Mercyful Fate "9"

9 is the seventh and final studio album by Danish heavy metal band Mercyful Fate. 9 was recorded during February and March 1999, and was released on June 15, 1999 on Metal Blade Records. This album continues the heavier sound that was introduced in their previous album Dead Again, and also marks the return of the Satanic and Occult-based lyrical themes which were prevalent during the band's first incarnation.

Track listing

All lyrics are written by King Diamond.

1. "Last Rites" Hank Shermann 4:12
2. "Church of Saint Anne" Shermann 4:44
3. "Sold My Soul" Diamond 5:04
4. "House on the Hill" Shermann 3:43
5. "Burn in Hell" Diamond 3:49
6. "The Grave" Shermann 4:09
7. "Insane" Shermann 3:01
8. "Kiss the Demon" Diamond 3:53
9. "Buried Alive" Diamond 4:53
10. "9" Mike Wead 4:31

Japanese release bonus track

1. "S.H." Diamond 2:21

Recording information:
Recorded at Nomad Recording Studio, Carrollton, Texas, USA, February - March 1999.