You really ARE free thinkers. I fucking love you guys. I'm floored by your reaction. This is not "easy listening" metal - but it IS classic (and original first wave) black metal. I had to laugh at your reaction, because it's the same as EVERYONE'S first reaction to King Diamond's voice. But when you said "PLAYLIST" at the end, I knew you got it. You GOT it. And yes, it DOES get better with time. I highly HIGHLY recommend you listen to Merycful Fate songs "A Dangerous Meeting" and/or "Evil". Just so you understand, Metallica worships these guys. These guys are the original underground metal gods.
C. Goff agree. They are the best reactioners I feel. Others are completely closed off to entertaining contrary opinions and appreciation to what they personally prefer.
Not black metal? "I'm kneeling in front of the altar, Satan's cross upon the wall". I'm pretty sure that line alone qualifies them as black metal. Lol.
Fellas, I've watched the video twice already. I love you guys for reacting to Mercyful Fate! Most people would've written off the song as soon as the high pitched vocals came in, but you guys didn't do that. You gave it a sincere effort, and you were able to appreciate the greatness of the song - despite the challenging vocals - and that's awesome! Mercyful Fate was a magical band. You will not hear better guitar riffs or better guitar solos in any other heavy metal band. Their first two albums are legendary.
Classic band! King Diamond's vocals are definitely not the easiest to get into, but his falsettos are really unique. Sometime around Halloween you should do another Mercyful Fate or King Diamond solo track! Evil from MF and Abigail or Welcome Home from KD solo would be great picks.
Guys - Please listen to and review the song, "A Dangerous Meeting" - By Mercyful Fate. This song is black metal bliss. The twin lead guitar work of Hank Sherman and Michael Denner is out of this world. These two guys don't get the credit they deserve and should be in the music hall of fame. The amazing drumming of Kim Ruzz and the groovy melodic bass lines of Timi Hansen are unforgettable. There has never been a better band to come out of Denmark...ever! As a matter of fact, the whole "Don't break the Oath" Album is stellar. But, please review..."A Dangerous Meeting"
I agree 100%. That was the song that made a Fate fan on the spot and prompted me to get up from my desk at work and head to the nearest record store to buy the album. Don;t Break the Oath is hands down one of the finest metal albums ever recorded.
Fun fact. Hank used to go under the name "Hank de Wank" in the old Danish punk band Brats in the late 70es/early 80es.. (His bandmates was "Mickey Rat, Eddie Haircut and Franz de Zaster)
And I strongly recommend that Mercyful Fate fans track down the old Brats and Danger Zone demos, at least for a single listen out of curiosity: it's a fascinating look at the band before they developed the horror shtick they are much more famous for.
This post is everything, A Dangerous Meeting is my favorite metal song of all time and one of the few songs of any genre that I would use the word perfect to describe. That is a perfect song, not a bad note, the perfect length an amazing intro and conclusion. One of the best songs I've ever heard in any musical genre. And completely agree that Don't Break the Oath is a phenomenal album.
i love king diamonds vocals.. theyre different and they go with the music... but one thing i can never unhear is my friend said he sounds like elmo. lol
It's what we all came here for. There are genuine Mercyful Fate and King Diamond fans who learned to appreciate the voice, but so many of us could never get past it.
I'll tell any newbie to both Mercyful Fate and King Diamond that King's vocals will weird you out, but they really have grown on me - I couldn't imagine this band without them, and I genuinely enjoy them, no matter how weird they are. And there's a talent and skill to singing that way, even if it's not, ultimately, your cup of tea.
It's not just his vocals, his lyrics are rubbish, totally ruined an otherwise great band. I always wished they'd release instrumentals versions of every album.
idk man i first heard king a couple years ago and im still not sold. sounds too much like cosmo from fairly oddparents to me everything else is more than enough to make up for it for me though
Hey, but seriously, y’all‘s faces at the 3:28 mark is pretty much the face everyone makes the first time they hear King Diamond‘s falsetto lol. Y’all should react to “evil“ or “curse of the pharaohs“ next time!
As a young Portuguese girl born in the late 90's, I can whole-heartedly say that this channel is my daily "cup of tea" when in comes to expanding my musical knowledge. I grew up listening to a variety of rythms and I'm learning a lot about American music with you guys. Thank you for doing what you do. My generation needs a BIG ASS dose of Lost In Vegas. Stay true to yourselves. xx
You guys need to see an image of Mercyful Fate singer King Diamond. Calling him theatrical would be an understatement. If you want to hear some face melting metal, check out "Welcome Home," from King Diamond's Them album. Love the show. Keep up the good work.
Quotes from famous musician and High ranking Church of Satan member and very close friend to Anton LaVey - King Diamond "Satanism is about the Powers of the Unknown. I have had hundreds of strange supernatural experiences with the occult, the other side, the beyond, whatever you want to call it that proves there is a spiritual world that can cross over into our world. Satanism is a life philosophy so within it you can have your own religion, any religion you want. Or take from various religions or your own whatever makes you happy. I have my own beliefs and Religiously Satan on a spiritual level stands for the Powers of Darkness, the Powers of the Unknown which are always all around us at all times. This is the best way to talk about these Spirits and Powers. Not a god or a devil as both of them are christian god's and that has nothing to do with Satanism. Of course there are different types of satanism. And I never wear gold as that is not healthy for you! Must need something bad and use that during ritual then you might be able to get help from these powers I believe are all around us. But that is only if they like you. I do not believe in the two christians beings god or the Devil, I believe in the Powers of the Unknown, Powers of Darkness, The Powers of the Occult what ever name you want to use. . I have done Satanic Rituals and have seen and heard spirits. Some people like to call "Them" God or the Devil or whatever, but I do not believe there is all one good and one all bad power. I believe there are many, many different Spirits and Powers that exist and that they are not good or evil, like humans they have both inside of them and I always treat them with the highest amount of respect and feel that respect returned by Them. It is massive mutual respect. Not Power, but Powers, Big difference. I believe we are one and the same me and these Unknown Forces. You really have to respect them for the incredible power they have. I believe they come to those who they feel can handle it and who will be faithful believers." In the song "Welcome Princess of Hell" you hear me singing to these spirits and powers and they sing back to me. They came to me to let me know they are here for me on my journey and that they are behind me and that they wish me good luck so I see them as my protectors almost like guardian angels. We all live several lives so that our powers/souls can grow in order to reach a higher plane and join with something greater. Our powers live in a human shell several times that will enable us to go on to a new life form a higher plane of being or join one day with a larger greater force. But 99 percent of the population live by the Satanic Philosophy whether they know it or not. As Anton LaVey even told me that Satanism is simply a life philosophy and NOT a religion. Satanism is basically Humanism. Satanism is based on logic and things that are proven which is why it could never be a religion as religion is based on things that cannot be proven. And that’s why I say that these powers of darkness are always welcome in my home. It’s as if the powers of the unknown came and said ‘Hey, we will stay with you and help you.’ That’s what I feel.” Personally I do not use electrical lighting at home and on my Satanic Altar or in the studio when I record vocals, only black candles as electrical lighting drives away the spirits and I love having them near me. People who see Satanism from the Christian view point are not treating these powers with respect and that is very dangerous. I once actually summoned a spirit in order to prove they are real to a girl who doubted and Satan came. My wife will not look in our mirror in fear something will come out. In Satanism you are your own God. LaVey felt and I agree that we are all individuals born with different needs and views and so he felt everyone should make up their own mind about what to believe in spiritually if anything at all which is why he left a huge void in the Satanic Bible when it came to spirituality or any kind of religious beliefs and so within the Satanic Philosophy a person can still be a Christian if that fulfills their spiritual needs. Satan also means the Opposite, Inverted, Reversed which is why we wear the Satanic crosses and pentagrams. Satan means the opposite of religion. Satanism is living out your feelings and instincts without feeling it is a sin, enjoy yourself while you are here now while you can and have your own individual beliefs. One thing I consider almost mandatory though is believing there are powers around us. And you can use these powers to help yourself or those you care about. Or throw these powers at people in a negative way. I am not religious at all but you can say I am spiritual due to my experiences and beliefs. The Satanic bible is not really a bible because a bible is for religion so it should be called a book of philosophy instead. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. When people see the word ‘Satan’ they see only negative. Satan is not only bad, to me. It represents both sides of everything. I don’t believe in the Christian devil. “Christianity has both God and the devil. I believe there is neither of these two. I believe in the powers of the unknown, which I have experienced many times. I know that rituals work. I don’t do them often because you can easily misuse them. They will get back at you if you don’t respect them. Rituals can channel the forces that surround us all the time but I respect the powers and will not abuse them in any way. The Satanic Bible is 70 percent Philosophy and 30 percent magic. Satan is the power of the universe. Satan to me is the Powers of Darkness, not a man with horns. Some people think Satanism is what the Christian church portrays it to be. If you are as bad and as evil as you can be and you think that’s Satanism then you have become part of the Christian religion. That is Christian Satanism which is not what I am about at all.
I feel the same way. Same with Geddy Lee and Rush. I realize people don't dig the vocals. But I love them both. And that is a WAAAY harder way, and takes waaay more talent than the death metal/black metal style of singing.
Check out King Diamond in an interview, explaining how he became a vocalist, and started doing the falsetto voice! :) ua-cam.com/video/GXWwbSCDgm0/v-deo.html
Best heavy metal band ever. Their riffs and guitar solos are unrivaled. The vocalist turns people off, but he creates intricate melodies and harmonies with his layered vocal techniques, and it will get stuck in your head if you're open to it.
I first heard this as a kid. His falsetto was always super impressive to me. I never understand people's shocked reactions. I guess it can be attributed to a raw generalization of what they expect from "metal" bands or metal vocalists. King Diamond is legendary, influencing countless vocalists since. This is one of my all-time favorites.
