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.

Stay Heavy!
Phil