Mercyful Fate is a heavy metal band from Copenhagen, Denmark. The band was formed by vocalist King Diamond and guitarist Hank Shermann in 1981. The original MF line-up shared members with another Copenhagen band, Danger Zone, whom Diamond and Shermann were helping out. By 1982, the "classic" Mercyful Fate line up of Diamond, Shermann, guitarist Michael Denner (ex-Brats and Danger Zone), bassist Timi "Grabber" Hansen (Danger Zone), and drummer Kim Ruzz was in place. Over the next couple years, the band would release an EP and 2 LPs that would cement their reputation as one the most influential metal bands of the early 1980s. King Diamond's blasphemous lyrics and theatrical stage presence would have many label the band as part of the 1st wave of black metal, although musically the band was closer to the style of Judas Priest or Iron Maiden. The group split in 1985, as Shermann decided he wanted to pursue a more commercial direction. King Diamond launched a solo career, taking Denner and Hansen with him, while Kim Ruzz disappeared into the regular world.
The band's legend continued to grow after their split. In 1993, the classic line up, minus Kim Ruzz, reformed for a new album, "In The Shadows". Hansen dropped out after that release but the group continued on throughout the 1990s. At the same time, King Diamond kept his own solo career going. Michael Denner left the band after 1996's "Into The Unknown" and Diamond and Sherman continued on with new players. 1999's "9" is, to date, the band's last full-length release. King Diamond has stated that MF has not split up but the band is on hold for the foreseeable future. In 2009, Diamond, Shermann, Denner, Hansen, and drummer Bjarne Holm (who has played with the group since 1994) reunited to re-record the songs "Evil" and "Curse Of The Pharoah" for the "Guitar Hero: Metallica" video game.
In 2019, the group announced they would be playing a series of live dates. The line up would include Diamond, Sherman, Wead, Holm, and bassist Joey Vera (filling in for Timi Hansen, who was battling cancer). Timi Hansen lost his battle with cancer on November 4th, 2019.
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King Diamond - vocals
Hank Shermann - guitar
Bjarne T. Holm - drums (1996 - present)
Mike Wead - guitar (1998 - present)
Timi Hansen - bass (1982 - 1985, 1993 - 1994, 2009 - 2019)
Michael Denner - guitar (1982 - 1985, 1993 - 1996, 2009)
Kim Ruzz - drums (1982 - 1985)
Snowy Shaw - drums (1993 - 1994)
Sharlee D'Angelo - bass (1994 - 1999)
Joey Vera - bass (live 2019)
Becky Baldwin - bass (live USA tour 2022)
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April 28, 2024
Memorial da América Latina
São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
April 22, 2024
Movistar Arena
Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2.
December 6, 2022
Arena Monterrey
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. A Dangerous Meeting
4. Evil
5. Come to the Sabbath
6. Satan's Fall
December 4, 2022
Foro Pegaso
Toluca, México, Mexico1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. A Dangerous Meeting
5. Evil
6. Come to the Sabbath
7. Satan's Fall
November 16, 2022
Tabernacle
Atlanta, Georgia, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
November 14, 2022
The Fillmore Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
November 13, 2022
MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Boston, Massachusetts, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
November 11, 2022
Place Bell
Laval, Quebec, Canada1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
November 10, 2022
Kings Theatre
Brooklyn, New York, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
November 8, 2022
The Fillmore Silver Spring
Silver Spring, Maryland, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
November 5, 2022
Masonic Temple Theatre
Detroit, Michigan, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
November 4, 2022
The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
November 3, 2022
Hard Rock Live
Gary, Indiana, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
November 1, 2022
Fillmore Auditorium
Denver, Colorado, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
October 30, 2022
Hard Rock Live
Wheatland, California, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
October 29, 2022
YouTube Theater
Inglewood, California, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
October 27, 2022
Arizona Financial Theatre
Phoenix, Arizona, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
October 25, 2022
The Factory in Deep Ellum
Dallas, Texas, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
August 21, 2022
Resorts World Event Center
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
August 13, 2022
Catton Hall and Gardens
Walton-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom1. The Oath
2. A Corpse Without Soul
3. The Jackal of Salzburg
4. Curse of the Pharaohs
5. A Dangerous Meeting
6. Doomed by the Living Dead
7. Melissa
8. Black Funeral
9. Evil
10. Come to the Sabbath
1. Satan's Fall
2. To One Far Away
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