Into the Unknown [Explicit Lyrics, Original recording reissued]

Mercyful Fate | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 22, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Explicit Lyrics, Original recording reissued
• Label: Metal Blade
• ASIN: B000025QZY
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #121,431 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't get enough of this album!, September 13, 2001

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David E. Campbell (Hell) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Into the Unknown (Audio CD)

I can barely describe this album with words... Technical brilliance! This album totally kicks some major a$$. Someone else mentioned this album is not as good as the previous "time", I would say they are just about even (i give this album a little more credit for the riffs). I see a sacrifice in "catchy" rythms for far superior technical ones. The riffs are sick, if you are a guitar player and like to jam on some MF, you have to get his album! This album is one of the greatest metal albums of all time. A must buy!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It Seethes With Barely Controlled Fury From Hell, May 18, 2001

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Glamhammer "chainedspirit" (Owensville, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Into the Unknown (Audio CD)

Straight from the lowest level of the Abyss, Mercyful Fate has returned from their weekly journey to Hell's fiery pit to bring us a true masterpiece. All of the songs are excellent, though a few, such as "Deadtime," seem to have been hastily constructed and therefore not quite as great as they could have been.

Hank Shermann is THE MAN; he is far better than Hendrix, in my not-so-humble opinion. I've never heard guitar skills like this, not even from Tony Iommi or Jimmy Page. Michael Denner's final Mercyful Fate album is a bang for him, with his blazing contributions matching Shermann almost chord-for-chord. Sharlee D'Angelo is the most overlooked bassist in the metal scene, which is a shame because his talent is incredible. Bjarne Holm operates the only unstable spot of the lineup, and so far, he's done one terrific job. King Diamond is the greatest vocalist I've ever heard, better than even Mweltyr or whatever his name is...

The title track is my favorite, I'd have to say, with "Ghost of Change" almost tied with it. Other shiners include "The Univited Guest," "Listen to the Bell," "Fifteen Men," and "Holy Water." "The Mad Arab II" IS an improvement upon the first, with a more bruising chorus and a more Middle-Eastern feel.

All in all, our resident Hellkites have outdone themselves, as usual. In my opinion, Mercyful Fate is the 2nd greatest metal band of all time, right behind Black Sabbath.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fate at their finest, July 8, 2000

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dale (Denver) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Into the Unknown (Audio CD)

An excellent album! The Mad Arab part 2 is an actualimprovement over the first installment of the song found on the"Time" album; and the title track is mind blowing. I was a little dissapointed by Dead Again after this release, but I guess these are kind of big shoes to fill.