Happy birthday, Hank Shermann! Photo: Ole Bang

At the sound of the demon bell, everything will turn to hell.. On the cover of the latest issue of Iron Fist Zine. Now available, click here to get yours: www.store.ironfistzine.com

The classic album shirt series is now available at our merch store, click here to get yours: https://mercyfulfatecoven.com

Thank you all for the kind birthday wishes. Stay Heavy.. Photo: Eric De Haas

Mercyful Fate comes to North America…this will be a dangerous meeting you don’t want to miss. King Diamond: “This time we are going to bring the Devil himself.”

Stay Heavy..

#psycholasvegas

Psycho Las Vegas

Through a purple mist the light is fading I guess I'll have to stay dead a little longer this time.. ‘Dead Again’ turns 23 today. When was the first time you heard this album, tell us your stories and revisit the album here: https://mercyfulfate.lnk.to/MFDeadAgain

The spirits of the unborn will play.. We will see you at the 2022 Mystic Festival, for tickets and info click here: https://tickets.mysticfestival.pl/en/

God is Satan deep below, Satan is God high above, in the end it's all the same.. '9" turns 22 today, revisit the album here: https://mercyfulfate.lnk.to/9album | We are 9..

A dangerous meeting awaits, Norway.. Beyond the Gates festival has been postponed to 2022. Few tickets remain, for more information visit: www.beyondthegates.no | We will see you next year..

The sabbath comes to you, Denmark... We will see you at COPENHELL next year. Visit www.copenhell.dk for more info.

Prepare for hell on earth, Sweden.. We will see you next year for the 2022 Sweden Rock Festival. For tickets and info visit: www.swedenrock.com | See you at the ruined bridge...

Due to the uncertainties of international touring logistics, health, and safety issues, Mercyful Fate are unable to perform at this Summer’s Bloodstock Festival. Unfortunately, most of our Summer routing is already postponed or postposting soon. Like many others in our position we’re amending our plans to get back on the road as soon as possible. We’re gutted. However, we are happy to say that we’ve worked with the Bloodstock organizers to report that we will be back to headline the festival in Summer ‘22. Until then, stay heavy and stay safe.

- Mercyful Fate

We have made a pact with Super7 to bring you the 1984 North American tour era King Diamond 3.75” ReAction Figure. Featuring King’s stage makeup and handmade cape that he wore onstage on that tour. Pre-orders are now live click here to get yours: https://bit.ly/2N2h2jr

The gates of Hell may have not unleashed Mercyful Fate this year but be warned that once they open there will be hell on earth. Until then, wait for the sound of the demon bell..

- Mercyful Fate

The sabbath comes to Las Vegas next year.. Single day tickets for Psycho Las Vegas are now available, visit vivapsycho.com to get yours..

Due to the uncertainty caused by the pandemic situation that we are experiencing, there is no sure prediction about a possible return to normality that would allow us to come up with a concrete date to reschedule the Mercyful Fate Lisbon concert, we chose, together with the promoter and our agents, to have this date canceled, and we promise that it will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

Thank you,

Mercyful Fate

By the symbol of the creator the 1984 ‘Don’t Break the Oath’ US tour shirt has been added to our EU merch store. Click here to get yours: https://eustore.mercyfulfatecoven.com/.../u-s.../index.html

Black Friday is here.. Head over to our European merch store to get 25% off select items while supplies last, click here to get yours: http://eustore.mercyfulfatecoven.com/.../BlackWeekend.html | Photo: Eric De Haas

Prepare for hell on earth, Sweden.. We will see you next year for the 2021 Sweden Rock Festival. For tickets and info visit: www.swedenrock.com | See you at the ruined bridge...

