King Diamond
Born
June 14, 1956 (68 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
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
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Priest (voice)
2023
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
Himself
2022
Texas Carlos Massacre
Self
2021
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
Vocal
2019
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
2019
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
Vocalista
2015
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
Self
2011
Metal Retardation
Himself - King Diamond
2009
Metalocalypse
Employee 421 (voice) · (1 episode)
2006
Metalocalypse
The Blues Devil (voice) · (1 episode)
2006
Metalocalypse
Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice) · (1 episode)
2006
Metalocalypse
Ronald von Moldenberg (voice) · (1 episode)
2006
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
2003
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
Vox
2001
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
Vox
1999
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
Vox
1997
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
Vox
1993
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
Vox
1990
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
Vox
1989
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
1988