In the Shadows

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In the Shadows is the third full-length album by Mercyful Fate. It is also the first offering of the band since their reunion in 1992. It is released in 1993 on Metal Blade Records. The album contains a bonus track, titled "Return of the Vampire" which was re-recorded with Lars Ulrich on drums. Although Snowy Shaw is listed in the booklet as the drummer, all drums were recorded by Morten Nielsen.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Egypt" – 4:52
2. "The Bell Witch" – 4:34
3. "The Old Oak" – 8:54
4. "Shadows" – 4:42
5. "A Gruesome Time" – 4:31
6. "Thirteen Invitations" – 5:17
7. "Room of Golden Air" – 3:06
8. "Legend of the Headless Rider" – 7:43
9. "Is that You, Melissa" – 4:41
10. "Return of the Vampire...1993" (Bonus) – 5:08

[edit] Credits

• King Diamond - Vocals
• Michael Denner - Guitars
• Hank Shermann - Guitars
• Timi Hansen - Bass guitar
• Morten Nielsen - Drums
• John Marshall - Harpsichord, Drums
• Lars Ulrich - Drums on "Return of the Vampire"