Mercyful Fate--Don't Break the Oath

Mercyful Fate--Don't Break the Oath (1984) Rating--8.1

A very Priest-like distortion feel, with the same light strains of Maiden that showed up on the previous release. Overall, a heavier, more detailed, and more energetic offering than before.
Drive and classic churn fuel "Welcome Princess of Hell," "Death Kiss," and the mysteriously winding and excellent "Gypsy." Quick guitar work paces "The Oath," and both "Night of the Unborn" and "A Dangerous Meeting" are solid fare.
Considered by many classic metal fans to be one of the band's (and King Diamond's) finest moments, this is truly a no-nonsense slab---with heaps of style and thematic character to boot.
TRACK LIST: A Dangerous Meeting/Nightmare/Desecration of Souls/Night of the Unborn/The Oath/Gypsy/Welcome Princess of Hell/To One Far Away/Come to the Sabbath/Death Kiss (Demo)

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