Mercyful Fate - Melissa (REACTION!!!)

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[@christopher4407]

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.

[@MidnightIsolde]

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.

[@Slahinki]

Metallica borrowed equipment from them during the recording of Ride the Lightning, and they also spent much of their free time drinking together.

[@ruinsane100]

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.

[@Archt1cStreams]

Yep!! That was great to me as well!

[@kyarthnohktiss]

Mercyful Fate isn’t black metal at all. Everything about their sound is based in traditional heavy metal. Lyrics don’t make a genre.

[@VultureLivesAgain]

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.

[@michaelvondrake7489]

VultureLivesAgain FREE THINKERS for LIFE!!!

[@vinceblasco]

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!

[@m.x.2442]

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"

[@VortexBunche]

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.

[@SortenRavn]

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)

[@pietrayday9915]

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.

[@thee.jaypodcast7135]

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.

[@jordanforbes149]

I'm more of a fan of Come to the Sabbath but I get ya

[@BompShardz]

Btw I love your initial reactions to King’s highs. No words, just raised eyebrows LOL

[@bananas1318]

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

[@davelayne6857]

Since there is a universe full of Cookie Monsters in metal, I suppose we can allow for an occasional Elmo.

[@DhampirBoy]

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.

[@joesmith8725]

@@davelayne6857 LOL, true.

[@selmacosta672]

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

[@LostInVegas]

Thank you Selma! ❤️

[@TheAdamSmasherMultiverse]

Facrs

[@Compendyum]

Still waiting for Moonspell, from here, Portugal! Full Moon Madness would be a nice start.

[@DShiflet01]

Just an FYI, these guys aren't technically American music, they're from Denmark.

[@user-zi3tb7rg5k]

This is an awesome post! Keep digging through different channels and bands because the love for music never ends

[@erickozal9044]

It's called "falsetto"!! That is the high pitch vocal style you refer to. King Diamond gets even better throughout his career

[@COEXISTential]

Then again falsetto is common in R'n'B, too.

[@gene870621345]

Falsetto? Are you sure it's not Truetto?

[@The0mnivore]

@@gene870621345 He gets better until the graveyard then he straight up loses his shit lol

[@GerardoGarcia-uz3pk]

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.

[@eartheternal3565]

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.

[@oiddio69]

You guys got my respect. Thanks for being open minded. Merciful Fate/ King Diamond 4/ever.

[@jb7250]

Welcome to King Diamond, guys. His vocals are unique and he is serious.

[@cstenzy9167]

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.

[@TheePIB]

Agreed, and I'd add The Candle or The Oath as specific song options, forced to pick. :-D

[@patogonzalezsalinas]

Or A Dangeruous Meeting by Mercyful Fate

[@TheTrognation]

Come to the Sabbath, At the Sound of the Demon Bell, The Family Ghost, Satan's Fall... lots of classics.

[@TheWolvesCurse]

King Diamond - The invisible Guests

[@Nightwench13]

The Uninvited Guest is definitely another one to add to the list!

[@jacebeleren3]

I love Kings vocals but I recognize that it's not for everyone

[@taco2947]

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.

[@johnhuddleston8647]

It is an acquired taste, but once you get used it...... YOU'RE HOOKED!!!

[@papadampreach]

Oooooowwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@Grandmastergav86]

He's the King.

[@acdcking1234]

I love the vocals fits the music

[@victorguerrero6747]

You guys are now metalheads. After this point, there's no turning back.

[@Jtb702]

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.

[@IdahoJockDoc]

Jtb702 Mother’s Getting Weaker has the best riff on the album, imho

[@michaeldejesus1049]

Invisible Guest may be best for these guys to dissect though. Seems up their alley.

[@PRHILL9696]

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.

[@jerrycampbell5010]

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.

[@violetvelvet9411]

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! 🤣🤣🤣

[@scoronis666]

Band: Metal Church Album: Metal Church Song: Metal Church

[@devonscope6222]

Lmao classic

[@brian644]

a must do.... great suggestion... beyond the black was great as well

[@goofayoo]

@@brian644 Second Beyond The Black.

[@shadowzsshorts6882]

Place: Metal Church Year: Metal Church Day: Metal Church Track Number: Metal Church Production Company: Metal Church

[@alejandroberrios4756]

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

[@pipemetal1979]

King Diamond's voice is like Sushi, you don't like the first time, but then you fell in love with it...

