Artists similar to
Mercyful Fate
In short
The artists most similar to Mercyful Fate are King Diamond, Anthrax, Dio, Accept and Venom, from the same heavy metal and metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Mercyful Fate?
The artists most similar to Mercyful Fate are King Diamond, Anthrax, Dio, Accept and Venom, from the same heavy metal and metal circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Mercyful Fate?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: King Diamond, Testament, Helloween, Death, Sodom and Diamond Head have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Mercyful Fate" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Mercyful Fate?
Mercyful Fate is usually associated with heavy metal and metal (group · DK · active since 1981), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 20 October 2026.