Show Notes
SONG - Mercyful Fate : "The Oath"
Released September 7, 1984
Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel discusses the Mercyful Fate song "The Oath", the quasi-title track from 1984's "Don't Break The Oath" with actor-musician-host Elliott Fullam. They also discuss his heavy metal upbringing, his Little Punk People interviews, current musical endeavors and his role in both "Terrifier 2" and "Terrifier 3".
Producer Mark Lewis also discusses the production of the song and Martin Popoff provides all sorts of useful information and historical context for the song.
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