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I was at a record store in 1985, at the import section. I pulled out Don't Break the Oath. A tall metal dude next to me said, "Get it, it's good." I bought it. The rest is history.
people love King and for good reason, but the distinguishing feature of early Fate was how it always sounded like Hank and Michael were just trying to keep up with Timi and Kim
You can say that Mercyful Fate doesn't sound like traditional black metal, but they completely helped pave the way for the genre to become what it is now. Satanic music pioneers.
Yep and I'll see them headline the UK festival bloodstock open air alongside judas priest as the other headliner. Saxon and Phil anselmo with the illegals performing a pantera set list. Legends all re United in one event
Mercyful Fate deserves more respect. I guess it is somehow underrated. Talented musicians ! They are among the greatest ones. Sure, Diamond´s vocal catches anyone´s attention at first, but their musical combination sounds great.
Do you have any idea how many time Metallica covered MF songs? Hell, they had King Diamond do vokills sometimes for Metallica when they covered the songs.
this is the band/the sound i had always wished post-Killers Iron Maiden had evolved into, mad as hell i only discovered them just recently and missed out all these years
Got the cover of Dont Break the Oath tatted on my arm. These guys changed my life. I am forever grateful. And to my great friend Kristoffer, I will never forget when u took me backstage to meet this legend. We are metalheads forever.
I was born on the Cemetery Under the Sign of the Moon Raised from my Grave by the Dead I was made a Mercenary In the Legions of hell Now I'm King of Pain, I'm insane You know my only Pleasure Is to hear you cry I'd love to hear you cry I'd love to feel you die And I'll be the First To watch your Funeral And I'll be the Last to leave I'd love to hear you cry And when you're down beyond the Ground I'll dig up your Body again And make Love to Shame Oh Lady cry, and say Goodbye Oh Lady cry, and say Goodbye You've gotta say Goodbye 'Cause I will eat your Mind
@@nocturnalferalguitarist I do too, my ears are pretty bad at deciphering the lyrics, I can't understand half of what anyone says, but I think it's because I am listening to the guitars, the drums, bass, and the gelling of them of them all together, but I do suck at guessing what they're saying.
Met Timi Hansen at Milwaukee Metal Fest nack in 1987! He was a very nice person who gave time to chat, giving me a wonderful memory! He is definitely missed. Rest in peace!
Was at that show!! So many memories of great shows at the Country Club. Proud moment taking my daughter to go see her first King Diamond show 2 years ago at the Wiltern 2 years ago. She was blown away!!
Was stationed in Germany in 85 Army Nuremberg and while in the barracks my next door soldiers were blasting MF I came over and was instantly a fan especially "Desecration of Souls" extremely rhythmic guitars
Timeless... LYRICS : [Verse 1] I was born on the cemetery Under the sign of the moon Raised from my grave, by the dead I was made a mercenary In the legions of Hell Now I'm king of pain, I'm insane [Bridge] You know, my only pleasure Is to hear you cry I'd love, to hear you cry I'd love, to feel you die And I'll be the first To watch your funeral And I'll be the last, to leave I'd love, to hear you cry [Verse 2] And when you're down, beyond the ground I'll dig up your body again And make love to shame Oh lady cry, and say goodbye Oh lady cry, and say goodbye You've gotta say goodbye 'Cause I will eat your mind
Ahhh memories, I remember seeing them on their first U.S. tour. The thing that impressed me was they played as strong, tight and clean as the lp. Lets not forget, great songs as well.
I STARTED LISTENING TO MERCYFUL FATE BACK IN THE MID/LATE 1980s, AFTER A BAND I JAMMED WITH PLAYED ONE OF THEIR SONGS AND I HAD TO IMPROVISE TO IT ON BASS.....OMG.....AFTER THE JAM SESSION I SEARCHED OUT THER MUSIC AND GOT IT ON CASSETTE.....SOON AFTER CDS CAME OUT AND I GOT "MELISSA" WHICH BLEW MY MIND....BEEN A FAN EVER SINCE.....
Many good memories of this band... I bought both "Melissa" & "Don't Break the Oath" on vinyl back in -84. Still got 'em.... What a great band! Hail Mercyful Fate & Hail King Diamond!!! 🤘🤘🤘 Cheers from Finland!
I never used to be able to stand king diamonds vocals but ive grown so much appreciation for this band. The musicianship and shere heaviness is mindblowing. This, metal churches metal church album and emperors in the nighteside eclipse are my fav album art of all time. Its rusty, primordial evil stuff. Metal fuckin rules
Great musicans! Such a tight playing! The music is quite complex, and they still were a pretty young band. Much Respect! KIng Diamond's voice is something you can love or hate, nothing inbetween. I love him! He can tell ghost stories. His voice is not that extreme since it can convey moods and moments. A great singer and still a weird performer. Our darker sides cannot be denied, KD makes them show. Early Mercyful Fate would be crucial to modern metal and rock!
