Mercyful Fate
The Beginning
Track Listing
1. Doomed by the Living Dead Meaning 5:09 2. A Corpse Without Soul Meaning 6:58 3. Nuns Have No Fun Meaning 4:21 4. Devil Eyes 5:52 5. Curse of the Pharaohs Meaning 3:53 6. Evil Meaning 4:03 7. Satan’s Fall Meaning 10:31 8. Black Masses 4:31Historical Archive
The Beginning is a compilation album by the Danish heavy metal band Mercyful Fate, released in 1992. It features tracks from the band's early EPs and their debut album, showcasing their dark, theatrical style that combines elements of heavy metal and black metal. The album is notable for its intricate guitar work, haunting vocals by King Diamond, and its influence on the development of the black metal genre. The songs are characterized by their occult themes and complex song structures, solidifying Mercyful Fate's legacy as pioneers in the heavy metal scene.