Denner and Shermann are one of the greatest guitar tandems ever. They compliment each other's playing and are right up there with Murray/Smith and Downing/Tipton. No Metalhead should go without having Melissa and Don't Break the Oath in their collections. I wanna say thank you to Hank and Michael for all the great music they've created together! I've been a fan since 1984 will continue following your careers
@pattycummins46008 жыл бұрын
+Mediocre Gaming There new cd Satan's Tomb with Snowy Shaw and Sean Peck singing is not bad check is out the bassist is from Hanks band Demonica. Here on youtubechec it out . I have the cd and it kicks ass seriously. The singer sounds a little like Rob Halford.
@galaxybeing67716 жыл бұрын
WELL SAID !!!
@spaceace43875 жыл бұрын
Hank Shermann is one of the greatest guitarists/songwriters in heavy metal, it's a shame he isn't more well known.
@ninometalyears5 жыл бұрын
Great examples,and I could add Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt.....
@bellmeisterful4 жыл бұрын
You're right
@l0lw00td4v310 жыл бұрын
This album is a musical masterpiece.
@prsenthusiast2628 жыл бұрын
Every time I show my dad (who only listens to folk rock) a Mercyful Fate riff, he goes fucking nuts. That's how good these guys were.
@chrismemphis80624 жыл бұрын
I love folk and MF.
@Halford998 жыл бұрын
it's impossible not to get the goosebumps when these guitar legends deliver the goods
@Yarsh527 жыл бұрын
I had the same exact feeling when first listening to "Don't Break the Oath." The moment 'A Dangerous Meeting' started, the hairs on my arms and neck stood on end.
@joevallone73132 жыл бұрын
@@Yarsh52 Its maybe the only album that did that to me. I have listened to tons of metal.
@sweetjonnie9 жыл бұрын
It was the early 80s. I went to see Motorhead at the Warfield in San Francisco. Exciter was good. Standard issue metal. The next band to play blew me away. Mercyful Fate was nothing like that which I had listened to before. The quality of the musicianship did not seem to belong to metal at the time. I was at a loss to describe what I had heard. I found Melissa, the EP, and Don't Break the Oath in rapid succession. After that experience, most of metal no longer cut it for me. Mercyful Fate's albums survive the test of time.
@thomasackerly77324 жыл бұрын
Laurence Pinney Exactly MF is GD enough for me
@TheStathis19855 жыл бұрын
haha I love how Denner tries to imitate the vocals silently at the start of Gypsy. They are both geniuses. Probably most underrated guitar players in music
@gowixxx110 жыл бұрын
Listening to COME TO THE SABBATH makes me want to sing :D What a monster of an album.
@hinjurock8 жыл бұрын
Michael Denner has such a great Schenker-esque feel and style to his soloing.
@theforcemetal10 жыл бұрын
One of the greatest guitar partnerships in HM history, right up there with KK Downing and Glenn Tipton.
@sackson20256 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget Blakk and Larocque. It’s a shame they’re not together, just like Downing and Tipton are.
@blackstarblackstar21546 жыл бұрын
Sackson and Murray & Smith
@johnnyteres10 жыл бұрын
Tears in my eyes boys, thanks so much! My 2 biggest guitar influences right here. Looking back at the 80's, I was in my teens when Melissa and Don't Break the Oath came out and needless to say they changed my musical interests forever. This guitar duo was the main reason I decided to start playing guitar and I can still vividly recall all those nights alone in the basement figuring out how to play some songs from both albums. The Oath was probably the very first song I learned all the way through and our band would jam that specific song relentlessly. It's such a treat to see Hank and Michael jamming on these classics again. Thank you so much guys!
@hankshermanntv9 жыл бұрын
Hey Johnny, thanks for your kind words, glad we have been an inspiration for you to pick up the guitar :-) HS
@StoneGrooveRecords9 жыл бұрын
Cool to hear "The Oath" done instrumentally! Thanks guys!
@mix68096 жыл бұрын
That's a masterclass lesson right there, for all young guitarrists....