Yeah, this is about the only song I like from them. I don't really like KD's vocals but the music I find pretty complex, kinda like a galloping horse here and I like it. The vocals even work here too.
WOW! I have never seen this footage before. It took me THIRTY YEARS to finally catch Fate when they came through Washington D.C. for the 9 tour. An awesome show!
This song and Melissa are my favorites songs of MF... Never boring me. Escuchó a MF desde los 15 años, ahora estoy por cumplir 30 y lo sigo disfrutando como la primera vez, larga vida a King. Saludos desde México 🤘
Back in the day I could not get enough of the sound of this band especially the drums I wanted so much to play and have that sound all hail merciful Fate
Awesome, I know this guys music for 40years now Great Dane band, King Diamond voice sounds the Same as always not affected by time. Call it dark metal or however who cares? Great display of Heavy Rock.
For a brief moment, my excitement got the better of me, and I fooled myself into thinking this might be new Mercyful Fate. Jumped the gun on that. Still, nothing wrong with revisiting a classic....
Have heard this song on just about every demo bootleg or official release on reel to reel tape vinyl cassette and cd. This is an incredible version sound wise.
I brought don’t break the oath a while back and as I was looking at the docket someone had written long live Mercyful fate on it and yes long live this ripper band
i remeber looking at different albums to expand my metal library and i clicked on merciful fates melissa album this band became one of my all time favorites almost missed out on it too
Same as me, into the coven was the first song i ever heard from MF, and then I went onto Don't break the oath album and most of it is some of the best stuff i've ever heard, 'The Oath' is my favourite song from MF.
I remember still in this tape from Kmart didn't know who this guy was just love us paint on his face and I was absolutely blown became a fan ever since when I knew he was coming up with a new album I was going to buy it before it came out
@@DK-jl5mt Livia Zita said in her instagram stories that Denner left the band in the 90s and Mike Wead was the guitarist in the last 2 albums, and according to King Diamond this hasn't changed. Tbh I'd like to see Denner but I'd also be unfair to Wead who's also in King Diamond so that could be awkward.
I was at a record store in 1985, at the import section. I pulled out Don't Break the Oath. A tall metal dude next to me said, "Get it, it's good." I bought it. The rest is history.
One of the top 5 metal albums of all time, without a doubt.
You made a damn good wise decision dude!
you're a very wise person. For me Don't break the oath is my top 3 favorite metal albums of all time
Ten years later this album was a start for myself too
🤣🤣🤣
Really proud that my mom named me Melissa ! 🔥
"Missy and Mother, they are dying to meet You ..." (Welcome Home)
That’s pretty rad. how YOU doin
I love you, too AVÉ
Beautiful, Sathanic name!
You‘re a witch?
🤘🏻👹🤔🤭🤓
Maybe name your daughter Abigail!?
First 2 albums of merciful fate are the GOAT metal music.
Damn straight!
After more than 35 years this is still one of the best metal albums of all time
I listen to this song daily ❤
This never gets old !
Man, Timi was one of the unsung heroes of metal bass. Should be mentioned in the same breath as guys like Steve Harris and Cliff Burton, imo.
people love King and for good reason, but the distinguishing feature of early Fate was how it always sounded like Hank and Michael were just trying to keep up with Timi and Kim
He was a more creative player than Steve Harris. One of 80s metal's greats.
And Lemmy Kilmister and Algy Ward!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
…and Geezer Butler of course
Timmy Hansen( RIP) Definitely one of the Greatest of Heavy Metal 🤘🤘🤘💪
Mercyful fate never gets old...
This video looks pretty old to me.
Oh shit. I thought it was you who's getting older
King Diamond's voice don't get old either. Watched him in 2019.
mercyful fate WERE ALWAYS OLD ! waaaaay too old
@@larsgniessen9484 lars approved
You can say that Mercyful Fate doesn't sound like traditional black metal, but they completely helped pave the way for the genre to become what it is now. Satanic music pioneers.
Venom reading this 👿👿👿
I can never get enough of the King.
Hoping for a new MF album in the near future.
Oh there is the writting is written on the wall man
God damn right! It's been Literally FOREVER!
They're finally back together!
Yep and I'll see them headline the UK festival bloodstock open air alongside judas priest as the other headliner. Saxon and Phil anselmo with the illegals performing a pantera set list. Legends all re United in one event
@@jackpemble7972 Same! My first Bloodstock next year!