Believe it or not King Diamond (this band's singer) was one of the most influential vocalists that lead to harsh vocals/growls/screams/whatever. Some of their other tracks, especially from his self-titled project, give a better idea of why. Pretty much anything from the album Abigail will be a good showcase, favourites being The Family Ghost, The 7th of July 1777, Black Horsemen, and the title track. I'm really glad you guys were able to look past the vocals. What you said about them growing on you is completely true, and they're a classic for a reason.
Mercyful Fate- Evil, Curse of the Pharoh, A Dangerous Meeting. They were classic for this time. King is King. You always know it's him. Check out some live footage. They are really good friends with Metallica. King is and aquired taste. No trying to be funny at all. Give them a second chance or revisit them later.
I remember the first time my buddy and I heard King Diamond, we burst out laughing and couldn't take it seriously. A week later he comes up to me and tells me he's been secretly listening to it for fun and now he's addicted. Now he's one of our favorite singers! If you guys want another angle to approach Mercyful Fate / King Diamond from, Metallica did a cover of a compilation of Mercyful Fate songs on their Garage Days album. King Diamond (the singer) puts a lot of theatrics into his music so some songs will have a lot of different eerie/creepy voices.
PurdyRich dude I had the same reaction and ever since I was like 14 I've been a fan. Abigail blew my fucking mind the first full listen. From start to finish that album is amazing. These dudes seriously need to react to black horsemen!
MIASMA INC can you please suggest us something that you believe they would enjoy? Since no one "in their right minds" would enjoy Alison Hell, we are waiting for your suggestion...
Love love love Annihilator, for me personally best Canadian "thrash" band of the time period and I think the occasional high pitched word would not detract them from enjoying it at all. King of the hill is probably the most catchy of their songs or Human Insecticide from the first album. I love Phantasmagoria or "the fun palace" off the second album they always seem to fall into one of my mixes
ahahahahahahaha man, when I saw "Mercyful fate" on the title i just thought 'that`ll be good'. Got my beer, stream on chromecast, seat comfortably and just laugh on Ryan's face XD You guys are amazing and I really love you reactions. Peace o/
scoronis666 hey man, I don't know if you're a Lost in. Eva's patron but they have a reaction to Metal Church - Metal Church on patreon right now, they uploaded it a couple of weeks ago
I met King once! He signed my Abigail CD when I met the band back in 87 or whenever that was. Anyway he is the nicest and most personable guy you’ll ever meet, a real class act! Long live the King!!!!!
I've never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I've seen a couple interviews with him out of character and out of makeup, and he really comes off as a nice, personable, genuine, and modest guy. I agree completely - a real class act!
Guys, massive respect to y’all for tackling a Mercyful Fate track. Try King Diamond’s “Abigail” next. The music is out of this world, and King Diamond’s vocals are layered harmonically in a similar way to Blind Guardian’s. I think y’all will dig it.
Absolutely! i fell in love with King Diamond after listening to the albums: Abigail, Them and Fatal Portrait. His high pitched vocals are a shock in "melissa" but sound a lot more normal in Abigail. The vocals mesh better with the story & goth creepiness that is the Abigail and Them albums.
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS by Kind Diamond DEFINITELY!! The song has all the music elements you like so far in metal. Lots of transitions and King's vocal range is just exceptional there! On the top of that, the song has a VIDEO CLIP, so you can actual see the theatrical show. Last but not least the solo is amazing. So please don't forget : SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
You gotta review 'King Diamond' in his best moments. It's been said a thousand times, but listen to 'Welcome Home' to have your faces melted off because of his vocals.;)
King Diamond is the singer and yes he is still going. You have to listen to Welcome Home off of "THEM"! Imo greatest metal album ever and his most successful and his voice got way better! I love Kings voice actually no joke!
This is legit the funniest thing I've ever seen. I literally had to pause the video to wipe away my tears. Homie on the left's face when King Diamond started hitting those high notes had me SCREAMING! Idk how I even got to this vid but I'm so glad I did. As someone who loves both hip hop and alternative genres I knew instantly that this reaction would be gold and I was not disappointed. It took time for King Diamond's vocals to grow on me so I could only imagine your reaction as more hip hop heads as I'm gathering from the context. Instant subscribe. You two are hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣
This went way better than expected. "Playlist!" Your reactions was absolutely perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better conclusion. This is my new favorite video (already all time favorite song from MF) on the internet and I will show it to everybody I know. Thanks!
I really wish people would be more specific when they request songs. Even when they said "Melissa" I think they were talking about the album in general and not the title track specifically. Melissa is one of Mercyful Fate's most well known and best albums. It's got a lot of their most influential work on it. Pretty much every track is a metal staple....except for the song Melissa lol. It's a good song, don't get me wrong, just not one I think people were intending to recommend as an introduction to the band. Evil, Curse of the Pharaohs, and Into The Coven would be my picks from the Melissa album. First 3 songs and the best the album has to offer IMO.
Paul Leach I do not agree. Melissa is an amazing song, the closest Mercyful Fate ever got to a power ballad. And it is a very good introduction to the band for non metallers.
It's a tough sell first song because of King's vocals on this one. They are really experimental (even for him) and not really indicative of how he normally sings. The song is more of a display of how emotive this kind of music can be, but as an introductory song, im not too sure it was the best pick. Though honestly it probably is the weakest track on the album, which isnt saying much because imo the album doesnt have a track less than great on it. Saying the first 3 tracks are best is wrong. Satan's Fall, Black Masses, amazing, At the Sound of the Demon Bell might be the King's finest vocal performance, and we have discussed Melissa already. Black Funeral kinda plods and is probably the closest this album gets to a midway lull though. If I were to pick the next track off the album for this channel, it would probably be Into the Coven or possibly Black Masses. I think that groove at the end of Black Masses might break their necks.
It's perhaps not the most marketable song on the album, but it's still a fine song, and I think the reaction worked out well in the end. Mercyful Fate (and of course the very similar King Diamond solo band) is one of those bands where, I think, you can play any song from them, and get the same reaction: either the listener enjoys it immediately in spite of the crazy vocals, or the listener decides the music is worth listening to if you ignore the vocals and gives the band another chance and another until it's grown on them, or the listener hates what they're hearing so much that it doesn't matter what song you played. And even if this isn't the best Mercyful Fate song to start with, any song George and Ryan react to next will probably only get better from here: certainly, King's voice gets a little easier on the ears in later albums, and most of the other songs off of Melissa are a little more conventional and listenable in their early metal Judas Priest-inspired ancestry.
metallitron9000 - My opinion is wrong? Huh, I never knew until you showed me the error of my ways. I never knew something as subjective as music preferences could be dead wrong, but you said it, so it must be true. I'm forever in your debt.
I'm stunned this make playlist for you two but I love it. Old Mercyful Fate fan here but damn...didn't think you guys would dig it. You're both truly FREE THINKERS...🤘🏼
Melissa and Don't Break The Oath are some of the best albums from the mid 80's!!! King Diamond's first four solo albums, especially Fatal Portrait are amazing! King Diamond is an acquired taste vocally but it really fits the music and live was a sight to behold.
King Diamond's vocals are definitely different. They've grown on me somewhat to the point where I don't mind hearing his vocals. But he definitely sounds better in other songs. He still sings high like here in Melissa, but he still has better vocals. King Diamond - Welcome Home is a great song, and it's probably his most popular song.
Yeah, their reactions were priceless. Hahaha, right off the bat with Satan and then those high notes. I remember I used to love showing Mercyful Fate to my friends and family back when I discovered them just to see their reactions haha. such an unique band. And the music is just so good.
First off: I am very impressed by you guys! I'm a die-hard Mercyful Fate (and King Diamond ) fan and this song would have been one of the last on my list to introduce you to King and his voice. Because this one takes a good musical ear to cope with the vocals :-). That being said, here's my suggestion for an absolute killer song, and it's not one of the obvious ones when it comes to Mercyful Fate: "Night of the Unborn" from their 1984 album Don't break the Oath. You had your trial by fire now with "Melissa", I'm sure you will dig that one. Then there's King Diamond - the band. Here's my suggestion to get into that: "Welcome Home" (with the short intro "Out from the Asylum" for important context) from his 1988 album "Them". King Diamond albums are concept albums with a complete storyline going through the whole album - sort of B-movie horror stories. That's why isolated songs are hard to recommend. He's doing so much with his voice in those albums, playing different characters, underlining story twists etc.
I'm glad you guys dug it, but unfortunately, that was a bad first introduction of Mercyful Fate/King Diamond. Other, heavier, songs would have offset the odd vocals for a first time run though. May I suggest A Dangerous Meeting by Mercyful Fate or Arrival by King Diamond for a future reaction video? The bands King always had backing him up were world class.
Well, just think: even a "bad introduction" to Mercyful Fate/King Diamond still made the playlist; that has to count for something! :) (Even more astonishing, since some of the more famous and popular Iron Maiden's finest songs failed to make the playlist!)
The best video of this channel so far :-) It's hilarious but great to see that you somehow "got it". That's what great art does. It makes a connection at some level although you can't quite comprehend it yet. The early Mercyful Fate records are among the best heavy metal albums ever made. Hope you will do King Diamond's Abigail! Love your channel. Keep it up!
The look on your faces ( especially Rian ) as soon as the falsetto voice came in...;) Priceless!! The singer is King Diamond. Later on in his career he went on solo with the same approach. You should listen to his album "Abigail"! Came out in 1987. Listen to "Arrival" as a starter!
