MERCYFUL FATE Guitarists Back Together For 30th Anniversary Of Melissa Album

[@ryanmaxwelll2730]

I put Denner and Shermann on the same level as KK Downing/Glen Tipton and Dave Murray/Adrien Smith. Iconic riffs and soloing from a guitar duo who complete two sides of the same coin.

[@m2kss427]

Agree 100% !!!

[@pjmccabe4904]

Definitely

[@vasilioskotetsos7557]

No man they are far better than those you mentioned. It's totally unfair for the others such a comparison. The other duos are just mediocre.

[@BryanMccomb-sg7qw]

I remember reading guitar world magazine back in 05 and they had 100 greatest guitarists of all time I think between 50 and 60 and they compared them to Glenn and KK sux that denner is not in the new mercyful fate ever since then there the underground version of Judas priest too me

[@Dexusaz]

@@vasilioskotetsos7557 You can't be serious to call them "mediocre"... especially KK Downing/Glenn Tipton were essential for Metal guitarists.

[@danielsnider5783]

BRING DENNER BACK 2020!!!! NO MERCYFUL FATE REUNION WITHOUT DENNER

[@jamesmcknight8200]

In the annals of rock history, the riffs on the album Melissa are underrated to the point of of idiocy. I would say the album is equal to (or even surpasses) other instantly recognizable classics by Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and others of their ilk. Thanks for your contribution to rock and metal guys, you have brought many years of enjoyment to many people!

[@scotttaggart7503]

James McKnight I won't go that far but definitely underrated.

[@louie9138]

James McKnight. I agree!

[@Majin_sem]

Agreed , at the top with bands Like Iron Maiden for that matter

[@bigmez83]

They are definetly a page of history. 1-2 punch at the level of tipton/kk, for sure, and judas priest are my favourites ever in metal, just to say

[@tiny5500]

they were Pioneers in there sound, unique for sure!!! Melissa and don't break the oath are right thete in my book!!!! Of course the Greats that were mentioned were way earlier so ya there influence for sure. MY greats in my book! King diamond was cool, but lacked the riffs for sure!!

[@nellsonstout7001]

32 years later and Melissa is indeed still with us

[@bramvandebovenkamp9589]

Best song ever!

[@renekeldorff7864]

34

[@csanchez8365]

Fuck Yes!!

[@gwarment]

First Mercyful Fate album I got. Still my favorite. Metallica's Mercyful Fate melody is what introduced me to Mercyful Fate/ King Diamond

[@nellsonstout7001]

@@renekeldorff7864 38

[@michaelmclaughlin6440]

Here we see proof that Michael Denner is the essence of Mercyful Fate his tone is so upfront and maintaining the groove and style so cool cool!

[@m2kss427]

Right on !!!

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

The beginning of "Into the Coven" has to be one of the most sublime pieces of music ever. These two are up there in the pantheon of greats.

[@brandonfrey4298]

Hearing them do Into the Coven was just fucking gorgeous. I felt tears swell up. Brilliant🔥🔥🔥

[@alifarhat16]

Look at the smiles on their faces while playing the songs, it's beautiful. I love the Melissa album, it changed my life in ways i could have never imagined. The world needs more Mercyful Fate.

[@hektorlinko]

Me too! I was never the same after discovering this band. Had a great influence on me when I was in high school. It kind of made you tough in a certain way. The music got me through a lot of tough times as well. Good times! A++

[@kevinleonard2368]

Whenever I pick up my Gibson Flying V, Mercyful Fate riffs magically appear from it! Denner is a riff master!!!

[@onizgr77]

Glenn Tipton/KK Downing and Hank Shermann/Michael Denner best guitar duos

[@acdcking1234]

And kai and Michael

[@AFx3144]

@@acdcking1234 and so Murray/Smith/Gers from Maiden

[@tonyaltano7992]

✔🎸🏆✔🎸🏆💨🔥🏁🏁

[@filiplahoda248]

Hank Shermann guitar = hell fire Michael Denner guitar = black magic together = perfect union I believe there are some musicians who are destined to play together, so the great peaces of music could be created. By my opinion you two are such musicians. Not many people (if any) were able to create such atmosphere in their music as you did.

[@heuwarrior]

+Patty Cummins In the shadows also a great album. Mercyful Fate one of the best things Metal made.