Mercyful Fate deserves more respect. I guess it is somehow underrated. Talented musicians ! They are among the greatest ones. Sure, Diamond´s vocal catches anyone´s attention at first, but their musical combination sounds great.
how the fuck are they underrated? they are one of the most legendary bands of all time u fucking high or what?
Do you have any idea how many time Metallica covered MF songs? Hell, they had King Diamond do vokills sometimes for Metallica when they covered the songs.
this is the band/the sound i had always wished post-Killers Iron Maiden had evolved into, mad as hell i only discovered them just recently and missed out all these years
Check your sources!
This band garneners mad respect theis song is featured on guitar hero 3!
Mercyful Fate is fucking old school Metal!!! a great Heavy metal band from Dinamark country!!! yeah!!!
Got the cover of Dont Break the Oath tatted on my arm. These guys changed my life. I am forever grateful. And to my great friend Kristoffer, I will never forget when u took me backstage to meet this legend. We are metalheads forever.
That guitar solo is...one of the best ever played. Thank you.
Brian Slagel relinquish the full footage of this concert, lest ye come to the same fate as the Priest who took the life of Melissa.
Hahaha! For sure!
Best comment ever.
An EVIL curse...
😂😂😂😂👍
Who is Melissa? At first, I thought she was just some random gurl King Diamond hooked up with. Then, I heard it was a goat. Who is she?
Best band in metal
One of the Best vocals and guitarists
Not many guitarist can play merciful fate leads
Hail king Diamond
I was born on the Cemetery
Under the Sign of the Moon
Raised from my Grave by the Dead
I was made a Mercenary
In the Legions of hell
Now I'm King of Pain, I'm insane
You know my only Pleasure
Is to hear you cry
I'd love to hear you cry
I'd love to feel you die
And I'll be the First
To watch your Funeral
And I'll be the Last to leave
I'd love to hear you cry
And when you're down beyond the Ground
I'll dig up your Body again
And make Love to Shame
Oh Lady cry, and say Goodbye
Oh Lady cry, and say Goodbye
You've gotta say Goodbye
'Cause I will eat your Mind
These lyrics are hot
i always 👍 people who throw the lyrics in the comments
@@nocturnalferalguitarist I do too, my ears are pretty bad at deciphering the lyrics, I can't understand half of what anyone says, but I think it's because I am listening to the guitars, the drums, bass, and the gelling of them of them all together, but I do suck at guessing what they're saying.
King was really into necromancy too
I thought it said "masonery" instead of "mercenary"
Being from King Diamond's (Kim Bendix Pedersens) hometown, we heard them even earlier - Nuns have no fun etc. Absolutely awesome - and they still are
Yea……fan since that time as well though stateside…….original Abigail tour was very special.
Dude.
You Danes kick ass. I wish great great great grandfather would've just stayed put.
Stay snug in the hygge brother.
WE NEEDD THE ENTIRE SHOW RELEASED!!!! Amsterdam 1984!
All time favourite band.😊
Timi Hansen was such a presence on stage! R.I.P. Master ”Grabber”.
great bass lines as always.........a miss (this guys/his music) so much
Met Timi Hansen at Milwaukee Metal Fest nack in 1987! He was a very nice person who gave time to chat, giving me a wonderful memory! He is definitely missed. Rest in peace!
One of my favorite bassist of all time.
He has the energy onstage just like Steve Harris. Just doesn't run the width of the stage lol
Saw Mercyful Fate with Motorhead at the Grand Circus Theatre in Detroit in 1984.
Saw Fate at The Country Club in Reseda, CA in Oct. 1984.. I was 15 and completely blown away.
That's Badass you got to see them in 84. Fast forward 2 yrs Fenders Ballroom Long Beach wasn't Mercyful but King Diamond I was 16
@@stonecrow1247 Saw a lot of shows at Fenders too... Awesome.. Take care.
Halloween 1984.... I wonder how many rituals happened lol
Was at that show!! So many memories of great shows at the Country Club. Proud moment taking my daughter to go see her first King Diamond show 2 years ago at the Wiltern 2 years ago. She was blown away!!
Ha ha I was at that show. I was 16
I'm now 45 and still listen to this band since high school only I have cold bruskees now. lol A+++++ Hell to the Yes!
50 years young here, brother. Been listening since the 80's!
Brewskies.
I'm 57 and born near a cemetery... and bald headed (zero cut). Mercyful Fateness never fades away.
I do it with bruskies and weed ime 18
It took me a long time to become a fan of the vocals, but i did, and now i'm a big fan!
My story is the same. Ditto Rush. I'm glad my ears finally matured!
