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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
as Priest (voice)
2023
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
as Self
2011
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
2003
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
as Himself
2022
Metal Retardation
as Himself - King Diamond
2009
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
as Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)
1988
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
as Vox
2001
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
as Vox
1997
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
as Vox
1999
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
as Vox
1993
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
as Vox
1989
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
as Vox
1990
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
as Vocalista
2015
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
as Vocal
2019
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
2019
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019
Texas Carlos Massacre
as Self
2021
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
as Vocals
2025