@SweGunner719 жыл бұрын
Don't Break the Oath is an epic album - one of the top ten metal albums of all time, if you ask me.
@thalesvasconcellos20863 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree with you on that!
@thetyrant19 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these uploads, Hank. It's amazing to watch you and Michael playing these old classics together. I have great respect for the both of you, and your creativity and talent will live on in your music for generations to come. Thank you for your greatly inspiring work! - Karl
@hankshermanntv9 жыл бұрын
Hey Karl, thanks fot the kind words. We have more great stuff coming up...stay tuned..HS
@middian92188 жыл бұрын
+Hank Shermann Official cant wait
@christophermorelos66283 жыл бұрын
Black goat cheese of the forest sez good morning
@jkwttrs4 жыл бұрын
Some of the best guitar work of all time. One of the best metal albums. Been listening to Dont break the Oath and Melissa since they came out and still love it!
@gnusmas19146 жыл бұрын
i could not wipe this smile off my face
@rodrigohammer14924 жыл бұрын
Still nowadays, one of the best guitar duos in Rock. Supreme playing with very difficult scales. Geniuses.
@lepalar3 жыл бұрын
Men I wish to see Mercyful with its original members, its sad that the great player Hansen passed away, still it would be great to see this awesome duet of guitarrist playing
@josefcosta82674 жыл бұрын
So beautiful, heavy, shredding, absolutely...fucking loved these guys since '83, saw them at the Country Club in Feb '85 and so many times since
@middian92188 жыл бұрын
Such a good feeling to see you guys together nowadays! TOUR TOUR TOUR? North America!!!!!!!!!!
@AFx31443 жыл бұрын
Their brains are still set to perform very old and long time not performed stuffs. Very nice!!
@marcelovera80044 жыл бұрын
They are the kings of riffs, no doubt!
@mojorusty10 жыл бұрын
There just needs to be a fucking reunion, that's all there is to it. I just went to the KD show here in Seattle, and the crowd went apeshit when he played the two Fate songs. You guys have to do it, please talk some sense into him or management or whoever makes these decisions!
@N2Uhtive10 жыл бұрын
This was the first album of Mercyful Fate I had ever heard. I was 13 years old at the time, back in 88. I still listen to it religiously to this day!! I turn 39 in 12 days just to let you know the impact your albums have had on me. Especially the first 3 (this includes the EP). Without you guys, there would have been absolutely no Metallica or Slayer... Or countless other bands who came later. Mercyful Fate is the BEST!!
@hankshermanntv9 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve, cool you like the Albums we did back in the 80s, we certainly enjoyed the early days playing concerts and record Albums!! HS
@AFx31445 жыл бұрын
My friend, once i saw Hetfield saying that Metallica exists because of Motorhead and Black Sabbath but not because of Mercyful Fate although this band has influenced Metallica. Influences...Many other bands influenced Metallica...
@thomasackerly77324 жыл бұрын
alexander fernandes valu Metallica was influence by them big time
@l0lw00td4v310 жыл бұрын
Both guitars got an AMAZING tone.
@CalebePriester4 жыл бұрын
These guys are legends! Their riffs and solos are out of this world, man!
@djjohncawley1615 жыл бұрын
The complexity & beautiful playing of both of these Legends, Mr Denner & Mr Sherman, back in 84, made Eddie VH seem like such a small blip on the radar. Everybody tapping tapping Eruption, & I'm moving the turntable needle back again & again, to learn to play all the Melissa & Oath solo's. Thank you both, (&KD), for all the wonderful music you've created. \m/
@awakenedfate7568 Жыл бұрын
Still Amazing all these years later...Thank You for all the Awesome memories 🙏
@Zaakarr4 ай бұрын
i agree, "the oath" is probably best track king had ever written
@mashishimatani1025 Жыл бұрын
I’m a 58 year old man from Mexico. The first time I got hooked into king’s Diamond music. Was back in 1985 When I went to record shop at Time square. I love king’s creativity. Stay heavy! Nyc 2023.
