MERCYFUL FATE · Time | BLACK LP

180g black vinyl, giant two-sided poster. Metal Blade Originals series.

Background information about 'Time'

This Danish metal masterpiece showcases Mercyful Fate at their most refined and atmospheric, delivering a collection of songs that perfectly balance their signature occult themes with sophisticated songwriting. The album opens with the haunting "Nightmare Be Thy Name" and flows seamlessly through tracks like "Angel Of Light" and the mesmerizing "Witches' Dance", each one demonstrating King Diamond's incredible vocal range and the band's tight musicianship. The title track "Time" serves as a perfect centerpiece, featuring some of the most memorable guitar work from Hank Shermann and Michael Denner.

The second half kicks off with "The Preacher", a track that exemplifies the band's ability to create dark, theatrical narratives through music. Songs like "Lady In Black" and "Mirror" showcase the group's knack for creating atmospheric pieces that stick with you long after the needle lifts. The album closes with "The Afterlife" and the epic "Castillo Del Mortes", leaving listeners with a sense of having experienced something truly special in the realm of heavy metal.

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

Track listing

A1. Nightmare Be Thy Name
A2. Angel Of Light
A3. Witches' Dance
A4. The Mad Arab
A5. My Demon
A6. Time
B1. The Preacher
B2. Lady In Black
B3. Mirror
B4. The Afterlife
B5. Castillo Del Mortes

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