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Like its predecessor (the comeback disc In the Shadows), Time has a mostly original Mercyful Fate lineup delivering strong material that might not exactly stand up to the group's best early-'80s work, but still packs a nasty horror-metal punch. As always, the distinctive frontman King Diamond leads the way on Time with his epic (if a little silly) lyrics and bizarre vocal range that defined the group's sound. Often overshadowed by Diamond's theatrics, the other bandmembers (guitarist Hank Sherman, bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, and relative newcomer Snowy Shaw on drums) do their usual fine job cranking out retro and near thrash metal riffs with biting precision. The sprawling "Lady in Black" is a clear standout, with its superior guitar grooves and relatively melodic and intelligible vocals. Other choice cuts include the crushing opener, "Nightmare Be Thy Name," and the title track, "Time. If there was any concern that In the Shadows was going to be a one-off treat exclusively designed for nostalgic old-timers, Time proved that Mercyful Fate was back and ready to build upon its massive '80s underground metal reputation. ~ Vincent Jeffries
Audio Mixers: Hank Shermann; King Diamond; Tim Kimsey.
Recording information: Dallas Sound Lab (05/1994-08/1994).
Photographers: William Hames; Anneli Adolfsson.
Mercyful Fate: King Diamond (vocals, harpsichord, keyboards); Hank Sherman (guitar); Sharlee D'Angelo (bass); Snowy Shaw (drums).
Personnel: King Diamond (vocals, harpsichord, keyboards); Hank Shermann, Michael Denner (guitar); Snowy Shaw (drums).
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Mercyful Fate Time Songs | 1. | Nightmare Be Thy Name |
| 2. | Angel of Light |
| 3. | Witches' Dance |
| 4. | Mad Arab, The |
| 5. | My Demon |
| 6. | Time |
| 7. | Preacher, The |
| 8. | Lady in Black |
| 9. | Mirror |
| 10. | Afterlife, The |
| 11. | Castillo del Mortes |
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Time Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Great Album
It pains me to read over and over how this album isnt as good as their Don't Break the Oath and Melissa albums, but I disagree. I hear maturity in the song structure and there is still alot of great vocal and riffs to be heard here this album represents Mercyful Fate in 1994 not 1983. There is no mistaking it's still Mercyful Fate! Evil and Rockin!
Submitted by themanshan (Denver, CO) 
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 A power/black metal masterpiece
This is one of best power and black metal albums of the 90' s decade. Obviously,"Time" is not the best album of the best heavy metal band of the history, Mercyful Fate (their best album could be "Dont break the oath" or "Melissa"), but is a great album. The powerfull darkness and the beautiful guitar solos of great themes like "Nightmare be thy name", "Witchess Dance", "Time", "My demon", and ETC....ARE UNIQUE (cry Iron Maiden, cry...this is the best heavy metal). You have to buy it!!!!!!!!!!.
Submitted by jcabrejo60 (Lima, Peru)
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Rippin' Album!
Do you like the sound of classical metal but with more raw intensity and a bit of horror thrown in? THIS is a phenomenal group with a LOT of awesome potential and this CD shows it.
Submitted by Buzz Lightyear (Cleveland Rocks, Ohio)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No underrated classic from the 90's
I love this album and its still my favorite from the reunion of MERCYFUL FATE aside from losing Timi Hansen this time around. Its still MF and its still Heavy Metal. No fillers. They all kick ass. Right up their with the first 2 MF CDS. Anybody who calls this album trash must either be a former metal fan turned pop wannabe OR a former band member with nothing better to do. MY FAVORITE TRACKS ARE NIGHTMARE BE THY NAME,ANGEL OF LIGHT AND MY DEMON A+
Submitted by mayhem13 (ocean nj)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Beutiful work but it could have been better
Well "Time" is a great album but i think Mercyful Fate could have done a lot of the tracks better on here. With songs like "Angel Of Light", "My Demon", "Lady In Black', and the title track "Time", they could have done the whole album better. Some of the songs on here are just plain out boring. Well i relly like this album because of the awsome tracks i mentiond above. I wish i could get into it more like i do "Don't Break The Oath" but its enough to satisfy the typical old-school metalhead. A lot of the vocals and riffs on this album are done beutifully and i give the band great credit for that.
