And just like that, it was over. Hank Shermann was having problems with the band's Satanic image and wanted to pursue a pop rock career, so in 1985 Mercyful Fate called it quits. Shermann formed another band called Fate, and King Diamond took Denner and Hansen and formed his own self-titled band. You may not have to sell your blood for this album, but you should definitely get it before spending the money on nonessentials like food and shelter. There are just some metal bands out there that can not be described with mere words.
Some metal bands are so timeless and classic, they span many generations.
Mercyful Fate are one such band. Combining heavy, sinister riffs with the eerie witchcraft-like vocals of King Diamond, this band seriously made some uncompromising metal. But it all seemed to come together on their second full-length, Don't Break the Oath . Refining their Sabbathy coated riffs into catchier and more original sounds, and creating a dark and eerie mood like that of The Poltergeist , this album is a must have for anybody. Stylewise, this album is a little less technical than Melissa and more based on songwriting, something I see as a definite plus.