[@korgond]

👍

[@TheMetallica1977]

That is the perfect analogy for king

[@Tumuke]

Or you are allergic to it and you choke to it...

[@scrubtastic13]

ive never grown to like his voice

[@lassala]

I love Kind Diamond. I hate Sushi. :)

[@yuggothproductions]

Kings vocals are an acquired taste for sure! 😂 it’ll grow on you like a fungus!

[@mtl47]

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.

[@pietrayday9915]

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.

[@edclear9215]

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.

[@vlcervo7371]

I couldn't agree more!

[@Ian-nl9yd]

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

[@metalrager66]

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.

[@runescape4lifeho]

King Diamond “Abigail” next same singer great song it’s FIRE!!!

[@ironsave3201]

Yes

[@s.hi.1076]

Abigail is my go-to song to sing to annoy people when I am drunk! Best stuff ever

[@runescape4lifeho]

I love that song but the graveyard cd has to be the best when drinking lol!

[@nightelf4860]

Sleepness Nights my all time fav :)

[@tomcremeens7852]

Texas Living Abigail levay

[@yuggothproductions]

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!!!!!

[@pietrayday9915]

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!

[@SG-xc7ru]

My Fave KD album!

[@yuggothproductions]

S G me too!

[@lethalpunchjabtone]

Hi Peter! I'm a bit jealous you met King. Arguably the best voice in Metal.

[@yuggothproductions]

John Paul Blanchette hey buddy! Yeah and I got to meet Mickey Dee too one of my favorite metal drummers!

[@wrathaz]

I love how you guys will give just about anything a fair chance and listen. Very admirable trait! Great channel gentlemen!

[@joerikort6821]

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!

[@robertb.4202]

You need to do “A Dangerous Meeting” from Mercyful Fate.

[@shr00mhead]

I just listened to this for the first time and I fully endorse this request. It will be much easier for them to digest.

[@PurdyRich]

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.

[@Metaljonus]

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!

[@dthmtlhed]

This exactly. It sounds ridiculous but it hooks you.

[@Zero1380X]

That medley-cover is amazing, I think it's the best song on the 1st disc.

[@TheTrognation]

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.

[@Aarononautos]

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.

[@darkdudironaji]

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.

[@jeghamaymen]

I laughed so hard when king diamond started singing and mentioning Satan lol..their look changed .pretty much was my reaction ten years ago...

[@Chadner]

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.

[@youtubetrollking1880]

8:15 when george hits the high note. Pure gold.😂

[@LostInVegas]

lol

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

That's when MY eyebrows went up, cause he's ACTUALLY HITTING IT! Which is fucking impressive...

[@BlixTheGoblin]

Bro i died laughing when he did that omg...

[@bigmurph36]

"I'm hittin' that in the shower later." -George Never 4get

[@youtubetrollking1880]

Big Murph that, and "someone's getting put in a pretzel to this" while watching deaftones are hall of fame quotes by george.

[@DhiegoLucio]

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/

[@MakkusuDJF]

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.

[@MrMasterDestructor]

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.

[@filthyswit]

@Tuatha DeDanann oooh yes! Their miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinds!

[@michaelchristian983]

Astonished! King Diamond is a reallly cool dude that can sing like no other. He's from Dallas so I hung out with him a lot. Hell yeah!!!

[@NonZenze]

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!

[@lympitakisgeorgios8071]

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

[@EvilForgemaster]

I SECOND THIS

[@EvilForgemaster]

And Black Horsemen

[@EvilForgemaster]

ωχ φιλε ελληνας εισαι? τωρα το προσεξα

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

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

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

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.

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

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

[@Cornloaf]

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!

[@gmvr2178]

"A Dangerous Meeting" or "Desecration of Souls", check those songs out. From the album "Don't Break the Oath"

[@kenhall6525]

King Diamond is the singer, he is known for his falsetto voice and high vocal range, not deliberate, not funny, just King !