A Fucking GREAT song, always one of my favorites. I got kicked out of Fate when he played this song. I couldn't help it, i got on stage and stage dove. so did a friend, they grabbed him, and I the young foo I was decided to do it a 2nd time and was grab and thrown out, my friend standing outside waiting.
Yeah! All hail the king! This reaction is everything I was hoping for HAHAHA There's something about it that keeps you coming back, I think King Diamond is going for the "banshee" kind of singing. Anyway, his technique gets better over time ("Melissa" is from the first album), so give "Witches' Dance", "The uninvited guest" or "The Night" a listen too! PS: Damn it, now I can't stop listening to Mercyful Fate.
King Diamond is definitely an acquired taste. I will say that his vocals sound much better the older he gets. Check out In the Fire from Roadrunner United. The song is written by Matt from Trivium with King Diamond on vocals. The song is killer.
I was "there" when this album came out and bought it at the record store because the cover looked so metal, but I had no idea what the music sounded like. At first the vocals totally creeped me out. I think that's what they were going for at the time, a sort of shock value. They quickly grew on me. When you really dig into Mercyful Fate (and the subsequent King Diamond solo stuff), you understand that King's vocals are perfectly suited to the music. He is a metal legend and will always one of my all-time favorites. Thank you for your UNBIASED, REAL REACTION! \m/ \m/
ruinsane100 I did that with Seputura " Beneath the Remains " cuz on the cover it said " A Thrash Metal band from the Jungles of Brazil " and was awesome !!🤘🤘
I actually would have a problem with it if it was a guitar. I listen to a lot of power metal and such. I like when people sing high. The pitch is not the problem. It's the timbre. I understand that he's got talent, but the voice is not for me.
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The way you describe his vocals nails it... like they really do sound silly and like something you shouldn't like... but then you start liking it... a lot. I'm not sure why, but it's great.
They really are like some sort of weird guilty pleasure - It's a shame not everyone likes them, the folks who can't stand to listen to these guys are really missing out.
Yes this is awesome. Mercyful Fate was one of the first metal bands I had the pleasure of being introduced to, they are cited by Metallica and Slayer as one of their influences as Mercyful Fate are from Copenhagen, Denmark. One of the first ave of black metal bands along with Venom Bathory and Hellhammer. They have 7 original studio albums. The vocalist King Diamond went solo to form a band named King Diamond in 1986 who have released 12 albums debuting with Fatal Portrait. Other great songs from Mercyful Fate are A Dangerous Meeting, Evil, Curse Of The Pharaohs, Into The Coven, Come To The Sabbath and Desecration Of Souls, The Bell Witch, Egypt, Witches Dance to name several that you should check out. King Diamond also recently had major heart surgery in December of 2010 that he has fully recovered from. King Diamond songs you should also check out are Halloween, The Family Ghost, Welcome Home, Abigail, Arrival, Omens, Dressed In White to name a few. Great reaction gentlemen!!!! 🤘🤘🎶🎸🥁🎤
Merciful Fate/King Diamond are one of Metallica's biggest influences. A lot of King Diamonds albums are concept and tell Macabre stories. I highly recommend his album "Them". It would be great for you to react to. But I'd be fine if you just personally checked it out.
Didn't expect this one! King's voice is definitely an acquired taste and I personally love his vocals! These guys were a big influence to Metallica and many other bands! Glad you did this even though it isn't the best song to start with. Glad you liked though! You should do The Old Oak. Amazing riffs and he didn't use much high vocals in that one. He's actually gotten better at singing over the years. His solo albums are complete concepts where he tells horror stories. I would recommend King Diamond - At The Graves.
Lol Lost In Vegas, I love you guys but.... I hate that "Melissa" was the song that introduced you guys to Mercyful Fate. I knew from the beginning that you would hate the vocals, but this band has other songs that I think are better than "Melissa". Songs that I think you would appreciate even more than "Melissa". Other songs with better groove riffs and even better hooks. Songs like "A Dangerous Meeting" or "Into The Coven", "Desecration of Souls" or even "Is That You, Melissa". But I'm glad that you guys called this a play list song. I hope you guys listen to a few more Mercyful Fate songs. Don't forget to listen to the band King Diamond which is the same singer with a different band. They are also really good. I'll post another comment with a song suggestion for them. Thanks for doing what you do. I love watching your reactions, specially when you react to bands that are vital to the Metal culture like Mercyful Fate.
These vocals would grow on you. Anyways, good to see you guys react to this. VEKTOR - RECHARGING THE VOID. This is an example that all modern bands are not trash!
I've never had a chance to hear Vektor, I think I'd enjoy reacting to that right along with George and Ryan: I take it Vektor were inspired heavily by Voivod, another great underground 80's band that I'll really recommend (Voivod "Obsolete Beings", "Psychic Vacuum", "The Unknown Knows", "We're Not Alone", "Kluskap O'Kom", "Tribal Convictions", "The Prow") - one of the original - and best - prog metal acts. I've heard great things about Vektor, and look forward to hearing them for myself!
The faces at 3:25 were priceless. I know lots of people within the metal community who can't get into the vocals, which is a shame, because they often don't appreciate the incredible riffs and instrumentals that are present. Candlemass are a classic Black Sabbath-inspired band, and although they have operatic vocals (not like this, think actual opera), I know you guys will dig the tunes. The Well of Souls is a great place to start.
You guys should check out Annihilator's - Alison Hell off of the Alice in Hell album.. I think it would be a playlist song for both of you. It's an absolute masterpiece that never quite got the recognition that it should have because of the time that it came out. Also, a better King Diamond song to review first probably would have been "Eye of the Witch". King Diamonds voice is a bit of a shock, but he actually sounds better live, and I think as he's gotten older, his voice doesn't sound as thin as it used on these old recordings.
I was a little worried King Diamond would get slammed, which he almost got lol, but I’m glad you were so open minded. Mercyful Fate is the only really great metal band to come out of my native Denmark, and they were a huge influence on Metallica (the Danish connection to Lars). Metallica even did a tribute cover on Garage inc, simply named “Mercyful Fate”. Slayer was also heavily influenced by MF and the guitarist Kerry King said that slayers second album was a Mercyful Fate album music wise. I will have to admit that I wouldn’t have gotten into King Diamond or Mercyful Fate if it wasn’t because King Diamond grew up in the same town as me. I gave them more chances and second listens than I have given any band, and now I can’t get enough of King and MF
Greetings to Danmark my grandfather was born in there and I already hooked with Merciful Fate when I heard they are from Danmark. So I am very proud to my Danish bloodlines. Hail King Diamond, Shermann, Denner and others from this great band. My request is Mercyful fate's "Desecration souls" from Dont break the oath album.
King Diamond really takes some getting used to, glad to see that his falsetto wasn't too much of a turn off for you guys, didn't expect this to make the playlist at all, lol. You might enjoy his solo material as well, it's a bit more on the metal side than Mercyful Fate is, but his voice fits that style very well imo. Most of his albums are concept albums with stories that are either interconnected or separate from each other, so if you take an individual song to listen to, the lyrics won't always make much sense without knowing about the story. That being said, check out King Diamond - Sleepless Nights, or Welcome Home
I doubt Mercyful Fate fans were trying to punk you. King Diamond's vocals aren't the most accessible vocals in the world, but we love them. The really hardcore MF fans I know don't even notice how weird his high notes are. Nevertheless, I cracked up when you heard his falsetto for the first time. I'd love for you guys to give Kyuss - Gardenia a listen. You've never done stoner metal before. It's slower and groovier than most other metal, and Gardenia would make a kickass introduction to the genre.
Agreed: I don't THINK anyone was trying to punk George and Ryan with the Mercyful Fate and King Diamond requests - I've been giving them thumbs-up every time I see them, and definitely punking anyone was the furthest thing from my mind: I'm a fan of both bands, I've genuinely enjoyed everything I hear from them, and I know the vocals sound weird to other listeners, I try to give new listeners a heads-up when mentioning them - they're weird, but I embrace them as part of the experience.
+Peccath The riffs are killer but I feel like they won't like the extermination annihilation agitation violation mutilation termination expiration wot in tarnation bit
Mercyful fate is a riff factory. If the vocals bug you, Metallica did a medley of Mercyful Fate songs called, "mercyful fate" they have the hardest rocking riffs...but with James Hetfield singing!
leoryn363 that was my first exposure to mercyful fate. Soon after that I saw the video for bell witch and had to know more but back then I didn't have net access D:
Mercyful Fate is no longer around but King Diamond is. Their last reunion was I believe at Metallicas 30 anniversary shows in San Fran in 2011. The original line up do they are still alive and can still play their ass off.
denner and shermann (the guitarists) on this album and their other amazing album Don't Break the Oath have some of the best riffage and duel guitar work in the entire heavy metal genre. I'd love to hear you react to "The Oath" from Don't Break the Oath
I bought Melissa when it came out. I was 13 and a fledgling headbanger. I remember being in 8th grade religion class and showing the kid next sitting next to me the Melissa cover and saying to him "Look!!!! King Diamonds picture is in an upside down cross!!!" My religion teacher said "Condon!!!! Bring me that!!!" I hid my cassette and walked up Mrs Peters and handed over the cover. After class I asked her if I could have it back. She said with force "NO!" MELISSA was the best music King and Fate ever released. While I don't listen as much as I used to, it STILL slays me today when I do. Y'all keep on worshipping Satan...and MELISSA
You should've told the kid that snitched that they better not be anywhere near the school grounds after school or they will get a free lesson into what happens to snitches.
BIGBLOCK5022006 oh he didn't snitch. My teacher just caught me. I have a good friend who was King's neighbor in Texas for 4 years. He said he was a nice guy but he only saw him at night time and he chain smoked cigarettes he had sent over from Denmark
OH yes... Prince Cigarettes. I smoked my first one with King in San Antonio. He completely gave up smoking and started exercising and eating healthy after his heart attack a few years ago. The last tour for Abigail was amazing. He is in his second prime right now!