[@cthulhu6697]

+Patty Cummins Agreed. I hate electronic music. I remember when Mercyful Fate got back together (in 1993?) and my girlfriend at the time wanted to see Thrill Kill Kult and I wanted to see Mercyful Fate (It was Halloween night and that's like my Christmas, I'm a left-hand path guy), so we had a huge argument where she called me everything but a white man, and went to separate concerts. Even today, when I think of it, I still think "fuck that Russian bitch". She was hot tho.

[@johnny-qb1ti]

Patty Cummins , plz name all

[@brianperry2599]

These riffs are f****** legendary that intro to Melissa is so f****** clean, and still hits with so much feeling after all this time

[@hankshermanntv]

Ben, No matter what Amps we use, it always turns out about the same! Sound is in the fingers. We normally uses Marshall with EL34, but to loud in an apartment :-)

[@evertking1]

Why will Denner not be in MF???

[@kennethkeene433]

You are my favorite metal guitar player and my 2nd is Bruce kullick, thank you for being Awsome

[@ninjamastergordon9115]

These guys had the tightest sound of a guitar duo, one of the best I have ever heard. Severely underrated guitarists that deserve praise!! When you go back and listen again, it's simply amazing how technical they were with the rhythms and their leads, all layered so beautifully to perfection.

[@stormcorrosion176]

NINJAMASTER GORDON bro the "Dead Again" album was fantastic in terms of it's dark and disturbing guitar duos.

[@bennyandersen742]

I am so glad I still have the record on vinyl. A masterpiece.

[@HeavyMetalSonicRM]

Get Denner back in Mercyful Fate before it's too late and rerecored Black Masses for a new album!

[@heuwarrior]

A man has to be a genius so he can make a song like Satan's Fall.

[@csanchez8365]

All of Melissa is a fucking work of art!!! Not 1 bad song . IMO

[@gilsaraiva2830]

and ´AT THE SOUND OF THE DEMON BELL` !

[@dcascato]

Two of my favorites Guitar Gods! Thanks all of you guys!

[@hankshermanntv]

Yes we did a version of Zeps Immigrant Song, actually sounded pretty good, but was left out, good decision I think! We used 2 inch tapes at the time, and recorded over the Immigrant Song to save tape! Crazy but no studio version avail. There might be a reheasal room version, but we keep it Vaultet :-) / Hank

[@PattyCummins]

Why? I know it it your music but some things need to be released before you guys die god forgive me for saying this. I have seen and heard you play Bach in concert so??? Any way you too rule metal guitar, take care and stay heavy. \m/

[@stuckmuffin6373]

Two of my favorite guitarists of all time...Underrated is a mind numbing understatement

[@NM-ib7ql]

Michael and Hank still have the best synergy of all guitar duos. Even after all those years it is still there. They complement each other perfectly. Their combined sound is so full that words simply can't describe it. Even in this impromptu take they sound so perfect.

[@couts87]

I am very grateful to Shermann and Denner for helping me with his guitar riffs. Mercyful Fate is my main musical influences. And I hope that in the near future the band again reunite and record a new album. Cheers from Brazil!!!

[@Yiannis701]

I bought "melissa" The year it was released. I was 14 I think? Now I am 44 and I still hear those songs with the same enthusiasm. Definitely one of the best albums in the history of music. Thank you guys!

[@korhansoydan]

Yiannis P you should tell about those days man!

[@deannadboralski4158]

kings musicians are the best. Have everything from king. Everything he does is beyond...

[@deannadboralski4158]

I had collected him from day one. Merciful Fate 👑 Diamond. Had a guy ink my field jacket with.. The bun on the cross kings first 4 track, nuns have no fun, inked on my skin

[@deannadboralski4158]

Those days? Have had my best of days listening to this God.

[@VultureLivesAgain]

I imagine that Mercyful Fate won't be touring this summer due to the coronavirus situation. You fellas should use the spare time to make friends with Michael Denner. It wouldn't be a Mercyful Fate reunion without him!

[@hankshermanntv]

We might do future full lenghts plays :-)

[@brianperry2599]

Denners playing of the intro to Melissa is epic , after all these years he's still flawless Bravo!!

[@mikeyowen]

This is the greatest thing I've ever seen on KZbin !!!!

