Released at a time when radio-friendly songs dominated rock music, the epic composition has remained one of the most respected long-form tracks in heavy metal history because of its complex songwriting, relentless pace and lasting influence on future generations of metal musicians.
Clocking in at 11:23, "Satan's Fall" ranks among the notable rock and metal songs lasting more than 10 minute. Rather than relying on repeated sections, the song constantly introduces new musical ideas, making it stand out as one of the most challenging compositions from Mercyful Fate's early years.
King Diamond and members of Mercyful Fate join Metallica at day two of the bands' 30th Anniversary shows at the Fillmore on Dec. 7, 2011 in San Francisco, California.Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage
Despite its lengthy runtime, "Satan's Fall" never loses momentum. Music critics have highlighted the song's unique structure, noting that the band deliberately avoided repeating musical sections throughout the composition.
"Melissa is relentless, and 'Satan's Fall' keeps up that work ethic despite its length, with King Diamond and the guys taking up the challenge of writing a song where no parts repeat, with Michael Denner and Hank Shermann unfurling killer riff after killer riff, arriving at the extreme end of action-packed."
According to guitarist Michael Denner, learning the finished composition "took ages" because of its constantly evolving structure. Guitarist Hank Shermann composed the music over many sleepless nights while playing an unplugged guitar in his living room.
Released in October 1983, Melissa marked Mercyful Fate's first full-length album and became Roadrunner Records' first album release. The record was recorded at Easy Sounds Studios in Copenhagen with producer Henrik Lund, with the band completing recording and mixing in just 12 days after extensively rehearsing the material.
The album has since been recognized as one of the earliest and most influential extreme metal releases. Artists across thrash, death, and black metal have cited Mercyful Fate as an inspiration, including members of Metallica, Slayer, Exodus and other major bands.
More than four decades after its original release, Melissa continues to receive recognition. The album ranked No. 17 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time, while a 2005 remastered edition was later made available digitally as part of the album's 40th anniversary celebration.
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