@bellmeisterful4 жыл бұрын
Amazing they said what I thought for the longest time. Dont Break The Oath is such a brilliantly written song.
@ricuzzom92696 жыл бұрын
I loved that album... still do.
@tymanngruter1808 Жыл бұрын
I was about 15 years young that i came in contact with their music, the albumcover is a part of my Mercyfull Fate armcover, tatooed by the great dutch tattooartist called Hanky Panky. Every time an old time rocker like me see these tatoos, we share good moments, and addresses. What music can do in your live is unbelievebel! Hail to Mercyful fate!
@Yazerhoun9 жыл бұрын
You really are gods. Both of you. And King Diamond too of course. Thank you for everything you've done, that's beautiful!
@mistercoder74112 жыл бұрын
sherman/denner & smith/murray the 2 greatest guitar duos ever... i loved listening to The Oath played 'live'
@findpeaceinnature43926 жыл бұрын
"Gypsy" is my favourite song MF, what a super rhythm and solos with finesse
@drummerw176 жыл бұрын
Excellent combination absolutely!!!
@gustabartok5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic record, fantastic band, fantastic guitar pieces in there! It´s time to celebrate.. with the King and full band reunion!!! please!
@Quietus56 жыл бұрын
Metal legends! I've been a fan since 1983! Epic!
@piotrlukaszewski71696 жыл бұрын
pamietam w 1985 r.pierwszy raz uslyszalem ten album,zrobil na mnie potezne wrazenie,do dzis jest swietny i wspaniala daje muzyke...pozdrawiam cale MERCYFUL FATE I dziekuje za wspaniale chwile z wasza muzyka
@GoldenGateNum96 жыл бұрын
*Legends & my idols, I wish there was a Don't Break The Oath part 2, King Diamond's Fatal Portrait* *sounds like Don't break the Oath without the power and hypnosis of this true Heavy Metal classic by* *Mercyful Fate. When people compare bands like Ghost to Mercyful Fate I feel like throwing up.*
@vondragonnoggin3 жыл бұрын
Adrian Smith and Dave Murray, Glenn Tipton and KK Downing, Hank Sherman and Michael Denner. Best guitar duo’s in the world. While it has been too difficult and expensive to find a Boss SP1, I have been able to duplicate the effect with a Q filter as I have a couple presets I made on my Line 6 HX Effects that get pretty close to the iconic tones of this duo. Some of my favorite songs to play on guitar. That midrange bite and searing solo sound. Of course the writing is stellar and what really makes the songs but the two of you had such great distinctive guitar sounds that set you both apart and easily recognizable.
@mikearmstrong10455 жыл бұрын
I've got nothing to say its all here. Hats off to KZbin for bringing us one of the best videos every. This is a keeper.
@karagicistvan7662 жыл бұрын
The best metal guitar duo on this fucking planet! Heavy Metal Legends! Tears in my eyes...
@TheSchmed6 жыл бұрын
I saw them live 30 years ago at L’Amour doing this, and it was phenomenal.
@dimleetorion9933 Жыл бұрын
Whoa ! I am in trance when I listen to this majestic music. Really happy to see them together.
@ReneGT18216 жыл бұрын
i remember when i first listened to the oath, i was mesmerized, thank you Hank and Michael for bringing back memories of the good old days...
@batlord5031 Жыл бұрын
You can tell this gents are really enjoying their bangers
@MrProfitsOFDoom6 жыл бұрын
Watching this gave me goosebumps
@chrishorton789 жыл бұрын
Hey Hank, hands down, Don't Break the Oath was the BEST, album, MF ever recorded (I still have my vinyl copy) & it was an honour, to meet both you, & King, backstage, in Montreal, in the 90's. Your material was some of the most enjoyable, that I played on guitar. May both the music & memories, of Don't Break the Oath, live forever, in our hearts & souls! Stay heavy & say hi to King for me !
@DKennett20134 жыл бұрын
I love these guys. I love watching how much enjoyment the instrument brings to them.
@BillZebubproductions9 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! Thank you very much for posting this!!!!
