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Denmark (1991 – present)

There are several artists called Mercenary:
1) (Danish Metal band) Mercenary is a six-piece metal band from Denmark that combines both power metal and melodic death metal genres, and in their earlier work thrash metal; however, they are “tagged” as a melodic death metal band by many. The band was formed in 1991, they have released a total of five albums.

Mercenary was formed in Aalborg, Denmark, in 1991. After the release of two demos, they were able to sign with Black Day Records, and released a four-song EP, Supremacy (1996). In 1997, they were signed to the Danish label Serious Entertainment, and in 1998 they released their full-length debut, First Breath.

In 2002, the band decided to expand their sound with the addition of vocalist Mikkel Sandager, as well as his brother Morten, who introduced keyboards into their songs. This new line-up added new dimensions to their sound, blending more melody into their more aggressive heaviness.

Mercenary’s fame increased that year with their slot on the ProgPower music festival in the United States, as well as with the release of their sophomore effort, Everblack. It was after this that the band fired drummer Rasmus Jacobsen, thinking that he invested too little time into Mercenary and too much into other projects.

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Vader555 wrote:
yesterday evening

RIP Mercenary?! What the hell?! Even if they don't make another album or do in a different style, 11 dreams, THTR and AOL will remain forever in my memory, thanks for the music is all i can say.

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PenguinOfEvil wrote:
yesterday afternoon

Shit. I'll Miss Mikkel.

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-Lancman- wrote:
yesterday afternoon

Oh fuck...those three are gone...that sucks big time...but i still hope that the guys who remained in the band will make an kickass album...Mercenary lives on! But i wonder who will replace the vocalist...that's like when Christian from Scar Symmetry left the band...the fans gone crazy,because his vocals were unique....well,future will tell..

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ryujijitei wrote:
Friday morning

Jakob, Martin, and René wanted to make heavier, faster, and generally more brutal music (with an old-school touch), but Mikkel, Morten, and Mike weren't too happy about it. That's pretty much all I know right now, but I might reread the announcement again to make sure.

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tyrion89 wrote:
Thursday afternoon

Interesting... don't know what differences exactly they had, but guess we'll found out when the next album comes out.

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Sander1991 wrote:
last week

The bad news is just too bad to compense the good one. They shouldn't look for another singer imo.

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River_Of_Heaven wrote:
9 days ago

Agreed. They were, are, will always be Mercenary as long as lead guitarist, the mainman, doesn't leave the band...Music itself matters, after all.

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The_Tapdancer wrote:
14 days ago

why you people want to bury the band ? Jacob was main song writer, and he is staill in the band. and we even don't know who will replace Mikkel. I think fans must still believe that Mercenary will rise from the ashes.

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Setarell wrote:
14 days ago

the soul of mercenary has gone with Kral - the sound of them will be gone with Mikkel, Morten and Mike. i suspect new mercenary will be solid good metal - but they will sound very different and will never reach the atmosphere and spirit of 11 Dreams again...RIP Mercenary - thx for unbelievable music

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TheBlakester wrote:
15 days ago

I'm hoping for another album in the vein of 11 dreams

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ryujijitei wrote:
15 days ago

While I am really sad to see them go, I guess it really is for the best. Mercenary will still live on, and I'm sure the next album will kick ass, as their previous ones have; and although it won't be the same, I'll still support them, as well as Mikkel and Mike's new projects.

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haroldhazel wrote:
15 days ago

Sorry guys. But! I am sure I will see them in better situations, you are very good musicians and pretty young ... I'm sure that was the best. We will be waiting in their new projects. I own over 5 years listening Mercenary, I want to thank you for such good songs, and by that time I could see them on stage .... never forget those moments. His records will always be in my shelves and always. always talk to my friends and new generations of good music for a Danish band who always did well, a different band ... see you soon on the road!

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Riktenkay wrote:
15 days ago

Mikkel isn't my favourite vocalist or anything, but he has a very unique and distinctive style and the band is really going to suffer without him. And it sucks about the other guys too, of course. Terrible news.

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Noobnugget wrote:
17 days ago

Hm. Very likely the end of something that was great. What a shame.

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metalfanforever wrote:
17 days ago

That's a very disastrous announcement! I love the band, because of Mikkels voice. I like also the older album First Breath, but the albums with Mikkel and Morten were really the best ones. Mikkel are one of the few clear vocalists I like very much! And don't forget the drummer Mike, also a good man!

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BlackHawkSaber wrote:
17 days ago

What the eff? God damnit, this is one of my favorite bands... because of Mikkel! This sucks, I was hoping for at least one more album in the style of HtR or AoL... well, I wish them all well, hopefully they all make some new extraordinary stuff with their new projects.

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comastar wrote:
17 days ago

As sad as the departures are, I hope the band and the former members' new projects do well [2]

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AdamsFM wrote:
18 days ago

Wow, three of the band members? And the vocalist especially? Mercenary might sound much different on their next album...

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kingklepto2 wrote:
18 days ago

As sad as the departures are, I hope the band and the former members' new projects do well.

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EverFireHanD wrote:
18 days ago

very sad...:( but let's see in 2010...

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Our bassplayer René is featured in 'Under The Skin Of Rock N' Roll,' a new 388 page book on tattoos and metal featuring 97 exclusive interviews and numerous unreleased and unseen photos, is now availa. …

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