[@ynwadhd]

yeaaaaahh...I can get behind a well-executed falsetto...this was not a well-executed falsetto...this was some other shit, lmao

[@pietrayday9915]

Check out King Diamond in an interview, explaining how he became a vocalist, and started doing the falsetto voice! :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYm6qJWJeKmao5I

[@ronzg]

I find it funny and not King

[@victorguerrero6747]

Not deliberately funny but still funny.

[@Warlock_UK]

Thanks for that link!

[@Sam-yh5ov]

My dudes... if you think King Diamond sounds weird, just wait till you see the guy.

[@PRHILL9696]

Some people dont like him just because he is a Satanist. That actually made me respect him more

[@malindahasten9386]

Merciful Fate!? So impressed you guys did this! King is an amazing story teller.

[@DiegoPhill]

More Mercyful Fate and King Diamond... please!!!!

[@friderckcougher97]

A must

[@jacobcarlson688]

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.

[@actorman69]

What Jacob said!!

[@kimshe70]

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.

[@nuisance78]

I'm surprised they didn't do Abigail. It's basically the only King Diamond song I half like

[@cravenmoorehead5]

Abigail is fantastic

[@heathosterbeck2423]

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...🤘🏼

[@brandongomez9853]

I think you guys would like either Curse of the Pharaohs or Satan’s Fall by Mercyful Fate too!

[@DMSG1981]

...or Evil

[@andyb1653]

Satan's Fall has some sick riffs for damn sure!

[@ChudOnethirtyeight]

@@DMSG1981 yes, Evil is a great introduction

[@jimruthlessYT]

King is the greatest and most unique vocalist of all time.

[@charleslandreth3128]

King Diamond's "Welcome Home" is a must now! You won't be disappointed.

[@ruinsane100]

I would love to see their faces when he comes in with "Grandmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

[@Things606]

Yes this one is a must

[@cpatrader1]

Yep, that's what I was thinking!

[@Mastodon99]

Death - Flesh And The Power It Holds

[@R6-J4]

Mastodon99 yes, this or Lack of Comprehension

[@MONIMONKS]

I’ve been binge watching your guys channel all morning. I thought to myself “ I wonder if they’ve reacted to Merciful Fate yet?” And there it was lol! I’m glad it made playlist!

[@Scorpion75_]

"I'm hittin' that note in the shower later" hahaha. Thats funny shit.

[@DeRueben]

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.;)

[@marccouture67]

Definitely this.

[@shadowen4258]

Nightmare, Don't Break The Oath.

[@VortexBunche]

Three words: "A Dangerous Meeting."

[@vinylcity1599]

Now that is a helluva King diamond song!

[@CrutialHead]

"Hey this shit sounds pretty go...WTF was that?" Virtually every first time listener to MF or King Diamond.

[@badbirdkc]

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.

[@TonyHookedonVanlife]

The second I saw the title I said to myself "uh-oh guys, not sure you are ready for King Diamond(the singer)'s vocals yet..." His solo albums are like musical movies. He is like the Stephen King of heavy metal. They almost *require* lyric sheets, headphones & a straight-thru listen. Mercyful Fate are like cult classic movies, obscure in a way, but huge favorites & influential as well.

[@costpag82]

Really well said

[@gregj4564]

Try Mercyful Fate "Dangerous Meeting"

[@Joliie]

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....

[@Nightbreed82]

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.

[@CostasAn]

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.

[@metallitron9000]

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.

[@pietrayday9915]

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.

[@billvrabel1502]

I think Black Masses would lyrically shut the door for these guys; I recommend Evil or Something from DBTO like Desecration of Souls.

[@Nightbreed82]

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.

[@BATTIS94]

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.

[@gytannia]

Been listening to this since it came out in the 80s. lol One of my all time favorite guitar solos.

[@BardockPOL]

Holy moly, I never expected you to take Mercyful Fate to check it out. Big, big props to you guys, you are doing amazing job!

[@m4nyth]

Annihilator - Alice in Hell you might enjoy this :))

[@GeorgeAllynBrenneman]

Thhiis.

[@breeex]

Or king of the kill

[@metalhawk66]

i totally agree! Alison Hell will blow their minds!

[@metalhawk66]

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...

[@squiggliedo]

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

[@petebrown3715]

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.

[@slackerdc]

The riff in A dangerous meeting is just sick

[@MiikeyLawless]

Also, egypt is an all time favorite for me.