I was staring intently at your faces waiting for the reaction when the falsetto singing came in and you didn't disappoint. This is the only Mercyful Fate/King Diamond album I've heard so I don't know how much his voice has changed over the years, but as good as the album is I do find his voice turns me off a little bit. I like a good falsetto, Matthew Bellamy from Muse for example sounds fantastic when he hits those high notes, but King Diamond just sounds a bit squeaky to me. If you guys are interested in a different take on this song a dude called Dan Swanö did a really good cover of it which has less of the high pitched vocals. It also replaces the clean rhythm guitar with piano but the heavy guitar parts are still there.
King grows on you. I personally like King Diamond the band much more than Mercyful Fate. His albums essentially tell a running story about a haunted house, ghosts, and the family messed up by them and his vocals work great for that. And musically they are top notch. Check out Abigail, Them, and Conspiracy in order and read the lyrics. I think you might find yourself getting into it despite the strange vocal range King blasts out.
I've been a fan of them since 1983. I've seen them 3 times. Great,tight,metal band. Now here are some other bands you can check out: 1. Metal Church- Watch the Children Pray or Burrial at Sea- as an intro to them. 2. VoiVod- The Unknown Knows. 3. Megadeth- Peace Sells but Whose Buying or Symphony of Destruction. 4.Celtic Frost- Procreation of the Wicked. 5. Metallica-Whiplash. 5.
I would love to see Celtic Frost! Although I'd pick something off Into the Pandemonium, perhaps Babylon Fell. Metal Church, I'd go early with Merciless Onslaught, or something intense like Ton of Bricks. Perhaps Badlands for something less intense.
I’m just gonna be blunt.. I’m a metal head that grew up in a mostly black neighborhood. And y’all remind me of my freinds when I would show them megadeth death mercyful fate I would love to drink some beer with y’all and talk music
Every year you guys should do a video of your top 5 or 10 songs, and you can keep the same songs if you want or add new ones to the list, itd be interesting to see how your prefreces change.. ive been watching your videos for a while and you guys went from not liking metal too much, to liking and being able to break down songs piece by piece.
I honestly don't think I have been so happy to see these dudes discover something new. Would have never guessed of all the music they reacted to they would be jamming to Hank Shermann and the King. Let alone love it. Good work guys.
I think Mercyful Fate is one of those bands that separate metal fans from the casual listeners - based on this reaction, it sounds like George and Ryan - especially George - seem to have been won over as metal fans :)
Too funny the reactions of the vocals, as a fan of King Diamond and Mercyful Fate I'm so used to his vocals that surprised me others reactions haha. It's my favorite metal singer, for me Abigail it's one of the best metal records for the epic terror storie on it too. And not only King but La'roque its an absolute guitar legend, those riffs damn. I'm surprised with the song you picked coul'd be more right. One of hidden masterpieces. I recomend listen to Welcome Home, mind blowing riff. And I recomend others bands too : Korpiklaani - *Folk metal, it's like celtic music this style very fun. Alestorm ( Pirate Metal, yes it's about pirates adventures and beer very fun too). Running Wild - Pirate Heavy metal, this one it's almost like the previous but with mind blowing instrumental guys) Thank you.
Yesssss!! Curse of the Pharaohs next please! Fire riffs as always, plus his vocals are more toned down/normal sounding and match the instruments better
You really ARE free thinkers. I fucking love you guys. I'm floored by your reaction. This is not "easy listening" metal - but it IS classic (and original first wave) black metal. I had to laugh at your reaction, because it's the same as EVERYONE'S first reaction to King Diamond's voice. But when you said "PLAYLIST" at the end, I knew you got it. You GOT it. And yes, it DOES get better with time. I highly HIGHLY recommend you listen to Merycful Fate songs "A Dangerous Meeting" and/or "Evil". Just so you understand, Metallica worships these guys. These guys are the original underground metal gods.
C. Goff agree. They are the best reactioners I feel. Others are completely closed off to entertaining contrary opinions and appreciation to what they personally prefer.
Metallica borrowed equipment from them during the recording of Ride the Lightning, and they also spent much of their free time drinking together.
Not black metal? "I'm kneeling in front of the altar, Satan's cross upon the wall". I'm pretty sure that line alone qualifies them as black metal. Lol.
Yep!! That was great to me as well!
Mercyful Fate isn’t black metal at all. Everything about their sound is based in traditional heavy metal. Lyrics don’t make a genre.
Fellas, I've watched the video twice already. I love you guys for reacting to Mercyful Fate! Most people would've written off the song as soon as the high pitched vocals came in, but you guys didn't do that. You gave it a sincere effort, and you were able to appreciate the greatness of the song - despite the challenging vocals - and that's awesome!
Mercyful Fate was a magical band. You will not hear better guitar riffs or better guitar solos in any other heavy metal band. Their first two albums are legendary.
VultureLivesAgain FREE THINKERS for LIFE!!!
Classic band! King Diamond's vocals are definitely not the easiest to get into, but his falsettos are really unique.
Sometime around Halloween you should do another Mercyful Fate or King Diamond solo track! Evil from MF and Abigail or Welcome Home from KD solo would be great picks.
Agreed, and I'd add The Candle or The Oath as specific song options, forced to pick. :-D
Or A Dangeruous Meeting by Mercyful Fate
Come to the Sabbath, At the Sound of the Demon Bell, The Family Ghost, Satan's Fall... lots of classics.
King Diamond - The invisible Guests
The Uninvited Guest is definitely another one to add to the list!
Guys - Please listen to and review the song, "A Dangerous Meeting" - By Mercyful Fate. This song is black metal bliss. The twin lead guitar work of Hank Sherman and Michael Denner is out of this world. These two guys don't get the credit they deserve and should be in the music hall of fame. The amazing drumming of Kim Ruzz and the groovy melodic bass lines of Timi Hansen are unforgettable. There has never been a better band to come out of Denmark...ever! As a matter of fact, the whole "Don't break the Oath" Album is stellar. But, please review..."A Dangerous Meeting"
I agree 100%. That was the song that made a Fate fan on the spot and prompted me to get up from my desk at work and head to the nearest record store to buy the album. Don;t Break the Oath is hands down one of the finest metal albums ever recorded.
Fun fact.
Hank used to go under the name
"Hank de Wank" in the old Danish punk band Brats in the late 70es/early 80es..
(His bandmates was "Mickey Rat, Eddie Haircut and Franz de Zaster)
And I strongly recommend that Mercyful Fate fans track down the old Brats and Danger Zone demos, at least for a single listen out of curiosity: it's a fascinating look at the band before they developed the horror shtick they are much more famous for.
This post is everything, A Dangerous Meeting is my favorite metal song of all time and one of the few songs of any genre that I would use the word perfect to describe. That is a perfect song, not a bad note, the perfect length an amazing intro and conclusion. One of the best songs I've ever heard in any musical genre. And completely agree that Don't Break the Oath is a phenomenal album.
I'm more of a fan of Come to the Sabbath but I get ya
Welcome to King Diamond, guys. His vocals are unique and he is serious.
Btw I love your initial reactions to King’s highs. No words, just raised eyebrows LOL
i love king diamonds vocals.. theyre different and they go with the music... but one thing i can never unhear is my friend said he sounds like elmo. lol
Since there is a universe full of Cookie Monsters in metal, I suppose we can allow for an occasional Elmo.
It's what we all came here for. There are genuine Mercyful Fate and King Diamond fans who learned to appreciate the voice, but so many of us could never get past it.
@@davelayne6857 LOL, true.
Kings vocals are an acquired taste for sure! 😂 it’ll grow on you like a fungus!
Peter Scartabello for sure! I used to hate his vocals, now I think it's one of the best and most unique vocals in metal.
I'll tell any newbie to both Mercyful Fate and King Diamond that King's vocals will weird you out, but they really have grown on me - I couldn't imagine this band without them, and I genuinely enjoy them, no matter how weird they are. And there's a talent and skill to singing that way, even if it's not, ultimately, your cup of tea.
It's not just his vocals, his lyrics are rubbish, totally ruined an otherwise great band. I always wished they'd release instrumentals versions of every album.
I couldn't agree more!
idk man i first heard king a couple years ago and im still not sold. sounds too much like cosmo from fairly oddparents to me
everything else is more than enough to make up for it for me though
Hey, but seriously, y’all‘s faces at the 3:28 mark is pretty much the face everyone makes the first time they hear King Diamond‘s falsetto lol. Y’all should react to “evil“ or “curse of the pharaohs“ next time!
As a young Portuguese girl born in the late 90's, I can whole-heartedly say that this channel is my daily "cup of tea" when in comes to expanding my musical knowledge.
I grew up listening to a variety of rythms and I'm learning a lot about American music with you guys.
Thank you for doing what you do. My generation needs a BIG ASS dose of Lost In Vegas.
Stay true to yourselves. xx
Thank you Selma! ❤️
Facrs
Still waiting for Moonspell, from here, Portugal! Full Moon Madness would be a nice start.
Just an FYI, these guys aren't technically American music, they're from Denmark.
This is an awesome post! Keep digging through different channels and bands because the love for music never ends
Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King
Amen, let’s get some Savatage on this channel, the most underrated band ever
Good God yes great pick to
Sirens.
Such a good song. Gotta be done.
Yes, but NOT this song please, it's been done to death already and there's many other great choices (hounds, legions, when the crowds are gone, etc.)
You guys need to see an image of Mercyful Fate singer King Diamond. Calling him theatrical would be an understatement. If you want to hear some face melting metal, check out "Welcome Home," from King Diamond's Them album.
