King Diamond

Biography

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

Priest (voice)

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

Self

Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event

King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003

Himself

Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022

Himself - King Diamond

Metal Retardation

Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground

Vox

King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece

Vox

King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega

Vox

Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile

Vox

Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95

Vox

King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg

Vox

King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan

Vocalista

King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert

Vocal

King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live

King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore

King Diamond: Summer Breeze

Self

Texas Carlos Massacre