[@OpnDoarPlcy]

Definitely A Dangerous Meeting

[@olala398]

Agreed a dangerous meeting goes hard as hell

[@TheMKM]

Why no one is showing love for into the coven?

[@michaelhederstierna-johnse971]

Love K Diamond! Thank you for being so openminded.

[@thomashagl3594]

This is the one. Best reacrion ever!!! I love you

[@thomashagl3594]

Still

[@KaroKoenich]

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.

[@revsharp777]

KaroKoenich spot on, Sir

[@musiccitybyrd7326]

Absolutely DID NOT expect that reaction!

[@RN1986DSDC]

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

[@GilaMonster971]

Haha...you guys have the same reaction we all had when we first heard King. Listen to his stuff a few times and you’ll be a lifelong fan. Happened to me in ‘86, still diggin’ him. His singing has gotten better over time, he’s smoother and hits the highs better.

[@frOODAloops]

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.

[@Modnar621]

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.

[@jordanforbes149]

Oh hell yeah you just had everyone's cycle of reactions to King Diamond: "wow this playing is amazing! Oh my god those vocals are bizarre I don't know how I feel about this... ok know what? I'm kinda into it now." Definitely check out King Diamond's solo stuff too because the playing gets even wilder and King Diamond really masters the diversity of his voice. Especially anything off of Abigail or Them.

[@YosemiteScubaDiver]

Merciful fate: desecration of souls, a dangerous meeting, evil, curse of the pharaohs . these are some to the best metal songs in history. the guitar riffs on the first two merciful fate albums were in my opinion some of the best in history and probably some of the best that ever will be made.

[@jb7250]

Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King

[@jonasdankerlinnemann3385]

Amen, let’s get some Savatage on this channel, the most underrated band ever

[@lordjesseye2685]

Good God yes great pick to

[@devildart]

Sirens.

[@CDelasaux]

Such a good song. Gotta be done.

[@davidviteris]

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.)

[@ruinsane100]

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/

[@danthemann5230]

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 !!🤘🤘

[@YanksOnTop]

My Man is KILLIN ME!!!! You guys just kill me . Love the channel. Keep them coming!!!

[@joevallone7313]

This is your best video. Mercyful Fate has got to be the most underrated heavy metal band ever. King Diamond is a special singer.

[@Monsterdrumma]

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!

[@Monsterdrumma]

J W It is my favorite metal album ever then Abigail is my second favorite.

[@vinylcity1599]

Ah, YES!

[@ronaldeldonald]

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.

[@mattmaccay7063]

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

[@pietrayday9915]

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.

[@csantana1971]

Kevin Fong they dont notice because they get used to it... it is a matter to make it acceptable tonyour ears

[@jakubshouseofrock7109]

I love the way you guys were struggle to know when to pause the song the moment the vocals came in haha, I could just tell you were processing and seeing where this was going I had the same reaction to the vocals the first time I heard it, now I love it ! !

[@GWAILIN]

You guys said almost the same thing when you first played Rush. Yep, was waiting to see yer faces when King's vocals kicked in...you both turned yer heads sideways like puppies hearing a squeak toy! lol Best review ever

[@JHorsti]

Guys, it's finally time for ANNIHILATOR - ALISON HELL. Please, you'll love it!

[@out.of.the.depths_124]

JHorsti Yes, especially that Randy Rampage just recently passed

[@joeygilbert3558]

Good suggestion, that song is badass

[@spiroslabiris8523]

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!!!

[@drumrocker-bb4zc]

Yes!

[@hsda23]

Nice sugestion

[@MrEstpas71]

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!

[@265308]

BUT WITH STORY CONCEPTS OF HORROR IN EACH ALBUM WOULD BE THE BIGGEST DIFFERENCE FORM BLACK ROSE, MERCYFUL FATE N HIS SOLO BAND .

[@sixxgunnshooter]

One of the reasons this is one of my top bands is the warmth and soul of Meryful's composition. King Diamond is opera level with the vocals 💯

[@PerfectMask1]

Your reaction to this track summed up your open mindedness, I've been a Metal head since 1982 and I dismissed Mercyful Fate upon first hearing King Diamond's vocals 30 years ago. However, in the last few years I've really grown to love their music and appreciate the vocals. Credit to you guys for appreciating classic metal 😁🤘

[@uuuuu1111]

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.

