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Mercenary

Mercenary started in Denmark in 1991, playing a mix of melodic death metal and thrash. Their first album, 'First Breath,' came out in 1998. They had some...

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Mercenary's melodic death metal from Denmark

A Danish band that mixed thrash and melodic death metal across three decades.

For a good sense of their sound, try 'Holding On To Serenity' or 'The Hours That Remain.' They're both solid examples of what the band does well.

Mercenary's 2004 album '11 Dreams' tackled alienation and depression with a directness that stood out in metal circles. Songs like 'Holding On To Serenity' show their knack for blending aggression with melody. Their 2007 album 'The Hours That Remain' remains one of their most complete statements.

They started in 1991 and released their first album 'First Breath' in 1998. After label troubles around 2002's 'Everblack,' they found their footing with '11 Dreams' and 'The Hours That Remain.' They kept recording through the 2010s with albums like 'Architect of Lies' and 'Through Our Darkest Days.'

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Mercenary started in Denmark in 1991, playing a mix of melodic death metal and thrash. Their first album, 'First Breath,' came out in 1998. They had some trouble when their label went bankrupt around the time of their second album, 'Everblack,' in 2002.

Their 2004 album '11 Dreams' dealt with themes like alienation and depression, which got some attention for its lyrics. The 2007 album 'The Hours That Remain' did well with critics and fans, and it's one of their better-known records. Songs like 'Battle Thy Demons' and 'Holding On To Serenity' show their style.

The band's lineup changed over time, but vocalist René Pedersen, guitarist Morten Sandager, and bassist Jakob Møller were usually there. They kept putting out albums through the 2010s, including 'Architect of Lies' in 2010 and 'Through Our Darkest Days' in 2013.

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