[@thetyrant1]

Listening to these two playing and talking like this is a real treat. They have some great history together, in Mercyful Fate, Danger Zone and Brats. One of the best guitar duos for sure!

[@Debiruman1666]

I agree, for me, there's Glenn Tipton/K.K. Downing (Judas Priest), Denner/Shermann (Mercyful Fate indeed)... and the rest (Murray/Smith from Iron Maiden's 80's era, Hansen/Weikath from early Helloween and a couple of others) :)

[@wladdaimpala88]

"At the Sound of the Demon Bell" is so goddamn genius. Some of the best riffs since Sabbath. An underrated song, I would say.

[@STOP_RIGHT_THERE_CRIMINAL_SCUM]

I agree i also love the intro solo

[@russell_szabados]

At the Sound of the Demon Bell and Satan's Fall are my favorite songs on this album. Pure genius.

[@saraivatoledo1842]

EXTREMELY !!

[@victorwho744]

I agree. At the sound is the best song on the album. And that's with satans fall close second best.

[@saraivatoledo1842]

Satan´s Fall overmetals At the sound of the Demon bell anyday ... listen closely :-)

[@affonsopereira5699]

Satan´s fall and black funeral, my favourite songs from Mercyful Fate! Hey Hank, cheers from Brazil!

[@abismal1]

Genial... Maravilloso...

[@speck6]

What a total eargasm! There simply has to be a Mercyful Fate reunion!!!!!!!!!

[@rockymountainhigh5748]

Two, old school metal masters!

[@brianperry2599]

Still some of the greatest melodic soloing of the 80's ... Immortal classics that never get old !!

[@louie9138]

Awesome watching and listening to you Hank and Michael!! Appreciate you guys and your time. Great hearing you guys play those tunes that seem as magical now as they were back in the 80s, some damn good times! It's almost impossible to find raw metal with such tempo and time changes weaved so brilliantly. Melissa and Don't Break the Oath are impossible to beat, to do two masterpieces back to back testifies of the treasure Mercyful Fate had laid up in store.

[@tarcino26]

nothing compares to MFate..nothing comes close still sing it 30 years later...

[@jmsBoBo64]

Wow, this is so great!! Thanks for putting this up, Hank! I can "hear" King, Timi, and Kim along with the guitars! Getting tears in my eyes! (lol) \m/ Be great to hear the Oath as well!

[@ericr8048]

Hank and Michael have always been a great guitar duo and rather under appreciated, in my opinion. Melissa has been a personal favorite of mine for many years. Thanks for the music and the video, guys.

[@TheHairyHippo818]

Brings back so many memories

[@VictorMartinez-ve6ps]

THESE RIFFS ARE MEMORABLE IN ROCK HISTORY! THANK YOU MICHAEL, THANK YOU HANK

[@mesiasleproso]

KING, YOU AND MICHAEL ARE THE REASON I LOVE THE HEAVY METAL. GREETINGS FROM ARGENTINA

[@dwilson2548]

Thank you fellows so so much. last night I get a dreaded phone call that my mom fell and broke her hip she's in New Jersey I'm in California and I can't go to New Jersey without quarantine for 14 days so I'm kind of f*****. however this really made my day and picked up my spirits thank you thank you thank you fellows so much You have no idea how much I needed this. 🤓😷

[@santiagocarvajal1238]

I've learned all riffs of Don't Break The Oath, mow we're going to Melissa. Thank you guys, you're an inspiration for many of us. Mercyful Fate for ever

[@N505]

It's very good people's! It's very good music!!

[@javiersilva2292]

Ustedes dos me inspiraron a tocar la guitarra. Los solos de Melissa, Satan Fall, Into the coven y Come to the sabbath contienen patrones melódicos que fueron mis bases para formar mi estilo como guitarrista. Hoy los escucho a Uds dos juntos y me emocionan como el primer dia! Muy Agradecido! Javier Silva desde Argentina.

[@DrThrashenstein]

You guys are THE MOST UNIQUE BAND OF ALL TIME. There's no band that could ever be as original as Mercyful Fate. This is a once in a lifetime sound that could never and WILL NEVER be duplicated. The first MF song I ever heard was Doomed and when that chorus came up, "no way..." that was it for me. I became an advocate and full time promoter making sure every ear heard by making at least 1000 cassette tapes with Doomed and Evil and passed them out at concerts and party's. I know people were giving them to their friends because a few months after I started giving the samples away I was at a house party and some young kid pulls out blue labeled maxell tape (mine) and says "you guys gotta hear this". The look on peoples faces that never heard MF was priceless. GREAT BAND!!

