MERCYFUL FATE · Don't Break The Oath | WHITE LP

White vinyl in standard cover.

Limited Plastic Head exclusive pressing.

Background information about 'Don't Break The Oath'

When Mercyful Fate unleashed "Don't Break the Oath" in 1984, they didn't just release an album – they carved a monument to heavy metal darkness that still sends shivers down spines four decades later. This masterpiece stands as the Danish legends' crowning achievement, where every riff cuts like a blade and every vocal line soars with theatrical menace.

King Diamond's falsetto reaches operatic heights throughout this gothic symphony, weaving tales of occult horror with the precision of a master storyteller. The twin guitar assault of Hank Shermann and Michael Denner creates a tapestry of neo-classical melodies that dance between beauty and brutality, while the rhythm section drives each composition with relentless power. From the ominous opening of "A Dangerous Meeting" to the ritualistic finale of "Come to the Sabbath", this album never loosens its grip on your soul.

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

Track listing

A1. A Dangerous Meeting
A2. Nightmare
A3. Desecration Of Souls
A4. Night Of The Unborn
B1. The Oath
B2. Gypsy
B3. Welcome Princess Of Hell
B4. To One Far Away
B5. Come To The Sabbath

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