MERCYFUL FATE - The Beginning · DIGIBOOK CD

Hardcover digipak with CD in vinyl replica look with small poster.

Background information about 'The Beginning'

"The Beginning" by Mercyful Fate is an essential addition to any heavy metal enthusiast's collection, showcasing the band's formative years with original pre-album sessions that have been meticulously remastered for this release. The compilation features the legendary "Rave-On" session tracks, renowned for their raw and intense energy that would later define the band's iconic sound.

In addition to these foundational tracks, the album includes rare recordings from the BBC's "Friday Rock Show" sessions, capturing the band at a pivotal moment of their evolution. The album also features "Black Masses," a track recorded during the sessions for their debut album, "Melissa." With its masterful blend of dynamic guitar riffs and haunting vocals, "The Beginning" offers a comprehensive insight into Mercyful Fate's early creative process.

Track listing

1. Doomed By The Living Dead
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. Nuns Have No Fun
4. Devil Eyes
5. Curse Of The Pharaohs (BBC Radio 1 Session)
6. Evil (BBC Radio 1 Session)
7. Satan's Fall (BBC Radio 1 Session)
8. Black Masses

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