Return Of The Vampire

Compilation release of Rare and Unreleased tracks early 80's demo material. Jewelcase with black tray, 8-page fold out booklet. Tracks 1-5 are From The Burning The Cross demo. King Diamond - all vocals Hank Shermann - guitars Benny Petersen - guitars Timi Hansen - bass Kim Ruzz - drums Track 6: same line-up, but from a 1982 session in England for Ebony Records, before the recordings of the EP. Tracks 7-8 are from Danger Zone demo. King Diamond - all vocals Hank Shermann - guitars Michael Denner - guitars Timi Hansen - bass "Old Nick" - drums Track 9 is from the first demo of the band as Mercyful Fate, before Michael Denner's recruitment. King Diamond - all vocals Hank Shermann - guitars, bass C. Volsing - guitars Jan Musen - drums Tracks 1-5: Recorded late autumn 1981 Track 6: Recorded early spring 1982 Tracks 7+8: Recorded summer 1981 Track 9:Recorded early spring 1981 Track 4 was later renamed 'Desecration Of Souls' and ended up on the 'Don't Break the Oath' album Track 6 was later renamed 'A Dangerous Meeting' and was included on the 'Don't Break the Oath' album Track 9 was later renamed 'Black Masses' and was recorded as the B-side of the 'Black Funeral' single Made in Germany (printed on Cd & back inlay) All tracks recorded live in the studio, with exception of solos and vocals which were overdubbed