King Diamond
June 14, 1956 (68 years old) in Copenhagen, Denmark
Kim Bendix Petersen (born 14 June 1956), better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish rock musician and songwriter. As a vocalist, he is known for his powerful and wide-ranging singing voice, in particular his far-reaching falsetto screams. He is the lead vocalist and lyricist for both Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond. He also plays keyboards and guitars on studio recordings but uses live shows to focus solely on his vocal performance. Diamond is renowned for his dark lyrical content and his story concepts. He is also known for his distinctive shock stage persona (in particular his black and white facepaint). He remains a huge influence on many rock and metal artists, including Metallica, Slayer and Cradle of Filth.
Known For
Credits
- 2023 ·Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstaras Priest (voice)
- 2022 ·Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022as Himself
- 2021 ·Texas Carlos Massacreas Self
- 2019 ·King Diamond: Summer Breezeas
- 2019 ·King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Liveas Vocal
- 2019 ·King Diamond - Live at The Fillmoreas
- 2015 ·King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concertas Vocalista
- 2011 ·Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Eventas Self
- 2009 ·Metal Retardationas Himself - King Diamond
- 2006 ·Metalocalypseas Employee 421 (voice)
- 2006 ·Metalocalypseas Ronald von Moldenberg (voice)
- 2006 ·Metalocalypseas Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice)
- 2006 ·Metalocalypseas The Blues Devil (voice)
- 2003 ·King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003as
- 2001 ·King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greeceas Vox
- 1999 ·Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chileas Vox
- 1997 ·King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vegaas Vox
- 1993 ·Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95as Vox
- 1990 ·King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburgas Vox
- 1989 ·King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michiganas Vox
- 1988 ·Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Undergroundas