[@karllux-d6g]

"This is a once in a lifetime sound that could never and WILL NEVER be duplicated" - Exactly!. \,,/,

[@eyesofvenus]

Two seriously good guitarists and criminally underrated.

[@voivod1777]

Maestros. 2020 Mercyful x siempre

[@Nokturnel666]

I only got to see Fate live once. One of my favorite bands of all time. I saw Exciter and Fate open for Motorhead. A huge influence on my own playing with Nokturnel. Eternally grateful for the music of Mercyful Fate, Loved this video!

[@eriknorlin4287]

Top 2 Of Greatest Heavy Metal Lps Of All Time!

[@Johnnykwik082]

Still metal AF after all these years. I think they are the best 1-2 punch in metal history. Thanks for everything Boys. I was always affraid of listening to Melissa bc i thought my stereo might rust, thats how f*cking metal that album is.

[@henryford8549]

Thanks for being around in the early 80's when I was a young teenager. I had a band I could hear and enjoy when others had the GLAM rock. Back in school it was nice to draw your logo on my text book covers (brown paper back) the teachers made us use. AND finally it was MF that made me want to play metal! Thanks to you and all that is Mercyful Fate!

[@mojorusty]

Man I still remember listening to this album for the first time and just sat there mezmerised through the whole thing. 30 years later it still gives me chills when I hear it. You guys are responsible for so many memories of mine, thank you for making such GREAT music.

[@micheal7005]

Two of the GREATEST guitarists & songwriters ever. I admire their playing so much, HUGE influence on my guitar playing🤘 Thank you for such amazing Haunting, Timeless music!!!

[@Ninja-rp4gx]

King and Mercy full have been around for a long time. I'm 42 and just recently decides to give them a listen. Recently like 4 years ago 😁. Musically I was hooked. These dudes could jam. Drums are great. Bass is cool. But these two guys work together and just straight up OLD SCHOOL JAM. Hell yea!

[@jelindsl]

Wow, you guys are giant influenses on how I play. Mellissa is one of the first chord progressions I learned as a beginner back in the 80s. I just cant express how much respect I have for you both as musicians.

[@jevfkon5787]

My favorite guitarists! Many nights were devoted to listening this and The Oath in the early 80s,many beers and and joints as well...

[@andybekhuis8745]

LEGENDS MELISSA CHANGED MY LIFE 🤘🏻

[@warpigcat]

Yes my friends. Here we have it now. Riff-Mania in its best form. Absolutely breathtaking. I bought the album 1983 and I'm glad to have all official releases of the 80s. Into the Coven is the bringer of this session. Fabulous.

[@henriquearaujo1407]

So amazing to see Hank and Denner playing together the eternal songs of Melissa's album!

[@Sabbathman1979]

Every note is legendary, both on record and when played live by these two.

[@CharlySardo]

Melissa was always my favorite fate album. When they started Coven I was filled with joy and laughed uncontrollably like I was 16 again. Thank you guys SO much for the history and for doing this! p.s Kim Ruzz was just perfect. 30 years ago we didn't use our real names on computer and 2 of my "handles" were Hank Sherman and Michael Denner. I STILL get mail addressed to Hank Sherman lol.

[@MetalMistress888]

Some of the sickest riffs EVER. love it!

[@72slayer72]

Thank you guys for doing this. And a huge thanks for all the great music through the years. Mercyful Fate is timeless and I will listen to it till my dying day.

[@tomasromio4258]

Undeniable, one of the best guitar duos in metal! And truly riffmasters! Don't forgeting the amazing solos. Thanks Mercyful Fate!

[@DimPetersen]

So awesome!!! Really, goosebumps all over body when I heard Melissa's solo! THANK you guys for this PRESENT!!! We want more of you together!

[@MrRungi]

Just found this video. This was the epitome of metal for me. Nothing has come close to this sound. These two still give me goosebumps. 🤘

[@FalkvonKronberg]

Incredible! I play in a Mercyful Fate tribute band, you guys and your music are legendary. Thank you for this!