“On Halloween they can't redeem a restless soul from an ancient scene” Photo: Ole Bang

On this day the demon bell rang and we answered... Our debut album ‘Melissa’ turns 37 today. When was the first time you heard this album? Favorite songs and riffs? Tell us your stories in the comments below.. #MercyfulFate

In celebration of the 37th anniversary of ‘Melissa’ we bring you a retro version of the album shirt exclusively available at our EU store, click here to get yours: https://eustore.mercyfulfatecoven.com/‬

I’ve been waiting for the end of act 9 to come... The ‘Dead Again’ album shirt is now available on our European merch store, click here to get yours: https://eustore.mercyfulfatecoven.com/

The sabbath comes to you, Denmark... We will see you at the 2021 COPENHELL fest. Visit www.copenhell.dk for more info.

‪Darkness open wide and let the lights go dim.. ‘Into The Unknown’ album shirt is now available on our European merch store, click here to get yours: https://eustore.mercyfulfatecoven.com/‬

A dangerous meeting awaits, Czech Republic... We will see you at the 2021 Brutal Assault. For tickets and info visit brutalasssult.cz

‪In the darkness there is no holding back... The 'In The Shadows' album shirt is now available on our European Webstore. BUT! Only for a limited time, September 18th-September 21st! You have 72 hours to get yours while supplies last. Click here to order: https://eustore.mercyfulfatecoven.com/‬

We are pleased to announce the addition of the 'Mercyful Fate EP' shirt and Vinyl bundle to our North American Webstore, now available while supplies last. Click here to order yours: https://store.mercyfulfatecoven.com/products/nuns-have-no-fun-t-shirt-vinyl-bundle

By the powers of hell we are pleased to bring you the Mercyful Fate collection. Get your ‘Don't Break The Oath’ shoes and ‘9’ shirt exclusively available at EMP UK, click here to order: http://emp.me/1lVp

A dangerous meeting awaits, Belgium... We will see you at the 2021 Graspop Metal Meeting festival, for tickets and info visit: www.graspop.be

‘Don’t Break The Oath’ turns 36 today (originally released September 7th 1984).

‪I'm surrounded by darkness... The '9' album shirt is now available on our European Webstore. BUT! Only for a limited time (September 4th-September 6th). You have 72 hours to get yours while supplies last. Click here to order: https://eustore.mercyfulfatecoven.com/‬

The sabbath comes to Norway... We will see you next year for the 2021 edition of the Beyond the Gates festival. For tickets and info visit: beyondthegates.no | Prepare for hell on earth...

We have one more for you! We have also added 'The Return Of The Vampire' shirt with LP as a bundle to the North American Webstore, order yours here: https://store.mercyfulfatecoven.com/‬

We are pleased to announce the addition of the 'The Beginning' shirt with an LP as a bundle to our North American Webstore, now available while supplies last. Click here to order yours: https://store.mercyfulfatecoven.com/

It is with sinister pleasure Mercyful Fate will finally bring the Devil himself to Bloodstock Festival Summer ‘21.

We cannot wait and neither can he. It’s gonna be dark as Hell. For tickets and info visit bloodstock.uk.com | See you at the ruined bridge...

A dangerous meeting awaits, Poland. We will see you at the 2021 Mystic Festival, for tickets and info click here:

https://tickets.mysticfestival.pl/pl/

Come into my coven

and become Lucifer's Child... We bring you the ULTIMATES! Figures Collection by Super7.

This made-to-order deluxe 7" highly articulated figure features King Diamond from the classic MERCYFUL FATE era of the early-1980s. The figure is lavishly detailed and painted and features an epic assortment of interchangeable accessories

Join the coven and pre-order yours here: https://preorder.super7store.com/products/king-diamond-ultimates-figure-classic-mercyful-fate-era?fbclid=IwAR1dZ9zsC7ke3FV_Vwfbr8wckmExIUSnML3-1f8HGbEbBllHmmX8QM8pNqk

North America, we look forward to returning next year for Psycho Las Vegas 2021. For tickets and info visit vivapsycho.com | The curse of the pharaoh awaits...

Limited edition T-shirt and LP Bundles of 'Return Of The Vampire', and ‘The Beginning’ are now available exclusively in our European Merch Store, click here to get yours while supplies last: eustore.mercyfulfatecoven.com

"If I could only see through the wall of nothingness"... ‘Dead Again’ turns 22 today.