Love the show. Keep up the good work.
Jtb702 Mother’s Getting Weaker has the best riff on the album, imho
Invisible Guest may be best for these guys to dissect though. Seems up their alley.
Quotes from famous musician and High ranking Church of Satan member and very close friend to Anton LaVey - King Diamond "Satanism is about the Powers of the Unknown. I have had hundreds of strange supernatural experiences with the occult, the other side, the beyond, whatever you want to call it that proves there is a spiritual world that can cross over into our world. Satanism is a life philosophy so within it you can have your own religion, any religion you want. Or take from various religions or your own whatever makes you happy. I have my own beliefs and Religiously Satan on a spiritual level stands for the Powers of Darkness, the Powers of the Unknown which are always all around us at all times. This is the best way to talk about these Spirits and Powers. Not a god or a devil as both of them are christian god's and that has nothing to do with Satanism. Of course there are different types of satanism. And I never wear gold as that is not healthy for you!
Must need something bad and use that during ritual then you might be able to get help from these powers I believe are all around us. But that is only if they like you. I do not believe in the two christians beings god or the Devil, I believe in the Powers of the Unknown, Powers of Darkness, The Powers of the Occult what ever name you want to use. . I have done Satanic Rituals and have seen and heard spirits.
Some people like to call "Them" God or the Devil or whatever, but I do not believe there is all one good and one all bad power. I believe there are many, many different Spirits and Powers that exist and that they are not good or evil, like humans they have both inside of them and I always treat them with the highest amount of respect and feel that respect returned by Them. It is massive mutual respect. Not Power, but Powers, Big difference. I believe we are one and the same me and these Unknown Forces. You really have to respect them for the incredible power they have. I believe they come to those who they feel can handle it and who will be faithful believers." In the song "Welcome Princess of Hell" you hear me singing to these spirits and powers and they sing back to me. They came to me to let me know they are here for me on my journey and that they are behind me and that they wish me good luck so I see them as my protectors almost like guardian angels. We all live several lives so that our powers/souls can grow in order to reach a higher plane and join with something greater. Our powers live in a human shell several times that will enable us to go on to a new life form a higher plane of being or join one day with a larger greater force. But 99 percent of the population live by the Satanic Philosophy whether they know it or not. As Anton LaVey even told me that Satanism is simply a life philosophy and NOT a religion. Satanism is basically Humanism. Satanism is based on logic and things that are proven which is why it could never be a religion as religion is based on things that cannot be proven.
And that’s why I say that these powers of darkness are always welcome in my home. It’s as if the powers of the unknown came and said ‘Hey, we will stay with you and help you.’ That’s what I feel.”
Personally I do not use electrical lighting at home and on my Satanic Altar or in the studio when I record vocals, only black candles as electrical lighting drives away the spirits and I love having them near me. People who see Satanism from the Christian view point are not treating these powers with respect and that is very dangerous. I once actually summoned a spirit in order to prove they are real to a girl who doubted and Satan came. My wife will not look in our mirror in fear something will come out.
In Satanism you are your own God. LaVey felt and I agree that we are all individuals born with different needs and views and so he felt everyone should make up their own mind about what to believe in spiritually if anything at all which is why he left a huge void in the Satanic Bible when it came to spirituality or any kind of religious beliefs and so within the Satanic Philosophy a person can still be a Christian if that fulfills their spiritual needs. Satan also means the Opposite, Inverted, Reversed which is why we wear the Satanic crosses and pentagrams. Satan means the opposite of religion. Satanism is living out your feelings and instincts without feeling it is a sin, enjoy yourself while you are here now while you can and have your own individual beliefs. One thing I consider almost mandatory though is believing there are powers around us. And you can use these powers to help yourself or those you care about. Or throw these powers at people in a negative way. I am not religious at all but you can say I am spiritual due to my experiences and beliefs. The Satanic bible is not really a bible because a bible is for religion so it should be called a book of philosophy instead. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.
When people see the word ‘Satan’ they see only negative. Satan is not only bad, to me. It represents both sides of everything. I don’t believe in the Christian devil.
“Christianity has both God and the devil. I believe there is neither of these two. I believe in the powers of the unknown, which I have experienced many times. I know that rituals work. I don’t do them often because you can easily misuse them. They will get back at you if you don’t respect them. Rituals can channel the forces that surround us all the time but I respect the powers and will not abuse them in any way. The Satanic Bible is 70 percent Philosophy and 30 percent magic. Satan is the power of the universe. Satan to me is the Powers of Darkness, not a man with horns. Some people think Satanism is what the Christian church portrays it to be. If you are as bad and as evil as you can be and you think that’s Satanism then you have become part of the Christian religion. That is Christian Satanism which is not what I am about at all.
I love Kings vocals but I recognize that it's not for everyone
I feel the same way. Same with Geddy Lee and Rush. I realize people don't dig the vocals. But I love them both. And that is a WAAAY harder way, and takes waaay more talent than the death metal/black metal style of singing.
It is an acquired taste, but once you get used it...... YOU'RE HOOKED!!!
Oooooowwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
He's the King.
I love the vocals fits the music
King Diamond is the singer, he is known for his falsetto voice and high vocal range, not deliberate, not funny, just King !
yeaaaaahh...I can get behind a well-executed falsetto...this was not a well-executed falsetto...this was some other shit, lmao
Check out King Diamond in an interview, explaining how he became a vocalist, and started doing the falsetto voice! :)
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I find it funny and not King
Not deliberately funny but still funny.
Thanks for that link!
King Diamond's voice is like Sushi, you don't like the first time, but then you fell in love with it...
👍
That is the perfect analogy for king
Or you are allergic to it and you choke to it...
ive never grown to like his voice
I love Kind Diamond. I hate Sushi. :)
Best heavy metal band ever. Their riffs and guitar solos are unrivaled. The vocalist turns people off, but he creates intricate melodies and harmonies with his layered vocal techniques, and it will get stuck in your head if you're open to it.
It's called "falsetto"!! That is the high pitch vocal style you refer to. King Diamond gets even better throughout his career
Then again falsetto is common in R'n'B, too.
Falsetto? Are you sure it's not Truetto?
@@gene870621345 He gets better until the graveyard then he straight up loses his shit lol
I first heard this as a kid. His falsetto was always super impressive to me. I never understand people's shocked reactions. I guess it can be attributed to a raw generalization of what they expect from "metal" bands or metal vocalists. King Diamond is legendary, influencing countless vocalists since. This is one of my all-time favorites.
Gerardo Garcia
When I was a kid I would sing this song to make people laugh. I don't know how they were not dying laughing.
8:15 when george hits the high note. Pure gold.😂
lol
That's when MY eyebrows went up, cause he's ACTUALLY HITTING IT!
Which is fucking impressive...
Bro i died laughing when he did that omg...
"I'm hittin' that in the shower later."
-George
Never 4get
Big Murph that, and "someone's getting put in a pretzel to this" while watching deaftones are hall of fame quotes by george.
Believe it or not King Diamond (this band's singer) was one of the most influential vocalists that lead to harsh vocals/growls/screams/whatever. Some of their other tracks, especially from his self-titled project, give a better idea of why. Pretty much anything from the album Abigail will be a good showcase, favourites being The Family Ghost, The 7th of July 1777, Black Horsemen, and the title track. I'm really glad you guys were able to look past the vocals. What you said about them growing on you is completely true, and they're a classic for a reason.
Mercyful Fate- Evil, Curse of the Pharoh, A Dangerous Meeting.
They were classic for this time. King is King. You always know it's him. Check out some live footage. They are really good friends with Metallica. King is and aquired taste.
No trying to be funny at all. Give them a second chance or revisit them later.
The riff in A dangerous meeting is just sick
Also, egypt is an all time favorite for me.
Definitely A Dangerous Meeting
Agreed a dangerous meeting goes hard as hell
Why no one is showing love for into the coven?
King Diamond “Abigail” next same singer great song it’s FIRE!!!
Yes
Abigail is my go-to song to sing to annoy people when I am drunk! Best stuff ever
I love that song but the graveyard cd has to be the best when drinking lol!
Sleepness Nights my all time fav :)
Texas Living Abigail levay
I remember the first time my buddy and I heard King Diamond, we burst out laughing and couldn't take it seriously. A week later he comes up to me and tells me he's been secretly listening to it for fun and now he's addicted. Now he's one of our favorite singers!
If you guys want another angle to approach Mercyful Fate / King Diamond from, Metallica did a cover of a compilation of Mercyful Fate songs on their Garage Days album. King Diamond (the singer) puts a lot of theatrics into his music so some songs will have a lot of different eerie/creepy voices.
PurdyRich dude I had the same reaction and ever since I was like 14 I've been a fan. Abigail blew my fucking mind the first full listen. From start to finish that album is amazing. These dudes seriously need to react to black horsemen!
This exactly. It sounds ridiculous but it hooks you.
That medley-cover is amazing, I think it's the best song on the 1st disc.
Annihilator - Alice in Hell
you might enjoy this :))
Thhiis.
Or king of the kill
i totally agree! Alison Hell will blow their minds!
MIASMA INC can you please suggest us something that you believe they would enjoy? Since no one "in their right minds" would enjoy Alison Hell, we are waiting for your suggestion...
Love love love Annihilator, for me personally best Canadian "thrash" band of the time period and I think the occasional high pitched word would not detract them from enjoying it at all. King of the hill is probably the most catchy of their songs or Human Insecticide from the first album. I love Phantasmagoria or "the fun palace" off the second album they always seem to fall into one of my mixes
ahahahahahahaha man, when I saw "Mercyful fate" on the title i just thought 'that`ll be good'. Got my beer, stream on chromecast, seat comfortably and just laugh on Ryan's face XD
You guys are amazing and I really love you reactions. Peace o/
Same thought went straight to my mind. LoL, great and priceless. I love King Diamond but I can see how they would react like that lol. Awesome.
