MERCYFUL FATE · Time | WHITE LP

White vinyl in standard cover.

Limited Plastic Head exclusive pressing.

Background information about 'Time'

When Mercyful Fate unleashed "Time" upon the world, they delivered another crushing testament to their unmatched prowess in the realm of horror-infused heavy metal. This album stands as a monument to the band's ability to weave dark narratives with razor-sharp musicianship, cementing their status as true legends of the genre. From the opening assault of "Nightmare Be Thy Name" to the haunting finale of "Castillo Del Mortes", every track pulses with the sinister energy that made Mercyful Fate pioneers of what would later evolve into black metal.

King Diamond's theatrical vocals soar and dive through each composition like a banshee possessed, while the guitar wizardry of Hank Sherman creates a tapestry of riffs that are both technically brilliant and emotionally devastating. The rhythm section of Sharlee D'Angelo and Snowy Shaw provides the thunderous foundation that allows these dark anthems to truly take flight. The sprawling epic "Lady In Black" showcases the band at their most ambitious, combining progressive song structures with their trademark occult atmosphere to create something truly spellbinding.

For fans of:
King Diamond, Celtic Frost, Venom, Bathory, Death SS

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