@markostanojevic62259 жыл бұрын
Legendary riffs from legendary guitar heroes...
@megasvennen7 жыл бұрын
Gypsy and Welcome Princes of Hell are the best riffs in the world
@jasonrussell32526 жыл бұрын
I'll never forget the Mississippi nights shows in St.louis..
@SergePax10 жыл бұрын
I have always been amazed at how the guitar work and the vocals on this album worked together. Just listening to you guys play I can actually "hear" the vocals. I loved this album when it came out and I actually still listen to it regularly. Thanks for doing this guitar only version!
@Quietus57 жыл бұрын
Legendary guitarists, playing legendary music from a legendary band.
@eljefediabl09 жыл бұрын
Easily the best metal album of the 80's \m/ Hank and Michael are two of my favorite guitarists, keep rocking on guys.
@Mission2Transition6419 жыл бұрын
THIS really made my evening!!! Watching Hank and Michael re-create the magic of those heavy riffs and solos from that album. Two of my favorite guitar duo's. Thumbs up!
@GhanimaGalach9 жыл бұрын
Goosebumps as To one far away plays....
@davidgardner87075 жыл бұрын
Best Guitar Duo of All Time👍
@jaromirzelisko25288 жыл бұрын
Fantastic music, immortal riffs and excelent guitarist. Thanks for nostalgic return. We want more :) we want your work guys!!
@edcrouse54912 жыл бұрын
Still amazing in 2022. Still jam both albums at least once a week, but usually more
@luisaugustocruzalves744Ай бұрын
Denner n Sherman no words for you two Great fucking musicians ☝️👏👏👏👏👏👏🎸🎸🏆🏅🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@KevinOrtega1980 Жыл бұрын
One of the best twin guitar attack duos of all time 🤘🏼💪🏼👊🏼
@scotth13604 жыл бұрын
Two of the most underrated guitarist and my heroes/inspiration on me as a musician.
@jayusher5763 жыл бұрын
How amazing is it to have these two guitar heros of the 80s still able to deliver the goods after all these years 😮
@jpeh331710 жыл бұрын
Listening to MF since i was 16. Im 41 now. Listened to your albums hundreds if not thousands of times. Thank you for those musical moments. Happy anniversary. O7
@chrisl24664 жыл бұрын
This just made me smile!
@thunderstruck65854 ай бұрын
I've been a fan since 1984 when a college friend played Mellissa for me the first time. I was blown away by the quantity of amazing riffs packed into each song. I was used to hearing verse/chorus/bridge with maybe an intro or solo breakdown but you guys broke all the molds with such intricate songs. The solos on top of the riffs were so melodic and interesting. I bought Don't Break the Oath as soon as it came out and was in love from the first listen. The intro to Desecration of Souls is my favorite intro to any song ever. I can feel it in my bones every time I hear it. Thank you for all the awesome music!
@BarbChiavelli3 жыл бұрын
You guys are the best song writers and guitarist in metal. There’s not many guitarist that can play mercyful fate songs. You guys and Andy are the best.
@danielratner681010 жыл бұрын
Bought the album when it came out. One of the greatest ever. Thanks Hank and Michael for this. Superb.
@thejessman14604 жыл бұрын
This is too cool, the duo back together again!
@BubblingSyphilisSund9 жыл бұрын
"Gypsy" has always been my favorite off this album. Easily, one of the greatest guitar duos of heavy metal here.
@timbuk11269 жыл бұрын
Two of my favorite guitarists and influences!
@AlessioSecondiniMorelli9 жыл бұрын
And for the second time... REALLY GOOD!!! I ENJOYEEED!!! Learning to play guitar, I always played songs like "A Dangerous Meeting" and "Desecration Of Souls" following the album versions... definitely. Well I was... 16-17 by the way. And in my school diary, I drew the devil on the cover, from what I remember.
@toddporter92118 жыл бұрын
two of the greatest guitarists of all time.got to see them play way back in 92 reunion tour
@toddporter92118 жыл бұрын
Michael Campbell they were awesome. Greatest guitar players of all time.......Andy Laroche also
@NullVoid2418 жыл бұрын
what are the chances of seeing a mercyful fate reunion?