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Purchase Time CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Mercyful Fate Dead Again CD (1998)
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Recorded during a frenzy of activity during the late '90s, Dead Again was presumably thrown together rather quickly, as Mercyful Fate and King Diamond's solo outfit were both releasing new discs at a furious rate. This schedule had to be most taxing on vocalist Diamond, whose ultra-high-pitch bellowing and novel-length lyrical additions to both of his bands made for a laborious schedule. Joining Diamond on this 1998 Metal Blade release are guitarists Hank Shermann and Mike Wead, drummer Bjarne T. Holm, and bassist Sharlee D'Angelo. With the exception of Diamond, each member of Mercyful Fate turns in solid performances in both the creation and execution of fine riffs and arrangements. Diamond, on the other hand, sounds a little uninspired, but manages to squeal just enough to keep the old-school Mercyful Fate vibe alive. Standouts include the almost campy "The Lady Who Cries" and "Sucking on ...
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| | Mercyful Fate 9 CD (1999)
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It's somewhat odd that the reunited Mercyful Fate has now recorded more prolifically than the original group did in their classic early-'80s period, especially since there seems to be a personnel shift with nearly every '90s album. Their fifth full-length since the reunion, 9 does feature the same lineup as its predecessor, Dead Again; the downside is that there are now only two original members remaining -- King Diamond and Hank Shermann. While Mike Wead is a fine guitarist, the telepathic interplay Shermann had with Michael Denner provided a goodly portion of the band's spark, and that energy was the main reason Mercyful Fate could get away with sticking to their tried-and-true style upon making their comeback in 1993. Now they've started to sound flat, essentially repeating the same ideas they've covered for years (King Diamond's lyrics, in particular, are approaching the realm ...
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The first album from the reunited Mercyful Fate (with studio drummer Morton Nielsen replacing Kim Ruzz), IN THE SHADOWS adopts the stripped-down sound and progressive songwriting of the group's debut MELISSA. There's even a harpsichord-laced sequel to that album's title track, called "Is That You, Melissa." Despite the passage of eight years, vocalist King Diamond, guitarists Michael Denner and Hank Shermann, and bassist Timi Hansen recapture the same spark that made their first two albums classics in the metal realm.
While the atmosphere is not as malevolent as that of their previous release DON'T BREAK THE OATH, Diamond's lyrics and performances are less cartoonish than before, and these songs generally feature the memorable hooks that are one of the group's trademarks. The last track, a re-recording of long-lost chestnut "Return Of the Vampire," features Metallica's Lars Ulrich on drums. It may not be as classic as their ...
| | Mercyful Fate Into The Unknown CD (1996)
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The original lineup of Mercyful Fate reunited to record Into the Unknown but instead of capturing the spark of their early records, the band just seemed tired. They worked the same territory that made them famous and perhaps ...
| | King Diamond Graveyard CD (1996)
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When King Diamond emerged with the archetypal black metal outfit Mercyful Fate in the early '80s, his alarmingly satanic lyrics were downright scary. But as a solo artist, he has become a reliable source of harmless, B-movie horror fun with his well-done concept albums. The Graveyard isn't one of his best, due to less memorable material and a tight, dry production which, while it sounds cleaner than that of earlier albums like Fatal Portrait and Abigail, doesn't convey the dark theatricality of the material as well as those albums do. Diamond's backing band never disappoints, however; guitarists ...
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Contains an untitled hidden track following " And Then There Was Silence."
Probably the most adventurous disc of Blind Guardian's career (and that's saying something with this troupe), A Night at the Opera lives up to its name by channeling Queen's most symphonic arias through a dynamic prog metal background that makes Fate's Warning's most complex licks seem positively pedestrian in comparison with a glorious production that allows every nuance to literally explode from the loudspeakers. As ambitious as this disc is, however, it is similarly difficult to digest. Everything is over the top to the nth degree; every refrain is bolstered with a chorus lifted to the heavens; every song is an overwrought epic overture of garish calls to Valhalla; every moment is a grandiose concerto. By the time you hit the bonus track "Mies del Dolor," the only moment of the disc where Blind Guardian lightens up even a little, the band must be exhausted. No doubt, the listener will be too. ~ Brian O'Neill
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