One of the greatest metal of all time!
Was stationed in Germany in 85 Army Nuremberg and while in the barracks my next door soldiers were blasting MF I came over and was instantly a fan especially "Desecration of Souls" extremely rhythmic guitars
I totally love King Diamond and Mercyful Fate very much! ROCK ON!!!!! 🤘🎸💀
Amazing absolutely great memories I saw them in Brooklyn with megadeth at lamour.... what an epic day
King Diamond could have sang for the Bee Gees and fit in well
Hell fucking yeah ! With the corpse paint and all!
That is the most intelligent answer I've seen on a Mercyful Fate video!!
Yeah, like this soft rock CROCK music!!@
Or for Diamond Head. King Diamond Head.
KING sounds like one the three stooges.
Mercyful fate Anthem! Killer riffs,badass solos and killer voice!
Only the true metal fans know about Mercyful Fate.🤘
Seen them live a year ago! It was AWESOME
I first discovered them in 1984 through a friend. Still a fan to this day.
One of the best metal bands of all time !
Top 3for me
Timeless...
LYRICS :
[Verse 1]
I was born on the cemetery
Under the sign of the moon
Raised from my grave, by the dead
I was made a mercenary
In the legions of Hell
Now I'm king of pain, I'm insane
[Bridge]
You know, my only pleasure
Is to hear you cry
I'd love, to hear you cry
I'd love, to feel you die
And I'll be the first
To watch your funeral
And I'll be the last, to leave
I'd love, to hear you cry
[Verse 2]
And when you're down, beyond the ground
I'll dig up your body again
And make love to shame
Oh lady cry, and say goodbye
Oh lady cry, and say goodbye
You've gotta say goodbye
'Cause I will eat your mind
Plz show solos In lyrics
Best song ever
Ahhh memories, I remember seeing them on their first U.S. tour. The thing that impressed me was they played as strong, tight and clean as the lp. Lets not forget, great songs as well.
Best of !!!!!!!!!!!
It is ridiculously good. Underrated gem that somehow didnt make it as big as the top 4 of metal. Such a display of talent and power
Never been a black metal guy but these guys rock. Melissa is a classic album.
The King is always gonna be the King
I STARTED LISTENING TO MERCYFUL FATE BACK IN THE MID/LATE 1980s, AFTER A BAND I JAMMED WITH PLAYED ONE OF THEIR SONGS AND I HAD TO IMPROVISE TO IT ON BASS.....OMG.....AFTER THE JAM SESSION I SEARCHED OUT THER MUSIC AND GOT IT ON CASSETTE.....SOON AFTER CDS CAME OUT AND I GOT "MELISSA" WHICH BLEW MY MIND....BEEN A FAN EVER SINCE.....
Such a gr8 band surrounding King Diamond...and his brilliant theatrical voice makes it "over the top" ...gr8 early Black Metal...👺👹🤘
Way ahead of its time
Mercyful Fate is black metal!
July 24th 2023 and I'm hearing this for the first time... I'm hooked!
Many good memories of this band... I bought both "Melissa" & "Don't Break the Oath" on vinyl back in -84. Still got 'em.... What a great band! Hail Mercyful Fate & Hail King Diamond!!! 🤘🤘🤘 Cheers from Finland!
I never used to be able to stand king diamonds vocals but ive grown so much appreciation for this band.
The musicianship and shere heaviness is mindblowing. This, metal churches metal church album and emperors in the nighteside eclipse are my fav album art of all time. Its rusty, primordial evil stuff. Metal fuckin rules
Great Band!! Great Album!! Great Singer!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Holy Shit!!!! This was (40) Years ago!!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘💯
Great musicans! Such a tight playing! The music is quite complex, and they still were a pretty young band. Much Respect! KIng Diamond's voice is something you can love or hate, nothing inbetween. I love him! He can tell ghost stories. His voice is not that extreme since it can convey moods and moments. A great singer and still a weird performer. Our darker sides cannot be denied, KD makes them show. Early Mercyful Fate would be crucial to modern metal and rock!
Yeah, this is about the only song I like from them. I don't really like KD's vocals but the music I find pretty complex, kinda like a galloping horse here and I like it. The vocals even work here too.
Such a great band.... I totally agree
WOW! I have never seen this footage before. It took me THIRTY YEARS to finally catch Fate when they came through Washington D.C. for the 9 tour. An awesome show!
2024, and this still kick ass!!
My friend David toured with them as a Merchandise guy for Great Southern T-Shirt company and he said they were the nicest guys.
