Melissa is a Metal album by Mercyful Fate, originally released in 1983. On Gatefold: 145 pressings tracked, owned by 14 collectors.
About
Though heavy metal’s interest in Satanism and witchcraft dates back to the ’70s, Mercyful Fate turn them into full-blown obsessions on their game-changing debut. No ghastly topic is off-limits—necrophilia and ritualistic murder included. The utterly singular King Diamond leads the procession: His multi-octave range allows him to shape-shift from shrill banshee to growling demon at the drop of a hat. Likewise, the music swings abruptly between neoclassical opulence (“Into the Coven”) and quick-fire assaults powered by drummer Kim Ruzz’s NWOBHM-style blitz (“Black Funeral”).
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Evil4:46
- A2Curse Of The Pharaohs4:00
- A3Into The Coven5:35
- A4At The Sound Of The Demon Bell5:20
Side B
- B1Black Funeral2:47
- B2Satan's Fall11:21
- B3Melissa6:40
Sound DNA
- Metal
- Heavy Metal
- clean
- eerie
- occult
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded and mixed at Easy Sound Recording Copenhagen July 1983.
Issued with a double-sided printed innersleeve with band image, lyrics & credits.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Hank ShermannGUITAR GUITAR , MUSIC BY GUITAR, MUSIC BY
- Kim RuzzDRUMS
- King DiamondBACKING VOCALS, LEAD VOCALS, LYRICS BY LEAD VOCALS LEAD VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS
- Michael DennerGUITAR LEAD GUITAR LEAD GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR
- Timi GrabberBASS
- Benny PetersenGUITAR
14 collectors on Gatefold own this · 145 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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