December 4, 2015 — The closest thing to a MERCYFUL FATE reunion thus far in DENNER / SHERMMAN, featuring Michael Denner, Hank Shermann, Snowy Shaw along with Sean Peck (CAGE) and Marc Grabowski, has posted their new video for the title track of their debut EP, Satan’s Tomb.
April 8, 2015 — Since the world should no longer wait for any form of new MERCYFUL FATE-related music, guitarists Michael Denner and Hank Shermann have announced their new name simply entitled, DENNER / SHERMANN.
November 4, 2013 — Recently, original MERCYFUL FATE guitarists Michael Denner and Hank Shermann got together for the 30th anniversary of the band’s monumental debut, Melissa. Check out this video of them jamming on a bunch of riffs from the album.
February 5, 2013 — Swedish epic doom metallers MEMORY GARDEN has finished the recordings for their upcoming fifth album Doomain. MEMORY GARDEN elaborates on the project: “The recording of Doomain must be the most relaxed album session we’ve ever done.
February 5, 2013 — Before there was MERCYFUL FATE, there was BLACK ROSE and BRATS. Today, we take a listen to BRATS, which featured MERCYFUL FATE guitarists Hank Shermann and vocalist KING DIAMOND.
January 25, 2012 — KING DIAMOND will make their long awaited return to the stage with their appearance at this summer’s Sweden Rock and Hellfest. Check out King Diamond’s message below:
June 14, 2011 — Set in the midst of a storyline/theme of societal anarchy and revolution, ARCH ENEMY follow up what is, arguably, the best album of their career in Rise of the Tyrant with Khaos Legions.
December 12, 2010 — Legendary vocalist King Diamond (KING DIAMOND, MERCYFUL FATE) recently underwent open heart triple bypass surgery. However, he is at home and recuperating well. Here is the official update from his wife and KING DIAMOND backing vocalist Livia:
October 18, 2010 — Four albums into their career and I can happily report that VOLBEAT are still going strong. Beyond Hell/Above Heaven is more or less “a VOLBEAT record” with it’s distinct blend and balance of thrash, punk, rockabilly, country, and 50/60’s rock n’ roll.
September 13, 2010 — Nothing beats good, memorable songs and Copenhagen, Denmark’s VOLBEAT specialize in them. Their rise to fame in Europe is quite impressive as the band have earned multiple platinum and gold records, and several hit songs.
April 29, 2010 — WITCHERY’s new album, Witchkrieg, will feature a slew of legendary guests including SLAYER’s Kerry King, MERCYFUL FATE’s Hank Sherman, KING DIAMOND’s Andy La Rocque, and more.
September 14, 2009 — Metal Blade Records has announced that it will be reissuing KING DIAMOND’s The Spiders Lullabye and The Graveyard. Both albums have been re-mastered by KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy LaRocque and are set to be released on October 13th.
July 6, 2009 — As many of you already know, MERCYFUL FATE’s “Evil” is featured as a playable track on Guitar Hero: Metallica. MERCYFUL FATE re-recorded these two tracks specifically for the game because the original masters no longer exist.