On the cover of the new issue of DEAF FOREVER magazine, click here to grab your copy: https://www.deaf-forever.de/

We are releasing a special edition 'Don't Break The Oath' shirt and face mask bundle available for 72 hours ONLY, exclusively available at our USA Merch Store. Click below to get yours.

Limited edition 'Don't Break the Oath', 'Melissa', and 'Mercyful Fate' T-shirt and LP Bundles are now available exclusively in our European Merch Store, click below to get yours while supplies last.

On June 19th, Mercyful Fate will release CD and LP versions of the classic albums 'The Beginning' and 'Return of the Vampire' via Metal Blade Records. The vinyl editions feature spined sleeves with an insert and download card; the CDs contain a mini-LP CD-insert with a small fold-out poster.

King Diamond comments, "These are not remasters. These are the albums as they were originally done in the old days from the original production masters. They retain all the original dynamics that were captured at the time. It's very exciting to present these to fans as they were originally released."

See below for an overview of available formats

The Beginning CD and LP versions:

- hardcover digisleeve "mini-LP" CD

- amber marbled vinyl (USA exclusive)

- milky clear / black haze vinyl (USA exclusive)

- 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)

- fluorescent orange white marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 500 copies)

- opaque flame yellow marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)

- clear w/ red / yellow splatter vinyl (EU webshop exclusive - limited to 100 copies)

- white vinyl (High Roller Records exclusive - limited to 200 copies)

Return of the Vampire CD and LP versions:

- hardcover digisleeve "mini-LP" CD

- blue smoke vinyl (USA exclusive)

- blue watercolor vinyl (USA exclusive)

- 180g black vinyl (EU exclusive)

- sheer violet blue marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 500 copies)

- strawberry red / white marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 300 copies)

- sky-blue / white marbled vinyl (EU exclusive - limited to 200 copies)

- blue / white split and splatter vinyl (EU webshop exclusive - limited to 100 copies)

Pre-order yours here:

USA: https://bit.ly/MFRIMBUSA

EU: https://bit.ly/MFRIMBEU

UK: https://bit.ly/MFRIMBUK

See You At The Ruined Bridge

On the cover of the new issue of Rock Hard France. Click here to pick up your copy: http://rockhard.fr/

On the cover of the latest issue of METAL HAMMER GREECE (Official). Pick up your copy to read a exclusive interview with King Diamond and Hank Shermann, click here to order: https://www.hammerland.gr/

On June 5th, Mercyful Fate will release CD and LP versions of the classic albums Don't Break the Oath, Melissa, and Mercyful Fate via Metal Blade Records. The vinyl editions feature spined sleeves with an insert and download card; the CDs contain a mini-LP CD-insert with a small fold-out poster. King Diamond comments, "These are not remasters. These are the albums as they were originally done in the old days from the original production masters. They retain all the original dynamics that were captured at the time. It's very exciting to present these to fans as they were originally released.

Pre-order here:

USA: https://bit.ly/MFRIMBUSA

EU: https://bit.ly/MFRIMBEU

UK: https://bit.ly/MFRIMBUK

- hardcover digisleeve "mini-LP" CD

- yellow w/ red flares vinyl

- clear w/ orange spots vinyl

- 180g black vinyl

- golden yellow marbled vinyl

- luminous orange marbled vinyl

- clear amber marbled vinyl

- opaque melon marbled vinyl

- flame splatter vinyl

- translucent red vinyl

- orange / red melt vinyl

Melissa CD and LP versions:

- hardcover digisleeve "mini-LP" CD

- yellow w/ black streaks vinyl

- highlighter yellow w/ red splatter vinyl

- 180g black vinyl

- opaque cherry red vinyl

- opaque golden yellow marbled vinyl

- dark green marbled vinyl

- olive green marbled vinyl

- green / blue color circle w/ red splatter vinyl

- translucent yellow vinyl

- red / black color circle w/ yellow splatter vinyl

Mercyful Fate CD and LP versions:

- hardcover digisleeve "mini-LP" CD

- black / white edge marbled vinyl

- clear w/ black smoke vinyl

- 180g black vinyl

- cool grey marbled vinyl

- clear ghost white vinyl

- white "blackdust" vinyl

- opaque red vinyl

North America, We heard you and now it’s your turn... We are headlining this years Psycho Las Vegas in August, this will be our only appearance in North America this year. Get your tickets now at vivapsycho.com | The curse of the pharaoh awaits...