Band: Metal Church
Album: Metal Church
Song: Metal Church
Lmao classic
a must do.... great suggestion... beyond the black was great as well
@@brian644 Second Beyond The Black.
Place: Metal Church
Year: Metal Church
Day: Metal Church
Track Number: Metal Church
Production Company: Metal Church
scoronis666 hey man, I don't know if you're a Lost in. Eva's patron but they have a reaction to Metal Church - Metal Church on patreon right now, they uploaded it a couple of weeks ago
I met King once! He signed my Abigail CD when I met the band back in 87 or whenever that was. Anyway he is the nicest and most personable guy you’ll ever meet, a real class act! Long live the King!!!!!
I've never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I've seen a couple interviews with him out of character and out of makeup, and he really comes off as a nice, personable, genuine, and modest guy. I agree completely - a real class act!
My Fave KD album!
S G me too!
Hi Peter! I'm a bit jealous you met King. Arguably the best voice in Metal.
John Paul Blanchette hey buddy! Yeah and I got to meet Mickey Dee too one of my favorite metal drummers!
I love how you guys will give just about anything a fair chance and listen. Very admirable trait! Great channel gentlemen!
Guys, massive respect to y’all for tackling a Mercyful Fate track.
Try King Diamond’s “Abigail” next. The music is out of this world, and King Diamond’s vocals are layered harmonically in a similar way to Blind Guardian’s. I think y’all will dig it.
What Jacob said!!
Absolutely! i fell in love with King Diamond after listening to the albums: Abigail, Them and Fatal Portrait. His high pitched vocals are a shock in "melissa" but sound a lot more normal in Abigail. The vocals mesh better with the story & goth creepiness that is the Abigail and Them albums.
I'm surprised they didn't do Abigail. It's basically the only King Diamond song I half like
Abigail is fantastic
You guys got my respect. Thanks for being open minded. Merciful Fate/ King Diamond 4/ever.
My dudes... if you think King Diamond sounds weird, just wait till you see the guy.
Some people dont like him just because he is a Satanist. That actually made me respect him more
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS by Kind Diamond DEFINITELY!! The song has all the music elements you like so far in metal. Lots of transitions and King's vocal range is just exceptional there! On the top of that, the song has a VIDEO CLIP, so you can actual see the theatrical show. Last but not least the solo is amazing. So please don't forget :
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SLEEPLESS NIGHTS SLEEPLESS NIGHTS
I SECOND THIS
And Black Horsemen
ωχ φιλε ελληνας εισαι? τωρα το προσεξα
Death - Flesh And The Power It Holds
Mastodon99 yes, this or Lack of Comprehension
You need to do “A Dangerous Meeting” from Mercyful Fate.
I just listened to this for the first time and I fully endorse this request.
It will be much easier for them to digest.
You gotta review 'King Diamond' in his best moments. It's been said a thousand times, but listen to 'Welcome Home' to have your faces melted off because of his vocals.;)
Definitely this.
Nightmare, Don't Break The Oath.
Three words: "A Dangerous Meeting."
Now that is a helluva King diamond song!
King Diamond is the singer and yes he is still going. You have to listen to Welcome Home off of "THEM"! Imo greatest metal album ever and his most successful and his voice got way better! I love Kings voice actually no joke!
J W It is my favorite metal album ever then Abigail is my second favorite.
Ah, YES!
"Hey this shit sounds pretty go...WTF was that?" Virtually every first time listener to MF or King Diamond.
LOL - the look on their faces when he hit that first high note... Not a big fan of this band and/or King Diamond for the same reason.
This is legit the funniest thing I've ever seen. I literally had to pause the video to wipe away my tears. Homie on the left's face when King Diamond started hitting those high notes had me SCREAMING! Idk how I even got to this vid but I'm so glad I did. As someone who loves both hip hop and alternative genres I knew instantly that this reaction would be gold and I was not disappointed. It took time for King Diamond's vocals to grow on me so I could only imagine your reaction as more hip hop heads as I'm gathering from the context. Instant subscribe. You two are hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣
This went way better than expected.
"Playlist!"
Your reactions was absolutely perfect and I couldn't have asked for a better conclusion. This is my new favorite video (already all time favorite song from MF) on the internet and I will show it to everybody I know. Thanks!
I really wish people would be more specific when they request songs. Even when they said "Melissa" I think they were talking about the album in general and not the title track specifically. Melissa is one of Mercyful Fate's most well known and best albums. It's got a lot of their most influential work on it. Pretty much every track is a metal staple....except for the song Melissa lol. It's a good song, don't get me wrong, just not one I think people were intending to recommend as an introduction to the band.
Evil, Curse of the Pharaohs, and Into The Coven would be my picks from the Melissa album. First 3 songs and the best the album has to offer IMO.
Paul Leach I do not agree. Melissa is an amazing song, the closest Mercyful Fate ever got to a power ballad. And it is a very good introduction to the band for non metallers.
It's a tough sell first song because of King's vocals on this one. They are really experimental (even for him) and not really indicative of how he normally sings. The song is more of a display of how emotive this kind of music can be, but as an introductory song, im not too sure it was the best pick. Though honestly it probably is the weakest track on the album, which isnt saying much because imo the album doesnt have a track less than great on it.
Saying the first 3 tracks are best is wrong. Satan's Fall, Black Masses, amazing, At the Sound of the Demon Bell might be the King's finest vocal performance, and we have discussed Melissa already. Black Funeral kinda plods and is probably the closest this album gets to a midway lull though. If I were to pick the next track off the album for this channel, it would probably be Into the Coven or possibly Black Masses. I think that groove at the end of Black Masses might break their necks.
It's perhaps not the most marketable song on the album, but it's still a fine song, and I think the reaction worked out well in the end.
Mercyful Fate (and of course the very similar King Diamond solo band) is one of those bands where, I think, you can play any song from them, and get the same reaction: either the listener enjoys it immediately in spite of the crazy vocals, or the listener decides the music is worth listening to if you ignore the vocals and gives the band another chance and another until it's grown on them, or the listener hates what they're hearing so much that it doesn't matter what song you played.
And even if this isn't the best Mercyful Fate song to start with, any song George and Ryan react to next will probably only get better from here: certainly, King's voice gets a little easier on the ears in later albums, and most of the other songs off of Melissa are a little more conventional and listenable in their early metal Judas Priest-inspired ancestry.
I think Black Masses would lyrically shut the door for these guys; I recommend Evil or Something from DBTO like Desecration of Souls.
metallitron9000 - My opinion is wrong? Huh, I never knew until you showed me the error of my ways. I never knew something as subjective as music preferences could be dead wrong, but you said it, so it must be true. I'm forever in your debt.
I'm stunned this make playlist for you two but I love it. Old Mercyful Fate fan here but damn...didn't think you guys would dig it. You're both truly FREE THINKERS...🤘🏼
Melissa and Don't Break The Oath are some of the best albums from the mid 80's!!! King Diamond's first four solo albums, especially Fatal Portrait are amazing! King Diamond is an acquired taste vocally but it really fits the music and live was a sight to behold.
King Diamond's vocals are definitely different. They've grown on me somewhat to the point where I don't mind hearing his vocals. But he definitely sounds better in other songs. He still sings high like here in Melissa, but he still has better vocals. King Diamond - Welcome Home is a great song, and it's probably his most popular song.
King Diamond's "Welcome Home" is a must now! You won't be disappointed.
I would love to see their faces when he comes in with "Grandmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
Yes this one is a must
Yep, that's what I was thinking!
I feel like you guys might dig evil or curse of the pharaohs more. The music and vocals work a lot better on those imo
Adam Mezzarone couldn't agree more
Evil would have been a better introduction yeah, but anything from the Melissa album is solid, so it all works.
Melissa (the album) is a masterpiece! The Oath is also good, but that first full length LP is a mandatory, must listen to before you die, Metal album.
I laughed so hard when king diamond started singing and mentioning Satan lol..their look changed .pretty much was my reaction ten years ago...
Yeah, their reactions were priceless. Hahaha, right off the bat with Satan and then those high notes. I remember I used to love showing Mercyful Fate to my friends and family back when I discovered them just to see their reactions haha. such an unique band. And the music is just so good.
I've always found the vocals to provide a sort of "haunted" vibe to the songs, like a shrieking spirit in a haunted house or something.
First off: I am very impressed by you guys! I'm a die-hard Mercyful Fate (and King Diamond ) fan and this song would have been one of the last on my list to introduce you to King and his voice. Because this one takes a good musical ear to cope with the vocals :-).
That being said, here's my suggestion for an absolute killer song, and it's not one of the obvious ones when it comes to Mercyful Fate: "Night of the Unborn" from their 1984 album Don't break the Oath. You had your trial by fire now with "Melissa", I'm sure you will dig that one.
Then there's King Diamond - the band. Here's my suggestion to get into that: "Welcome Home" (with the short intro "Out from the Asylum" for important context) from his 1988 album "Them". King Diamond albums are concept albums with a complete storyline going through the whole album - sort of B-movie horror stories. That's why isolated songs are hard to recommend. He's doing so much with his voice in those albums, playing different characters, underlining story twists etc.
KaroKoenich spot on, Sir
I'm glad you guys dug it, but unfortunately, that was a bad first introduction of Mercyful Fate/King Diamond. Other, heavier, songs would have offset the odd vocals for a first time run though. May I suggest A Dangerous Meeting by Mercyful Fate or Arrival by King Diamond for a future reaction video? The bands King always had backing him up were world class.