[@pietrayday9915]

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.

[@TheTrognation]

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.

[@thrashtilldeath09]

UFO - Lights Out Specifically off of the live record, Strangers in the Night

[@johnsatvideopro8844]

The band as far as I know doesn't exist anymore ... King Diamond the high pitched vocalist still tours under that name. I grew up on metal, and even his voice threw me off in the early 80's ... but blew me away ... He's been around for generations!

[@JohnnyVinthe813]

Today You Have been Schooled In True METAL!!!!!!!!

[@michelbastos2863]

best comment ever!

[@horrorgamer6687]

\m/

[@JerryImp]

True

[@metalhead4206]

Mercyful fate - Satan's fall...won't be disappointed...

[@sylviaperez67]

Damn right, it’s one of the best bands that’s been recommended ! This is such a beautiful song. Long live the King!!

[@issellv]

I'v watched a gang of your video reviews...Big props on your intelligent, insightful commentary... And connecting ideas in ways thats refreshing and damn entertaining! Nicely done!

[@thrashnator1469]

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!

[@pietrayday9915]

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!

[@sosa42092]

ThrashDeath Assault they're not ready for that song

[@Arzharkhel]

Good example but there's literally TONS of modern metal bands that are not trash.

[@Galacticat_]

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.

[@The_Marketsurfer]

The entire Abigail album is 🔥🔥🔥

[@sepulchre777]

Mercyful Fate definitely grows on you. King Diamond's melodies are so gripping. I'd recommend the song The Oath.

[@Sir.JohnHawkins]

MORBID ANGEL - GOD OF EMPTINESS

[@mkousaka1613]

Blessed are the Sick would be good too.

[@Sir.JohnHawkins]

definitely. id like to see anything morbid angel or death

[@bonesshakin2543]

Or Where the slime live

[@NordicTXPK]

That vocalist is King Diamond, it works for him, and he is a freaking legend.

[@PRHILL9696]

Some people dont like him just because he is a Satanist. That actually made me respect him more

[@thrashtilldeath09]

Another thing. It's funny you mention that it'll be in your head. Something about King's music has an uncanny ability to get caught in your head something fierce. They'll be mornings where i wake up with a King Diamond song in my head that i haven't heard in months.

[@cyclopsmovies]

Guys, I love how you approach all music with an open mind. You bring such thoughtfulness and respect to everything, so THANK YOU. Mercyful Fate is one of the early Black Metal bands. The lead singer's name is King Diamond - his operatic voice can be a bit jarring at first, but then you can't help but fall in love with it, and yes, the music is just amazing. "Melissa" is one of their older songs. For something more current, maybe try "Fifteen Men (And a Bottle of Rum)" or "Last Rites." "Fifteen Men" has a SERIOUSLY sick bass line that I think you will love. King Diamond also has a solo career. His albums are all concept albums, so they tell a story from beginning to end. They're all horror-themed, mostly supernatural, and they're loads of fun. Great riffs! If you want to try some of his solo stuff, I'd suggest starting with "Abigail,", "LOA House," "One Down, Two to Go," "The Storm," or "The Wheelchair." Thanks for taking a few moments to read this. If I'm ever in Vegas, I'd love to meet and discuss music. I'll buy the first round. Peace and love, gentlemen.

[@Cryptic1911]

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.

[@N2Uhtive]

Cryptic1911 "Eye of the Witch" isn't Mercyful Fate... It's King Diamond solo.

[@Cryptic1911]

Oh shit you're right! I totally forgot about that! Still a badass song though. I edited the post and fixed it lol

[@alyciaford3638]

YESS

[@blaketitangulus4303]

A Corpse Without Soul by Mercyful Fate. No question....

[@beardorocks]

Love this band and song but it wouldnt be what i would play you to introduce the band. This was early and raw in the bands material. He def refined his vocal style as the band progressed and he entered his solo career as King Diamond. He is very theatrical in his music and singing style. The high pitch vocals are def a make or break for people in the same way death metal vocals are. Maybe you should check out the song Abigail from his band King diamond or maybe Sleepless Nights. Its some of their more note worthy tracks and maybe a good intro for a new listener of his singing style.

[@trevorhill5437]

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