Into The Unknown

Into The Unknown is a lesser known album by the cult legends Mercyful Fate. Not only is this one of Mercyful Fate's best post reunion albums, it is sadly the last one recorded with founding member Michael Denner on guitar.Despite being largely forgotten by today's listeners, Into The Unknown is far from a bad album. Everything that fans want from a Mercyful Fate album is present and accounted for. There is the legendary dual guitar attack of Michael Denner and Hank Shermann, some of which are just as good as the bands heyday if I do say so. There is also some excellent rhythm and bass work from Bjarne T. Holm and Sharlee D'Angelo respectively.The sound of the album is a little lacking in places. It really lacks a bit of a punch in the drums but the guitar work for the most part sounds quite heavy and the bass blasts through quite nicely. Vocally, I find King Diamond a little lacking in range but he still puts on a decent show.There are a number of decent to great songs from the opener Lucifer, The Uninvited Guest to the excellent closing number Kutulu (The Mad Arab, Part. 2). Each song does what it needs to, not one of them could be considered bad and it's an enjoyable listen at a perfectly paced forty five minutes long.Those interested in Mercyful Fate and King Diamond will without a doubt enjoy this album. The record is by far a better record than what King Diamond was doing at the time and It has a lot going for it. Unfortunately, with the production lacking in places, Into The Unknown could do with a nice remaster/remix.Published by Steven Lornie of Demonszone

I must admit that, along with the other 90's MF releases, this album sounds completely different from the Melissa/Don't Break The Oath era in the early 80's. Is that a bad thing? In my opinion, of course not! King Diamond is a smart guy who knows to reinvent himself (as well as his vocals) by delivering a bunch of interesting and enjoyable songs. One clear example of this is the exceptional song "The Uninvited Guest", in which King's voice seems totally adapted and fresh in what I would call "a 1990's sound". The same can be appreciated later in "Fifteen Men (And A Bottle of Rum)", and in the weird title track (I call it "weird" as this track sounds completely different for MF standards).In the end, a great MF album that it should not be missed by any fan of the band. However, be aware that if you are expecting here an album similar of the 80's offerings, you may be disappointed.

Mercyful Fate never did a bad album, King Diamond is a king vocalist, very enjoyable to listen to him.The album is very good, there are some great songs like 'Under the Spell', 'The Uninvited Guest', 'Holy Water' and 'Kutulu'.I think any Mercyful Fate and King Diamond fan agreed that its a good album and a must have for fans.So do it, listen to it, the album fits to every mood, and if you didn't bought it until now, King will haunt you down.

This is the best Mercyful Fate album since their return in 93. It sounds heavier and more modern. Excellent album. My favourite track is Holy Water.

Item in perfect condition!

never disappointed with this music

Great album

bought as a gift