In 1980, he left Black Rose and joined the punk-metal band Brats where he met the three musicians (Hank Shermann, Michael Denner, Timi Hansen) that would join with King Diamond in 1980 to become Mercyful Fate.
He left Black Rose. This was in 1980. He joined the punk-metal band Brats where he met the three musicians (Hank Shermann Timi Hansen). This was in 1980. These three musicians (Hank Shermann Timi Hansen) would join with King Diamond in 1980. This is to become Mercyful Fate. Hank Shermann was Michael Denner.