Awesome vintage cut!!! 🤘🤘
I am a Mercyful Fate soldier forever!!! Long live King Diamond in all his evil glory!! 😈😈
This song and Melissa are my favorites songs of MF... Never boring me. Escuchó a MF desde los 15 años, ahora estoy por cumplir 30 y lo sigo disfrutando como la primera vez, larga vida a King. Saludos desde México 🤘
Fantastic song... even in 2023
Back in the day I could not get enough of the sound of this band especially the drums I wanted so much to play and have that sound all hail merciful Fate
Mercyful Fate is the world best black metal band in Europe & the world.
THIS KICKS SOO MUCH FUKN ASS BEAVIS. LISTEN 2 THAT BAD ASS BASS LINE. R.I.P TIMI GRABBER HANSEN
Thanks!
Awesome, I know this guys music for 40years now Great Dane band, King Diamond voice sounds the Same as always not affected by time. Call it dark metal or however who cares? Great display of Heavy Rock.
For a brief moment, my excitement got the better of me, and I fooled myself into thinking this might be new Mercyful Fate. Jumped the gun on that. Still, nothing wrong with revisiting a classic....
Hahaha Also happened to me
Hopefully sometime this year or next...not to mention a new KD solo album
the song is named Evil. What part got you confused? :P
Got me too haha I saw Mercyful Fate and clicked before I realized it was "Evil"
Me as well. I looked at the posting date and was also fooled.
Cranks!
Mercyful Great!!
Incredible musicians!
Best band in the world soo underrated soo musically talented!! Hail to the mofo KING!!
Yes
Better than Metallica and Slayer combined.
¿Underrated? Jajajajaja
That's Exactly what I've been saying for years. King deserves a lot more credit than what he has. He has earn and continues earning it.
@@theoath9 Fuck yeah!! Dude rules! And had lots of great musicians supporting him
STUNNING!
I love this song!
Eu fui, eu sou, eu sempre serei fã do Mercyful Fate 💚
Thanks a lot for sharing this Diamond...
Have heard this song on just about every demo bootleg or official release on reel to reel tape vinyl cassette and cd. This is an incredible version sound wise.
I'm proud of your mother!
Can't believe I'm finally seeing them today!!
Those first two LPs....Totally game changers!!
Beautiful, I love Heavy Metal, thanks Mercyful Fate for this great song
THE MUSIC THAT CHANGED MY LIFE!
I brought don’t break the oath a while back and as I was looking at the docket someone had written long live Mercyful fate on it and yes long live this ripper band
i remeber looking at different albums to expand my metal library and i clicked on merciful fates melissa album this band became one of my all time favorites almost missed out on it too
Same as me, into the coven was the first song i ever heard from MF, and then I went onto Don't break the oath album and most of it is some of the best stuff i've ever heard, 'The Oath' is my favourite song from MF.
Seeing this live (last night) was the best show I've ever seen. All MF members are so talented it's insane.
My favorite band !!
Mercyful Fate are legends. Totally Awesome.
I love this video
REAL fkn metal right here
Old School Metal
Broo!!!
I remember still in this tape from Kmart didn't know who this guy was just love us paint on his face and I was absolutely blown became a fan ever since when I knew he was coming up with a new album I was going to buy it before it came out
Hail to Mercyful Fate 🤘🏻😈🤘🏻
Bought the first two albums on Vinyl straight away in "my" record store.
I miss' that time
Man this is great, has to be one of my all time favorite band's.
Damn this is awesome! Cant play this loud enough.
We're still waiting for the dvd that was planned some years ago. Please release it.
i know, right?
Increíble gracias por el vídeo
What's the name of the DVD?
I am still waiting for King Diamond's "Bogs". A movie.
This is pure metal. ❤❤❤
KING KING KING KING!!!! ALL HAIL THE KING!!!!
LEGENDARY Mercyful Fate classic. Hail to our mighty King! \m/
Sensational !!
This song is pure magic. Unbelievable.
Bring Michael Denner back to the band!
Yes, I like Mike Wead as guitarist, but Michael was one important part in the history of MF.
not happening
@@G.G14 why? is he not interested?
@@DK-jl5mt No, Michael Denner was interviewed and he said he has no idea why he wasn't asked to join. But he has a new solo album
@@DK-jl5mt Livia Zita said in her instagram stories that Denner left the band in the 90s and Mike Wead was the guitarist in the last 2 albums, and according to King Diamond this hasn't changed. Tbh I'd like to see Denner but I'd also be unfair to Wead who's also in King Diamond so that could be awkward.
Amazing!
Thank you Jonny and Marsha Z...O.B.M.F 4 life.
LONGA VIDA AO HEAVY METAL.🇧🇷
Great song. All hail Merciful Fate! RIP timi