A dangerous meeting awaits, Czech Republic... We are coming to the 2020 Brutal Assault this August. For tickets and more info click here: https://www.brutalassault.cz/en | Stay Heavy...‬

Lisbon, we will be playing a special show for you on June 27th at The Sala Tejo Altice Arena. LOUDNESS, and Thormenthor will be joining us at the sabbath. Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/MFLB062720

I just found out that I lost one of my dearest friends, who has been fighting cancer for a long time, in such an incredibly brave way.

He was not just my roommate on the early Mercyful Fate tours, but he was always my favorite bass player of all times.

I was fortunate to have been able to visit him at his apartment with some other good friends, and we had a great afternoon that will never be forgotten.

When I last talked to Timi on the phone on October 24th, I could understand that things had gotten tougher than they ever were, and yet he said “we fight on”.

I feel so so sad for his entire family, you have my absolute deepest sympathy.

Rest in Peace my dear dear friend.

King

A Dangerous Meeting indeed, Spain... See you next year at the 2020 Rock The Night Festival. Visit rockthenightfestival.es for more info.

The sabbath comes to you, Denmark... We will see you at COPENHELL next year. Visit copenhell.dk for more info.

The nightmare comes to Poland... We will see you at the 2020 Mystic Festival. Early bird tickets available here: http://bit.ly/MF2020_EarlyBird

‪Stay Heavy...‬

The sabbath comes to you, Germany... We will see you at Wacken Open Air 2020. Pre-sale starts August 5th, more info at wacken.com

NEVER BREAK THE OATH

Mercyful Fate will be playing an unspecified number of concerts throughout Europe during the summer of 2020, including Copenhell.

It will be the “9” lineup, featuring:

Hank Shermann - Guitar

King Diamond - Vocals

Bjarne T Holm - Drums

Mike Wead - Guitar

with Joey Vera on the bass while Timi Hansen is away.

We asked Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) to fill in because he has a very unique style and sound playing with his fingers, much like that of Timi Hansen. This is very important, since the set list will only consist of songs from the very first “mini LP”, the “Melissa” album, and the “Don’t Break The Oath” album, plus some brand new songs written specifically in that very same style.

This will very much be Mercyful Fate as we were in the very beginning, except for a brand new major stage production.

See you at the Ruined Bridge.

Stay Heavy

Mercyful Fate

Mercyful Fate: ‘Don’t Break the Oath’, ‘Melissa’, ‘The Beginning’ LP re-issues now available via Metal Blade Records

Today (October 12th), Mercyful Fate has released LP re-issues of the classic albums Don’t Break the Oath, Melissa, and The Beginning via Metal Blade Records. Available as 180g picture discs, these exclusive editions can be purchased now at: indiemerch.com (USA) and EMP (Europe)

“You can spiral yourself into darkness with these classic Mercyful Fate albums, or you can exhibit them on your wall like I will. Either way, enjoy.” – King Diamond

Mercyful Fate online:

https://www.facebook.com/mercyfulfateofficial

http://www.kingdiamondcoven.com

Mercyful Friday! “Am I awake or is this just a dream? I had a nightmare, some sort of vision“

Mercyful Fate – ‘Don’t Break the Oath‘ 3D Vinyl™ Special Ltd. Edition & King Diamond Rock Iconz™

Pre-Order Now: https://knucklebonz.com/product-category/king-diamond

Product Info:

* Limited Edition (Color) “Don’t Break the Oath” 3D Vinyl: 1984 units

* Limited Edition Mercyful Fate Era King Diamond Rock Iconz: 1984 units

* Limited Edition Run “Darkness” Don’t Break the Oath 3D Vinyl: 666 units

https://knucklebonz.com/product-category/king-diamond