Anus.com reports that members of the
American Nihilist Underground Society — an organization known for its extensive and elitist Dark Legions metal archives — last week returned a long-lost artifact of heavy metal history to its rightful owner.
The
"Melissa" skull, which was once owned by heavy metal crooner
King Diamond, was stolen at a
MERCYFUL FATE show in Holland in the mid 1980s. The skull was said to be that of a witch who suffered at the hands of Judeo-Christianity before finding its way to
King Diamond. Prior to the theft, the skull often accompanied
King Diamond on shows and inspired multiple
MERCYFUL FATE and
KING DIAMOND songs; one of which was chosen as the title for
MERCYFUL FATE's debut album.
The
ANUS member who recovered
Melissa declined to give his real name, but opted to give his
ANUS screen name of
"Penisbird". To read his story, in a slightly edited and abridged version, visit
Anus.com.
