By: Johnny Blaze(Leprosy)

Johnny Blaze(Leprosy) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:27:59 +0000

I can understand why King Diamond’s vocals could turn some metalheads away, much in the same way Halford’s vocal style has over the years with Priest. But I believe timing and promotion is responsible for the success Judas Priest has had. They came out at a time when there were hardly any metal bands to choose from, and they were on a major label with world wide tours to boot. Mercyful Fate I think were great enough to have the same or better success than Priest, but they were underground and on an independant label, playing in bars and pizza places. The only ones who knew about them were us Metal fans who knew of the underground back then. I tell you, Mercyful Fate were highly regarded and respected and well received among us who were into the early thrash scene. Had they been able to promote their material, I’m sure the mainstream/top water fans would have accepted them too.
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I believe King Diamond is a little more successful than you’re giving him credit. Watch Clerks II and Metalocalypse. You can’t get a gig with those 2 unless you have been somewhat successful.

By: Future Citizen of Forvik

Future Citizen of Forvik — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:09:59 +0000

I think that some are scared away by his whole "I am a satanist" thing. His voice is unique, but also his song topics are also rather strange. He sings about witches and black masses and stuff. Not for everybody.
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Comments on: What if Mercyful Fate had a different vocalist?

By: Johnny Blaze(Leprosy)

By: Future Citizen of Forvik