@bmoremetal5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately 0.
@vaevictis_5 жыл бұрын
But whyyyyyyyy!!
@varteniupgarfty79855 жыл бұрын
Its happening next year in Europe!
@GiveMeYourNachosButthead5 жыл бұрын
Sadly no Denner or Hansen. But it’s gonna still rock!!!
@GiveMeYourNachosButthead5 жыл бұрын
Sadly no Denner or Hansen. But it’s gonna still rock!!!
@gyslainbeauchamp92413 жыл бұрын
Remember me good old high school time, listening métal albums one after another🤟
@matts52739 жыл бұрын
Amazing! Two of my guitar heroes playing my favorite songs again. I wore out this tape learning all the tracks in the 80s and still play them all the time. My band opened up with the intro to Desecration of Souls for years in the 90s and people went insane every time. These guys are guitar GODS! (i wish i knew what amp Michael uses to get that sound. still got it).matt
@tinippa8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this (part one and two) and Melissa video, looking forward to see video of In the Shadows, hopefully sooner than 30 years from original release :)
@Mantas8404 жыл бұрын
Straight up eargasm!
@Spaghetti_policy4 жыл бұрын
Wow. Brings back serious memories. Thanx guys for keeping it going. Stay metal. 🤘🙏🕉
@jasondrevyanko45309 жыл бұрын
EPIC STILL MY FAVORITE ALBUM 30 YEARS LATER
@mikeyowen9 жыл бұрын
This brought a tear to my eye, so many memories, To One Far Away is Michael at his finest, and I just found out today that King is at the Warfield in November to do Abigail in full with Exodus opening......I will be there...............
@mix68096 жыл бұрын
You guys were progressive metal before there was prog metal, you have meant very much to me in my appreciation of music...
@michaelthomas99914 жыл бұрын
These guys are a fantastic guitar pair. They have that rare ability to know what the other is about to play with perfect timing. I sure wish Michael would appear on the reunion - that would make it perfect! Both of them are really cool, nice guys, too. Thanks for the music gentlemen.
@hinjurock704 жыл бұрын
Hopefully he does - it's not Mercyful Fate without Denner.
@juandrey9 жыл бұрын
excellent,, the hope chile !! from my youth I follow :)
@texassteeler685 жыл бұрын
So absolutely amazing. You two are a major influence on me.. Awesome
@zzkajang77999 жыл бұрын
Hank Shermann + Michael Denner...the greatest guitarist pairs. I live in Malaysia, part of Asian country, loves Mercyful Fate music since the 80s...'till now.
@26bond7 жыл бұрын
One of the finest metal guitar duos ever...!
@molochsorcery43579 жыл бұрын
Thank you both. That was awesome.
@oiddio694 жыл бұрын
This was awesome!!! Mercyful Fate was my Favorite band growing up and still is today. This is a highlight of my life listening to this. Thank you
@bellmeisterful8 жыл бұрын
What a joy that they did this for us! Thanks a lot guys! I met Hank Sherman in Dallas at a benefit for a dude who died in a car wreck, it waqs at Panteras titty bar. I was like, yes!
@anemonina5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Dark Masters, for this.
@marez_39363 жыл бұрын
The beginning of Night Of The Unborn (howling, wolf growling, playing guitar) is the most interesting and best moment on the album.
@krezofenkrezofen35898 ай бұрын
GUYS, THANK YOU. IT'S ALREADY 40 YEARS OLD AND THE ALBUM IS THE BOMB!!!
@marcot.b24149 жыл бұрын
ohhh god thank ! it's so good to hear you again
@SuicideKid19799 жыл бұрын
Probably the most awesome guitarduo ever! :) So curiously awaiting "Satan's Tomb"! ♡ ;) Hugs to both of you awesome dudes!
@stanescalierh25856 жыл бұрын
Great music my idols for ever you and Michael Denner.