MERCYFUL FATE · 9 | WHITE LP

White vinyl in standard cover.

Limited Plastic Head exclusive pressing.

Background information about '9'

When Mercyful Fate unleashed "9" in 1999, they delivered what would become their final statement for two decades – a crushing testament to their mastery of occult metal. This seventh studio offering finds King Diamond and his Danish compatriots at their most ferocious, combining the theatrical darkness that made them legends with a newfound brutality that hits like a sledgehammer to the soul.

The album opens with "Last Rites" and immediately establishes its heavier, more direct approach while never abandoning the intricate melodies and supernatural storytelling that defined their legacy. Tracks like "Sold My Soul", "Burn in Hell", and the haunting "Kiss the Demon" showcase a band that had evolved beyond their early pioneering work into something even more menacing. The production captures every nuance of their occult majesty, from King Diamond's trademark falsetto wails to the razor-sharp guitar work that influenced countless metal acts.

For fans of:
King Diamond, Celtic Frost, Bathory, Venom, Candlemass

Track listing

A1. Last Rites
A2. Church Of Saint Anne
A3. Sold My Soul
A4. House On The Hill
A5. Burn In Hell
B1. The Grave
B2. Insane
B3. Kiss The Demon
B4. Buried Alive
B5. 9

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com