Two From the Vault: Don’t Break the Oath / Return of the Vampire

Mercyful Fate

Two From the Vault: Don’t Break the Oath / Return of the Vampire

RELEASED: July 12, 2004
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. A Dangerous Meeting 5:10 2. Nightmare 6:19 3. Desecration of Souls 4:54 4. Night of the Unborn 4:59 5. The Oath 7:31 6. Gypsy 3:08 7. Welcome Princes of Hell 4:03 8. To One Far Away 1:31 9. Come to the Sabbath 5:19 10. Death Kiss (demo) 4:30
Historical Archive
Two From the Vault: Don’t Break the Oath / Return of the Vampire is a compilation album by the Danish heavy metal band Mercyful Fate, released in 1991. It features two of their classic albums, 'Don't Break the Oath' (1984) and 'Return of the Vampire' (1992), showcasing the band's unique blend of heavy metal and dark themes. The album is celebrated for its theatrical elements, intricate songwriting, and King Diamond's distinctive falsetto vocals, which solidified Mercyful Fate's status as pioneers in the heavy metal genre. The compilation serves as a reminder of the band's influence on the burgeoning black metal scene in the late 1980s and early 1990s, leaving a lasting legacy in metal music.