Label: Metal Blade

Reissued 10/6/2023, Originally released 1994

Mercyful Fate "Time" packs a nasty horror-metal punch. As always, metal icon and frontman King Diamond leads the way on Time with epic lyrics and instantly recognizable vocal range that defined the group's sound. Bandmembers, guitarist Hank Sherman, bassist Sharlee D'Angelo, and Snowy Shaw on drums do their usual fine job cranking out retro and near thrash metal riffs with biting precision. The sprawling "Lady in Black" is a clear standout, with its superior guitar grooves and relatively melodic and intelligible vocals. Other choice cuts include the crushing opener, "Nightmare Be Thy Name," and the title track,

Track listing:

1. Nightmare Be Thy Name
2. Angel Of Light
3. Witches' Dance
4. The Mad Arab
5. My Demon
6. Time
7. The Preacher
8. Lady In Black
9. Mirror 
10. The Afterlife
11. Castillo Del Mortes