Mercyful Fate
In 1993, King Diamond, Hank Shermann, Michael Denner and Timi Hansen reunited to reform Mercyful Fate (drummer Kim Ruzz was replaced by Morten Nielsen). On 22 June 1993, Mercyful Fate released the album "In the Shadows" through Metal Blade Records. Following the supporting tour, the band released "The Bell Witch" on 27 June 1994, an EP of live tracks, as well as studio recordings from "In the Shadows". On 25 September 1994, Mercyful Fate released the album "Time", which was followed by "Into the Unknown" in 1996. "Into the Unknown" also charted at number 31 on Finnish album charts. On 9 June 1998 Mercyful Fate released the album "Dead Again", and on 15 May 1999 the band released the album "9".