Despite the … Read Full Bio ↴Members from Mercyful Fate, King Diamond and Iron Fire.
Despite the fact that Mercyful Fate has been an active band since their return to the scene in 1993, MF guitarist Hank Shermann always seems to be able to find time for side projects and bands to play in (two such projects were Gutrix and Virus 7). Force Of Evil pairs Shermann with his old MF guitarist pal Michael Denner (who, unlike Shermann, had left MF some time ago), alongside a rhythm section made up of guys well known to MF or King Diamond fans, and topped by respected Iron Fire vocalist Martin Steene. Of all the non-MF bands that Shermann has played in, Force Of Evil might be the one with the style closest to Mercyful Fate, though it's not a perfect fit -- the style here is clearly rooted in traditional metal, though more upbeat than the darker tones of MF, and Steene sounds nothing like King Diamond, his style also more in line with traditional 80's metal vocalists. This isn't a revolutionary album, but it's solid, with excellent guitar work by Shermann and Denner, and thus far a hit with European fans. Shermann's aforementioned past projects have been short-lived, but Force Of Evil looks to be a longer-term proposition.
Back to hell
Force of Evil Lyrics
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Resurrected from the dead
Vengeance keeps on driving him
You take a bullet in the head
Cut you up, limb by limb
He was betrayed by the force
Behind bars among the thieves
Badge of evil never sleeps
He will hunt till Armageddon
Won't stop before the deed is done
Coming for you, coming for me
Time to set the sinners free
In the night, in the moonlight
From the shadows he will avenge
In the night, in the moonlight
He's waiting for revenge and he will drag you
Back to Hell
Another shift of mayhem
Killing in the streets
Revenge of the damned
On the blood of guilt he feed
With the right to remain dead
And arrest without a trial
Stone cold, killing pet
While the world is in denial
He will hunt till Armageddon
Won't stop before the deed is done
Coming for you, coming for me
Time to set the sinners free
In the night, in the moonlight
From the shadows he will avenge
In the night, in the moonlight
He's waiting for revenge and he will drag you
Back to Hell
Solo: Denner
Solo: Shermann
Coming for you, coming for me
Time to set the sinners free
In the night, in the moonlight
From the shadows he will avenge
In the night, in the moonlight
He is coming for you
In the night, in the moonlight
He's waiting for revenge and he will drag you
Back to Hell
He will drag yo back to Hell
Back to Hell
Force of Evil's song "Back to Hell" tells the story of a resurrected vengeful character who seeks to avenge his betrayal by the force. He takes justice into his own hands, killing and cutting up those who wronged him. He is a "badge of evil" that never sleeps, and he will stop at nothing until his revenge is complete. The lyrics suggest that he has already died once before, and now he has been brought back to life to seek retribution.
The song speaks to the concept of justice and the lengths that people sometimes go to right a wrong. It also addresses the theme of revenge, suggesting that sometimes it is necessary to right a wrong, even if it means taking matters into your own hands. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that the force of evil will always exist in the world, and that those who wrong others will eventually be punished for their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Back to Hell!
The subject is being sent back to Hell where it came from.
Resurrected from the dead
The subject has come back to life after dying.
Vengeance keeps on driving him
The subject is motivated by a desire for revenge.
You take a bullet in the head
The subject will use violent means, like shooting someone in the head.
Cut you up, limb by limb
The subject will torture someone by cutting off their limbs.
He was betrayed by the force
The subject was let down by an authority figure.
Behind bars among the thieves
The subject is in jail, surrounded by criminals.
Smashing down the prison doors
The subject is escaping from prison.
Badge of evil never sleeps
The subject is always evil and doing terrible things.
He will hunt till Armageddon
The subject will pursue their revenge until the end of the world.
Won't stop before the deed is done
The subject won't give up until they accomplish their goal.
Coming for you, coming for me
The subject is threatening to harm both the listener and themselves.
Time to set the sinners free
It's time to punish those who have done wrong.
In the night, in the moonlight
The subject will do their revenge under the cover of night.
From the shadows he will avenge
The act of revenge will be carried out from a hidden position.
He's waiting for revenge and he will drag you
The subject is eagerly anticipating revenge and won't hesitate to inflict it.
Another shift of mayhem
The subject will cause more chaos and destruction.
Killing in the streets
The subject will commit murders in public places.
Revenge of the damned
The act of revenge is being carried out by someone who has suffered greatly.
On the blood of guilt he feed
The subject is fuelled by the blood spilled by those who feel guilty.
With the right to remain dead
The subject doesn't want to continue living.
And arrest without a trial
The subject is the one doing the arresting, without any legal process.
Stone cold, killing pet
The subject is hardened and merciless, capable of killing without any emotional response.
While the world is in denial
While the world pretends that everything is okay, the subject knows better.
He is coming for you
The subject is threatening the listener.
He will drag yo back to Hell
The subject will force the listener to return to a place of suffering and punishment.
Back to Hell
The subject is reminding the listener of their ultimate destination.
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