Well, just think: even a "bad introduction" to Mercyful Fate/King Diamond still made the playlist; that has to count for something! :) (Even more astonishing, since some of the more famous and popular Iron Maiden's finest songs failed to make the playlist!)
@@pietrayday9915 true
Arrival is gold.
@@pietrayday9915 a 'no hesitation' playlist!
The best video of this channel so far :-) It's hilarious but great to see that you somehow "got it". That's what great art does. It makes a connection at some level although you can't quite comprehend it yet. The early Mercyful Fate records are among the best heavy metal albums ever made. Hope you will do King Diamond's Abigail! Love your channel. Keep it up!
The look on your faces ( especially Rian ) as soon as the falsetto voice came in...;) Priceless!!
The singer is King Diamond. Later on in his career he went on solo with the same approach.
You should listen to his album "Abigail"! Came out in 1987. Listen to "Arrival" as a starter!
BUT WITH STORY CONCEPTS OF HORROR IN EACH ALBUM WOULD BE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE FORM BLACK ROSE, MERCYFUL FATE N HIS SOLO BAND .
Do the song Come to the Sabbath next from Don’t Break the Oath by Mercyful Fate!
A Fucking GREAT song, always one of my favorites. I got kicked out of Fate when he played this song. I couldn't help it, i got on stage and stage dove. so did a friend, they grabbed him, and I the young foo I was decided to do it a 2nd time and was grab and thrown out, my friend standing outside waiting.
Love the groove at the end of that song
John Ghost yeah that’s why I think they’ll love it!
YES! This song is my favorite!!
Absolutely what I was thinking, he has his vocal range much more under control at that point.
Yeah! All hail the king! This reaction is everything I was hoping for HAHAHA There's something about it that keeps you coming back, I think King Diamond is going for the "banshee" kind of singing. Anyway, his technique gets better over time ("Melissa" is from the first album), so give "Witches' Dance", "The uninvited guest" or "The Night" a listen too!
PS: Damn it, now I can't stop listening to Mercyful Fate.
"A Dangerous Meeting" or "Desecration of Souls", check those songs out. From the album "Don't Break the Oath"
A Corpse Without Soul by Mercyful Fate. No question....
King Diamond is definitely an acquired taste. I will say that his vocals sound much better the older he gets. Check out In the Fire from Roadrunner United. The song is written by Matt from Trivium with King Diamond on vocals. The song is killer.
Mark M I. Totally agree with you. I've always love him.
I wish he’d Pursue a sound similar to that song. The vocals and music went so good together on that track.
Roadrunner United is an awesome concept album
Yea that song is basically perfect everyway around.
I was "there" when this album came out and bought it at the record store because the cover looked so metal, but I had no idea what the music sounded like. At first the vocals totally creeped me out. I think that's what they were going for at the time, a sort of shock value. They quickly grew on me. When you really dig into Mercyful Fate (and the subsequent King Diamond solo stuff), you understand that King's vocals are perfectly suited to the music. He is a metal legend and will always one of my all-time favorites. Thank you for your UNBIASED, REAL REACTION! \m/ \m/
ruinsane100 I did that with Seputura " Beneath the Remains " cuz on the cover it said " A Thrash Metal band from the Jungles of Brazil " and was awesome !!🤘🤘
If King Diamond's high falsetto was a guitar, you'd have no problem with it. It helps to think of his voice as being another instrument in the band.
I actually would have a problem with it if it was a guitar. I listen to a lot of power metal and such. I like when people sing high. The pitch is not the problem. It's the timbre. I understand that he's got talent, but the voice is not for me.
That vocalist is King Diamond, it works for him, and he is a freaking legend.
Some people dont like him just because he is a Satanist. That actually made me respect him more
Guys, it's finally time for ANNIHILATOR - ALISON HELL. Please, you'll love it!
JHorsti Yes, especially that Randy Rampage just recently passed
Good suggestion, that song is badass
Hey from Greece-Ahen's guy's.My Man JHosti here has a very good sudgest for you i believe ,you;ll hear some really good vocal's and what I coul'd say about the guitar riff's and solo's..Nothing..Just One Thing ..THey'll blow your mind and your Head Wont Be in it's Originaly Place Again from Headdbanging ..RESPECTfromGREECE..G&R!!!
Yes!
Nice sugestion
The way you describe his vocals nails it... like they really do sound silly and like something you shouldn't like... but then you start liking it... a lot. I'm not sure why, but it's great.
They really are like some sort of weird guilty pleasure - It's a shame not everyone likes them, the folks who can't stand to listen to these guys are really missing out.
I think you guys would like either Curse of the Pharaohs or Satan’s Fall by Mercyful Fate too!
...or Evil
Satan's Fall has some sick riffs for damn sure!
@@DMSG1981 yes, Evil is a great introduction
Absolutely DID NOT expect that reaction!
Yes this is awesome. Mercyful Fate was one of the first metal bands I had the pleasure of being introduced to, they are cited by Metallica and Slayer as one of their influences as Mercyful Fate are from Copenhagen, Denmark. One of the first ave of black metal bands along with Venom Bathory and Hellhammer. They have 7 original studio albums. The vocalist King Diamond went solo to form a band named King Diamond in 1986 who have released 12 albums debuting with Fatal Portrait. Other great songs from Mercyful Fate are A Dangerous Meeting, Evil, Curse Of The Pharaohs, Into The Coven, Come To The Sabbath and Desecration Of Souls, The Bell Witch, Egypt, Witches Dance to name several that you should check out. King Diamond also recently had major heart surgery in December of 2010 that he has fully recovered from. King Diamond songs you should also check out are Halloween, The Family Ghost, Welcome Home, Abigail, Arrival, Omens, Dressed In White to name a few. Great reaction gentlemen!!!! 🤘🤘🎶🎸🥁🎤
Merciful Fate/King Diamond are one of Metallica's biggest influences. A lot of King Diamonds albums are concept and tell Macabre stories. I highly recommend his album "Them". It would be great for you to react to. But I'd be fine if you just personally checked it out.
@Brendan McGlinchey Dude, Metallica has a 10 min + Merciful Fate medley cover, they worship King diamond and he appeared on many of their stages.
More Mercyful Fate and King Diamond... please!!!!
A must
Today You Have been Schooled In True METAL!!!!!!!!
best comment ever!
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True
Amon Amarth - Twilight of the thunder god
Igor Sarukhanov PLEASE
Agreed!
Didn't expect this one! King's voice is definitely an acquired taste and I personally love his vocals! These guys were a big influence to Metallica and many other bands! Glad you did this even though it isn't the best song to start with. Glad you liked though! You should do The Old Oak. Amazing riffs and he didn't use much high vocals in that one. He's actually gotten better at singing over the years. His solo albums are complete concepts where he tells horror stories. I would recommend King Diamond - At The Graves.
Lol Lost In Vegas, I love you guys but....
I hate that "Melissa" was the song that introduced you guys to Mercyful Fate. I knew from the beginning that you would hate the vocals, but this band has other songs that I think are better than "Melissa". Songs that I think you would appreciate even more than "Melissa". Other songs with better groove riffs and even better hooks.
Songs like "A Dangerous Meeting" or "Into The Coven", "Desecration of Souls" or even "Is That You, Melissa".
But I'm glad that you guys called this a play list song. I hope you guys listen to a few more Mercyful Fate songs.
Don't forget to listen to the band King Diamond which is the same singer with a different band. They are also really good. I'll post another comment with a song suggestion for them.
Thanks for doing what you do. I love watching your reactions, specially when you react to bands that are vital to the Metal culture like Mercyful Fate.
@Tuatha DeDanann oooh yes! Their miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinds!
These vocals would grow on you. Anyways, good to see you guys react to this.
VEKTOR - RECHARGING THE VOID. This is an example that all modern bands are not trash!
I've never had a chance to hear Vektor, I think I'd enjoy reacting to that right along with George and Ryan: I take it Vektor were inspired heavily by Voivod, another great underground 80's band that I'll really recommend (Voivod "Obsolete Beings", "Psychic Vacuum", "The Unknown Knows", "We're Not Alone", "Kluskap O'Kom", "Tribal Convictions", "The Prow") - one of the original - and best - prog metal acts.
I've heard great things about Vektor, and look forward to hearing them for myself!
ThrashDeath Assault they're not ready for that song
Good example but there's literally TONS of modern metal bands that are not trash.
The faces at 3:25 were priceless. I know lots of people within the metal community who can't get into the vocals, which is a shame, because they often don't appreciate the incredible riffs and instrumentals that are present.
Candlemass are a classic Black Sabbath-inspired band, and although they have operatic vocals (not like this, think actual opera), I know you guys will dig the tunes. The Well of Souls is a great place to start.
You guys should check out Annihilator's - Alison Hell off of the Alice in Hell album.. I think it would be a playlist song for both of you. It's an absolute masterpiece that never quite got the recognition that it should have because of the time that it came out. Also, a better King Diamond song to review first probably would have been "Eye of the Witch". King Diamonds voice is a bit of a shock, but he actually sounds better live, and I think as he's gotten older, his voice doesn't sound as thin as it used on these old recordings.
Cryptic1911 "Eye of the Witch" isn't Mercyful Fate... It's King Diamond solo.
Oh shit you're right! I totally forgot about that! Still a badass song though. I edited the post and fixed it lol
YESS
Merciful Fate!? So impressed you guys did this! King is an amazing story teller.
