*Reissued & remastered in 1997 by Roadrunner Records.
Contains 1 bonus track & 10 tracks total.
Contains 1 bonus track & 10 tracks total.
Country: Denmark
Language: English
Genre: Heavy Metal
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© 1984-1997 Roadrunner Records
AllMusic Review by Steve Huey
All of Mercyful Fate's potential was fulfilled on Don't Break the Oath, a doomy, gothic collection of post-Priest/Maiden black metal preoccupied with Satan and the occult. Hank Shermann and Michael Denner keep their progressive rock tendencies reigned in while still delivering plenty of the neo-classical feel that gives the music its atmosphere, and King Diamond uses his vocal range to great theatrical effect. Fate's sound and attitude were highly influential on later gothic/black metal bands, especially in Europe, and Don't Break the Oath consistently encapsulates their appeal.
tags: mercyful fate, don't break the oath, 1984, 1997, remastered,
