MERCYFUL FATE · Return Of The Vampire | WHITE LP

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White vinyl in standard cover.

Limited Plastic Head exclusive pressing.

Background information about 'Return Of The Vampire'

Raw power meets occult mystique on this essential Mercyful Fate compilation that captures the Danish legends at their most primal and ferocious. "Return of the Vampire" delivers nine tracks of unfiltered early recordings from 1981-1982, showcasing the band's formative years before they conquered the metal world. These demo sessions reveal King Diamond's theatrical vocals in their nascent form, while the twin guitar assault lays the groundwork for what would become their signature sound.

The collection features absolute scorchers like "Burning the Cross" and "Death Kiss" - tracks that practically drip with the dark atmosphere that would influence countless black metal acts. This isn't polished studio perfection; it's the sound of a band forging their identity in the crucible of Denmark's underground scene. The occult-themed lyrics and haunting melodies create an atmosphere that's both menacing and mesmerizing, proving that even in their earliest incarnation, Mercyful Fate possessed that indefinable magic that separates legends from pretenders.

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

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Track listing

A1. Burning The Cross
A2. Curse Of The Pharaohs
A3. Return Of The Vampire
A4. On A Night Of Full Moon
B1. A Corpse Without Soul
B2. Death Kiss
B3. Leave My Soul Alone
B4. M.D.A
B5. You Asked For It

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

Artist: Mercyful Fate
Color: White
Label/Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records
Product type: Vinyl Record
Genre: Heavy Metal
Format: 12" LP

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