Band Members
Kim Bendix Petersen - Vocals
Hank Shermann - Guitars
Mike Wead - Guitars
Sharlee D'Angelo - Bass Guitar
Bjarne Thomas Holm - Drums
Subgenres: symphonic black metal
melodic death metal
gothic
progressive
thrash
doom
progressive
hard rock
Mercyful Fate were one of the forefathers of occult metal. Their enduring legacy has been cemented with their recurring homages to the dark side. Vocalist Kim Petersen aka King Diamond launched a fairly successful solo career, but is best known for fronting this outfit, which is highly regarded by black metal enthusiasts.
