Special Topics in Metalology #2: Long Live the King Pt. 1- Mercyful Fate in the 1980s

Heavy Metal 101

Wherein Eric and John explore the formative years and the 1980's output of possibly the most important band of all the bands, the glorious Mercyful Fate! Long live the King indeed.

Throughout these "Special Topics in Metalology" episodes, we'll feature extended timeframes, more music, and even more verbal sparring, as we engage in deep dive explorations and analyses of challenging and esoteric subjects drawn from a wide swath of heavy metal history.

Click on the links below for all the music listening breaks in this episode!

Music listening break #1: Brats- "OY-905"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKsNfKRwLVM

Music listening break #2: Black Rose- "Locked Up in the Snow"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwMa1pK_Nyg

Music listening break #3: Mercyful Fate- "Return of the Vampire" (demo)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDlq2ZN2muI

Music listening break #4: Mercyful Fate- "Doomed By the Living Dead"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18EvR5HnwVg

Music listening break #5: Mercyful Fate- "Evil"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3Q5lH09GuM

Music listening break #6: Mercyful Fate- "Come to the Sabbath"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvvsWC9HmqA

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