9 (Mercyful Fate album)
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| Studio album by Mercyful Fate | ||||
| Released | June 15, 1999 | |||
| Recorded | February—March 1999 | |||
| Genre | Heavy metal, black metal | |||
| Length | 44:20 | |||
| Label | Metal Blade | |||
| Producer | Mercyful Fate | |||
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9 is the seventh and final album by Danish heavy metal band Mercyful Fate. 9 was recorded during February and March 1999, and was released on June 15, 1999 on Metal Blade Records.[1] This album continues the heavier sound that was introduced in their previous album Dead Again, and also marks the return of the Satanic and Occult-based lyrical themes which were prevalent during the band's first incarnation.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Last Rites" | King Diamond, Hank Shermann | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Church of Saint Anne" | Diamond, Shermann | 4:44 |
| 3. | "Sold My Soul" | Diamond | 5:04 |
| 4. | "House on the Hill" | Diamond, Shermann | 3:43 |
| 5. | "Burn in Hell" | Diamond | 3:49 |
| 6. | "The Grave" | Diamond, Shermann | 4:09 |
| 7. | "Insane" | Diamond, Shermann | 3:01 |
| 8. | "Kiss the Demon" | Diamond | 3:53 |
| 9. | "Buried Alive" | Diamond | 4:53 |
| 10. | "9" | Diamond, Mike Wead | 4:31 |
| Japanese release bonus track | ||
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| No. | Title | Length |
| 11. | "S.H." | 2:21 |
Credits
- King Diamond – Vocals
- Hank Shermann – Guitar
- Mike Wead – Guitar
- Sharlee D'Angelo – Bass
- Bjarne T. Holme – Drums
