The Best of Mercyful Fate
Mercyful Fate · 2003
76 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal
A thunderous collection of occult-themed heavy metal riffs and soaring falsetto vocals that define the genre's dark allure.
Why this album works
This compilation album not only encapsulates the essence of Mercyful Fate's theatrical approach to heavy metal but also solidified their influence on the black metal scene. It received positive critical acclaim and helped introduce a new generation to the band's work, proving pivotal in maintaining their cultural relevance.
- Career context
- Released in 2003, 'The Best of Mercyful Fate' serves as a compilation celebrating the band's influential career, spanning from their debut in 1983 to their reunion in the late 1990s. This album arrives just after the band’s reformation, showcasing their legacy while introducing new fans to their classic tracks.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Angel Dust
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doomed by the Living Dead 5:08
- 2 A Corpse Without Soul 6:56
- 3 Nuns Have No Fun 4:20
- 4 Evil Standout 4:45
- 5 Curse of the Pharaohs 3:57
- 6 Into the Coven 5:10
- 7 Black Funeral 2:50
- 8 Satan’s Fall Standout 11:23
- 9 A Dangerous Meeting 5:11
- 10 Desecration of Souls 4:55
- 11 Gypsy 3:09
- 12 Come to the Sabbath Standout 5:19
- 13 Burning the Cross 8:47
- 14 Return of the Vampire 4:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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