The third full length album studio album by the Danish heavy metal band, originally released in June 1993. It is the first offering of the band since their reunion in 1992. This would be the final full-length album Timi Hansen would appear on before his death in 2019. Unlike previous Mercyful Fate albums, which were entirely centered around lyrical themes of Satanism and the occult, the lyrics on this album are rather focused on more conceptual horror-themes, akin to King Diamond's work with his eponymous band.
Track Listing:
1. Egypt - Mercyful Fate (4.53)
2. The Bell Witch - Mercyful Fate (4.34)
3. The Old Oak - Mercyful Fate (8.55)
4. Shadows - Mercyful Fate (4.43)
5. A Gruesome Time - Mercyful Fate (4.32)
6. Thirteen Invitations - Mercyful Fate (5.17)
7. Room of Golden Air - Mercyful Fate (3.07)
8. Legend of the Headless Rider - Mercyful Fate (7.43)
9. Is That You, Melissa - Mercyful Fate (4.41)
10. Return of the Vampire...1996 (Bonus Track) - Mercyful Fate (5.08)
Year of Production: 1993
