Mercyful Fate fans around the world can rejoice, as the legendary band has announced on Facebook that they will play a number of European shows in the summer of 2020. The setlist will contain material from the band's iconic self-titled EP, their classic Melissa and Don't Break The Oath albums, as well as some brand new songs! Read the full statement below.

"NEVER BREAK THE OATH

"We will be playing an unspecified number of concerts throughout Europe during the summer of 2020, including COPENHELL. It will be the 9 lineup, featuring:
Hank Shermann - Guitar
King Diamond - Vocals
Bjarne T Holm - Drums
Mike Wead - Guitar
with Joey Vera on the bass while Timi Hansen is away.

"We asked Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) to fill in because he has a very unique style and sound playing with his fingers, much like that of Timi Hansen. This is very important, since the set list will only consist of songs from the very first mini LP, the Melissa album, and the Don't Break The Oath album, plus some brand new songs written specifically in that very same style.

"This will very much be Mercyful Fate as we were in the very beginning, except for a brand new major stage production. See you at the Ruined Bridge. Stay Heavy.
Mercyful Fate"

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	Mercyful Fate