The journey will commence on October 25th in Dallas, Texas and weave its way through fourteen cities, closing on November 16th in Atlanta, Georgia.