I was a little worried King Diamond would get slammed, which he almost got lol, but I’m glad you were so open minded. Mercyful Fate is the only really great metal band to come out of my native Denmark, and they were a huge influence on Metallica (the Danish connection to Lars). Metallica even did a tribute cover on Garage inc, simply named “Mercyful Fate”. Slayer was also heavily influenced by MF and the guitarist Kerry King said that slayers second album was a Mercyful Fate album music wise. I will have to admit that I wouldn’t have gotten into King Diamond or Mercyful Fate if it wasn’t because King Diamond grew up in the same town as me. I gave them more chances and second listens than I have given any band, and now I can’t get enough of King and MF
When I hear Denmark, it is impossible not to think of Artillery as well. Maybe not as famous as MF, but damn.... By Inheritance!
These guys would totally dig "Khomaniac" by Artillery
Greetings to Danmark my grandfather was born in there and I already hooked with Merciful Fate when I heard they are from Danmark. So I am very proud to my Danish bloodlines. Hail King Diamond, Shermann, Denner and others from this great band.
My request is Mercyful fate's "Desecration souls" from Dont break the oath album.
King Diamond really takes some getting used to, glad to see that his falsetto wasn't too much of a turn off for you guys, didn't expect this to make the playlist at all, lol. You might enjoy his solo material as well, it's a bit more on the metal side than Mercyful Fate is, but his voice fits that style very well imo.
Most of his albums are concept albums with stories that are either interconnected or separate from each other, so if you take an individual song to listen to, the lyrics won't always make much sense without knowing about the story. That being said, check out King Diamond - Sleepless Nights, or Welcome Home
This is my favorite reaction yet. I love the faces when King Diamond's vocals kick in! Classic.
Been listening to this since it came out in the 80s. lol One of my all time favorite guitar solos.
I doubt Mercyful Fate fans were trying to punk you. King Diamond's vocals aren't the most accessible vocals in the world, but we love them. The really hardcore MF fans I know don't even notice how weird his high notes are. Nevertheless, I cracked up when you heard his falsetto for the first time.
I'd love for you guys to give Kyuss - Gardenia a listen. You've never done stoner metal before. It's slower and groovier than most other metal, and Gardenia would make a kickass introduction to the genre.
Kevin Fong if you wanna introduce them to kyuss that's a bit harder to get into I woulda said demon cleaner or thong song
Agreed: I don't THINK anyone was trying to punk George and Ryan with the Mercyful Fate and King Diamond requests - I've been giving them thumbs-up every time I see them, and definitely punking anyone was the furthest thing from my mind: I'm a fan of both bands, I've genuinely enjoyed everything I hear from them, and I know the vocals sound weird to other listeners, I try to give new listeners a heads-up when mentioning them - they're weird, but I embrace them as part of the experience.
Kevin Fong they dont notice because they get used to it... it is a matter to make it acceptable tonyour ears
Mercyful fate - Satan's fall...won't be disappointed...
Metallica - Blackened
I've been into Metallica since 1991 and I think Blackened just might be their best song. Would be awesome to see these guys reacting to it!
+Peccath The riffs are killer but I feel like they won't like the extermination annihilation agitation violation mutilation termination expiration wot in tarnation bit
Please. This or And Justice For All
Negan or Dyers Eve!!
BBC blackened? nasty ass song name, wtf
King is the greatest and most unique vocalist of all time.
Mercyful fate is a riff factory. If the vocals bug you, Metallica did a medley of Mercyful Fate songs called, "mercyful fate" they have the hardest rocking riffs...but with James Hetfield singing!
leoryn363 that was my first exposure to mercyful fate. Soon after that I saw the video for bell witch and had to know more but back then I didn't have net access D:
Mercyful Fate is no longer around but King Diamond is. Their last reunion was I believe at Metallicas 30 anniversary shows in San Fran in 2011. The original line up do they are still alive and can still play their ass off.
denner and shermann (the guitarists) on this album and their other amazing album Don't Break the Oath have some of the best riffage and duel guitar work in the entire heavy metal genre. I'd love to hear you react to "The Oath" from Don't Break the Oath
Totally agree. "Don't break the oath" is in my top 5 guitar albums.
I bought Melissa when it came out. I was 13 and a fledgling headbanger. I remember being in 8th grade religion class and showing the kid next sitting next to me the Melissa cover and saying to him "Look!!!! King Diamonds picture is in an upside down cross!!!" My religion teacher said "Condon!!!! Bring me that!!!" I hid my cassette and walked up Mrs Peters and handed over the cover. After class I asked her if I could have it back. She said with force "NO!" MELISSA was the best music King and Fate ever released. While I don't listen as much as I used to, it STILL slays me today when I do. Y'all keep on worshipping Satan...and MELISSA
You should've told the kid that snitched that they better not be anywhere near the school grounds after school or they will get a free lesson into what happens to snitches.
BIGBLOCK5022006 oh he didn't snitch. My teacher just caught me.
I have a good friend who was King's neighbor in Texas for 4 years. He said he was a nice guy but he only saw him at night time and he chain smoked cigarettes he had sent over from Denmark
OH yes... Prince Cigarettes. I smoked my first one with King in San Antonio. He completely gave up smoking and started exercising and eating healthy after his heart attack a few years ago. The last tour for Abigail was amazing. He is in his second prime right now!
YESSS. I never expected this... But I'm so glad this is happening. MF and KD were the reason why I started playing guitar and writing 👌
Mercyful Fate other songs Come to the Sabbath, into the Coven, Dangerous Meeting, Egypt and into the Shadows.
I was staring intently at your faces waiting for the reaction when the falsetto singing came in and you didn't disappoint.
This is the only Mercyful Fate/King Diamond album I've heard so I don't know how much his voice has changed over the years, but as good as the album is I do find his voice turns me off a little bit. I like a good falsetto, Matthew Bellamy from Muse for example sounds fantastic when he hits those high notes, but King Diamond just sounds a bit squeaky to me.
If you guys are interested in a different take on this song a dude called Dan Swanö did a really good cover of it which has less of the high pitched vocals. It also replaces the clean rhythm guitar with piano but the heavy guitar parts are still there.
Cleve Crudgington Elmo.
King grows on you. I personally like King Diamond the band much more than Mercyful Fate. His albums essentially tell a running story about a haunted house, ghosts, and the family messed up by them and his vocals work great for that. And musically they are top notch. Check out Abigail, Them, and Conspiracy in order and read the lyrics. I think you might find yourself getting into it despite the strange vocal range King blasts out.
I've heard Abigail mentioned a lot so maybe I'll check that one out first.
"I'm hittin' that note in the shower later" hahaha. Thats funny shit.
MORBID ANGEL - GOD OF EMPTINESS
Blessed are the Sick would be good too.
definitely. id like to see anything morbid angel or death
Or Where the slime live
I've been a fan of them since 1983. I've seen them 3 times. Great,tight,metal band. Now here are some other bands you can check out:
1. Metal Church- Watch the Children Pray or Burrial at Sea- as an intro to them.
2. VoiVod- The Unknown Knows.
3. Megadeth- Peace Sells but Whose Buying or Symphony of Destruction.
4.Celtic Frost- Procreation of the Wicked.
5. Metallica-Whiplash.
5.
Oh, yes, Voivod is long overdue. I'd go with "Tribal Convictions" but "Unknown knows" might be a better choice for the start.
Peter Brown I want to see them laugh when Mustaine says "you try to take his baaaaawlz"
damn good list man
Yes on the Voivod!
I would love to see Celtic Frost! Although I'd pick something off Into the Pandemonium, perhaps Babylon Fell. Metal Church, I'd go early with Merciless Onslaught, or something intense like Ton of Bricks. Perhaps Badlands for something less intense.
dire straits sultans of swing
I’m just gonna be blunt.. I’m a metal head that grew up in a mostly black neighborhood. And y’all remind me of my freinds when I would show them megadeth death mercyful fate I would love to drink some beer with y’all and talk music
Do I smell a DMX / Merciful Fate mash-up song on the horizon? Someone should blend those two songs together lol.
Lmao I want to hear that
Every year you guys should do a video of your top 5 or 10 songs, and you can keep the same songs if you want or add new ones to the list, itd be interesting to see how your prefreces change.. ive been watching your videos for a while and you guys went from not liking metal too much, to liking and being able to break down songs piece by piece.
King diamond - sleepless nights! His masterpiece, in my opinion
Fernt absolutely!
Hm. Personally, that's not even my favorite cut from that album. You've given me reason to re-listen intently, though.
Try Mercyful Fate "Dangerous Meeting"
I was around 11 when I bought Don't Break the Oath album, I love it and Dangerous meeting is just what my young mind needed....
Rainbow - Gates of Babylon
The groove will tickle your fun parts!
I honestly don't think I have been so happy to see these dudes discover something new. Would have never guessed of all the music they reacted to they would be jamming to Hank Shermann and the King. Let alone love it. Good work guys.
I think Mercyful Fate is one of those bands that separate metal fans from the casual listeners - based on this reaction, it sounds like George and Ryan - especially George - seem to have been won over as metal fans :)
Too funny the reactions of the vocals, as a fan of King Diamond and Mercyful Fate I'm so used to his vocals that surprised me others reactions haha. It's my favorite metal singer, for me Abigail it's one of the best metal records for the epic terror storie on it too. And not only King but La'roque its an absolute guitar legend, those riffs damn. I'm surprised with the song you picked coul'd be more right. One of hidden masterpieces. I recomend listen to Welcome Home, mind blowing riff. And I recomend others bands too : Korpiklaani - *Folk metal, it's like celtic music this style very fun.
Alestorm ( Pirate Metal, yes it's about pirates adventures and beer very fun too).
Running Wild - Pirate Heavy metal, this one it's almost like the previous but with mind blowing instrumental guys)
Thank you.
Yesssss!! Curse of the Pharaohs next please! Fire riffs as always, plus his vocals are more toned down/normal sounding and match the instruments better