Mercyful fate is an influential heavy metal band that formed in copenhagen, denmark in 1981 from the remaining members of hank shermanns band brats and king diamonds band black rose. Mercyful fate evil curse of the pharaohs 2009, vinyl discogs. Melissa by mercyful fate out of print reissue of lp single lp sleeve yellow wblack streaks limited to 700 copies. King diamond himself is a playable character in the game once you unlock the evil track. Michael now if you breaking the seals and disturbing the peace then youre startin up a curse. I had a nightmare, some sort of vision i was stuck in an empty room when the black book appeared the lights were dim. Curse of the pharaohs by mercyful fate, released 30 october 1983. Curse of the pharaohs is the second track from melissa and a fan favorite, having been included on every mercyful fate compilation and covered by metallica in their mercyful fate medley. Provided to youtube by ingrooves evil mercyful fate melissa. Pressed and distributed in greece after permission from roadrunner. Mercyful fate melissa picture disc 12 indiemerchstore. In early 1981 they helped out michael denner with demos for his band danger zone. It features two tracks off in the shadows, of which one is based on the american legend of the bell witch, plus four live tracks.
Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Beginning is a fine overview of highlights from mercyful fate s early recordings, containing songs that werent included on either melissa or dont break the oath. Mercyful fate is a band that separates the metal men from the metal boys. Includes download card melissa is the debut studio album by danish heavy metal band mercyful fate, originally released on 30 october 1983. Mercyful fate curse of the pharaohs bbc radio 1 session. Bringin evil disease dont touch, never ever steal unless youre in for the kill or youll be hit by the curse of the pharaohs yes youll be hit and the curse is on you the curse of the pharaohs. Mercyful fate won a large cult following thanks to their dramatic lyrics, showing a gothic obsession with evil and the occult, and diamonds amazing vocal range, which shifted from a low growl to a banshee scream, plus the interplay of shermann and denner. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises curse of the pharaohs mercyful fate evil. The first four tracks are from nuns have no fun ep. Mercyful fate to release new versions of evil and curse of the pharaohs on itunes july 1, 2009 0 comments as many fans already know, mercyful fate s evil is featured as a playable track on guitar hero.
Away out in egypt in the valley of kings where the mummified pharaohs pretend dead in their sleep d. Mercyful fate the curse of evil encyclopaedia metallum. Mercyful fate later dealt with a similar topic in egypt from 1993s. Mercyful fate melissa the beginning releases discogs. It was a lot of fun to get a chance to rerecord evil and curse of the pharaohs from our 1983 melissa album. Mercyful fate curse of the pharaos lyrics metrolyrics. Melissa 1983 away out in egypt in the valley of kings where the mummified pharaohs pretend dead in their sleep dont touch, never ever steal unless youre in for the kill or youll be hit by the curse of the pharaohs. Both evil and curse of the pharaohs were mastered by larocque, which makes evil slightly different sounding from the version you can find on guitar hero.
Check out curse of the pharaohs by mercyful fate on amazon music. Mercyful fate evilcurse of the pharaohs vinyl music. Mercyful fate to release new versions of evil and curse. Released as a digital download via itunes and amazon. Lyrically, the song acts as a warning to wouldbe grave robbers, speaking of the curse of egypts long dead pharaohs.
It was also covered by metallica in their merycful fate medley. The beginning is a compilation album by mercyful fate released in 1987 consisting of the nuns have no fun ep and different versions of 5 tracks from the album melissa. Mercyful fate is a danish heavy metal band from copenhagen, formed in 1981 by vocalist king diamond and guitarist hank shermann. Then youre startin up a curse bringin evil disease dont touch, never ever steal. Mercyful fate melissa 1983, second press, cassette. There isnt anything particuarly revelatory here, but there are enough interesting moments to make it worthwhile for hardcore fans. Mercyful fate mercyful fate musical group mercyful fate musikgruppe mercyful fate musikkgruppe mercyful fate hudebni skupina. Both evil and curse of the pharaohs were mastered by andy larocque, which makes evil slightly different sounding from the version you can find on guitar hero. Plus, a video of king diamond s onstage performance with metallica at ozzfest 2008 in dallas is included as a bonus feature in the game. Mercyful fate curse of the pharaohs lyrics genius lyrics. This lineup, consisting of king diamond, hank shermann, bassist timi hansen, drummer kim ruzz and guitarist michael denner, would go on to record the groups first two studio albums. This song tells the love story between a satanist and a witch, who was brutally stopped by a priest. Mercyful fate curse of the pharaohs lyrics lyricsfreak. Or youll be hit by the curse of the pharaohs yes youll be hit and the curse is on you solo.
Curse of the pharaohs by mercyful fate on amazon music. These two songs will also be available as a limited edition 12 vinyl picture disc from both metal blade and massacre records. Mercyful fate illustration heavy metal music, slayer, fate, comic book cover, death. Melissa is the debut album by the band mercyful fate, music is credited to. After several lineup changes and semiprofessional demo tapes, mercyful fate released their selftitled ep in 1982. Originally appeared on the compilation metallic storm and later as a bonus track on the cd remaster of the beginning note. It has appeared in a number of versions throughout the bands history. Provided to youtube by ingrooves curse of the pharaohs mercyful fate melissa.
Mercyful fate evil single 2009 released as a digital download via itunes and amazon. The bell witch is a short, promotional ep released by mercyful fate to herald the bands reunion album. King diamond discovering the difference between gouda and evil metal bands. Away out in egypt in the valley of kings where the mummified pharaohs pretend dead in their sleep dont touch, never ever steal unless. Away out in egypt in the valley of kings where the mummified pharaohs pretend dead in their sleep dont touch, never ever steal. The beginning mercyful fate album the beginning is a compilation album by mercyful fate released in 1987 consisting of the nuns have no fun ep and different versions of 4 tracks from the album melissa. Melissa is the debut studio album by danish heavy metal band mercyful fate, released on 30 october 1983. Curse of the pharaohs mercyful fate with lyrics youtube. The band broke up after two fulllength albums owing to differences.
Mercyful fate curse of the pharaohs live by vaenkyrae. Away out in egypt in the valley of kings where the mummified pharaohs pretend dead in their sleep dont touch, never ever steal unless you. Satans fall, curse of the pharaohs, into the coven, evil. See more ideas about mercyful fate, king diamond and heavy metal bands. The reality is that melissa takes form as a slightly more evil and slightly more. The beginning by mercyful fate, released 24 june 1. Curse of the pharaohs rerecorded 2009 mastered by andy larocque. New album mercyful fate discography 19831999 flac available for download on site. Mercyful fate melissa picture disc 12 metal blade records. Melissa is the seventh song from mercyful fate s debut album in the same name, melissa.
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