[@exodus8590]

Thanks for all the memories Hank and Mike you were an isparation to all the great metal bands and beyond, wickedly awesome!!!

[@DominusLuna]

I could listen to these two all day. Fan of this since maybe '85.

[@muninnseyes]

Bought this album in 1993 and I'm still not tired of it. Great video thanx for posting

[@adbell1967]

My favourite album of all time! Loved the dualing solos these guys produced through the early 80s. When Michael starts soloing 'that' Mercyful Fate sound pops right out! Awesome job guys.

[@zebramasklover]

You guys still sound awesome together!! Thanks for this!! I was a really big fan of Melissa ena Don't break the oath

[@MrProgressor73]

Pure greatness, Mercyful Fate need reunion and we fans need you on the scene again. Must say that Melissa and Dont break the oath are in my top of greatest records everrrr!!!

[@conticompl1476]

The first time I heard this album 25 years ago. Since then, it's my favorite at all. Thank you guys!!! Bagging for new album of MF! Greetings from Pooland

[@nimrodchile4621]

Maestros ! Thanks for the video, !! one of the best pair of guitar players and awesome composers !!

[@fachman]

Pure rock sound, thank you guys for this music, thank you for sharring in the internet.

[@220volt74]

Evil yet emotional. Best kind of riffs :)

[@thebackoffice5408]

over 30 years I'm old and it still is better than most bands of today. my view

[@thunder5x]

I could just sit here all day and listen to these guys riff. What an incredible sound.

[@gianpaoloscordino2550]

The best duo of Metal

[@hankshermanntv]

Thanks Jimmy, yes we might do the DBTO for nxt years Anniversary :-) HS

[@sandroribeiro2956]

Uma baita dupla de guitarristas que dificilmente verei novamente!

[@tatometal]

somos 2

[@sufferbl]

Big praises from one of your biggest fans!!! \m/ I spent years listening to these amazing riffs. Mercyful Fate truly were, as James Hetfield once said, The Riff Masters! :) Many greetings for Republic of Srpska! P.S. Really miss Sherman/Denner duo... Vlad

[@jasonrussell3252]

This video is just so awesome. .I remember seeing mercyful fate at Mississippi nights in St . Louis Missouri..my first true metal concert/ I guess 92 or 93..and the first thing I remember was seeing was your amps and the first power cords coming out of em..bone crushing sounds. I still remember the show like it was yesterday. I still wish I can relive that night..

[@Witchfyre]

Heavy metal is having its best moment in years but... we need more Mercyful Fate! It's time to return!

[@blueeyes213]

Your absolutely right Witchfyre! \,,/

[@lepalar]

Greetings from Guatemala, you guys are definitely heavy metal hereos!!

[@karllux-d6g]

Guys, you're GUITAR HEROES of several generations of metalheads worldwide ( I and Lars included...), and yet you're simple and humble as holy men. Fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration, through the well of Time.

[@amoremorte3330333]

i most say this was a great thing to see the two of u siting there and sharing with us your 30.... im hiting 45 now but man was your music a big almost an only influance on me as a young lad and later on ... i remember all of theses just like it was then thanks guys

[@BenHigginsOfficial]

You guys have always had a brilliant tone - and even though you're using different amps here you've still got your signature sounds - awesome ! And you've written some of the best riffs in history - hail !!

[@lorettahookano6139]

Even now , just listening to it sounds & grabs me like it did the first time I heard it & got hooked !

[@hektorlinko]

Wow this is a treat! I discovered these guys when I was in high school in the early 90's and loved them. 26+ years later I still love this band. Thanks for uploading this! A+++

[@JuanAguilar-fr8iu]

all respect to riff and solo masters to metal music! thanks for you talent!

[@craigharrison5406]

The two creators of some of my favourite guitar riffs🤘🤘🤘

[@dannyfelice6284]

amazing awesome guitar players

[@boblord1312]

So much love for this incredible band

[@sancs]

Fantastic, thank you very much... Just great... Great songs, great album...

[@pauldodson66]

This album is loaded with killer riffs!🤘

[@jasonrussell3252]

To of the best metal guitarist in the world right there..YEAH...\m/..I got to see you guys in st.louis in the 90s with mercyful fate and thats what started my heavy metal life...

[@josephah2000]

One of my favorite albums of all time. So may great tracks.