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

Metalocalypse

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

Texas Carlos Massacre

Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground

King Diamond: Summer Breeze

All Movies (18)

King Diamond Live at Wacken 20252025 · as Vocals
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar2023 · as Priest (voice)
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 20222022 · as Himself
Texas Carlos Massacre2021 · as Self
King Diamond: Summer Breeze2019
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live2019 · as Vocal
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore2019
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert2015 · as Vocalista
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event2011 · as Self
Metal Retardation2009 · as Himself - King Diamond
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 20032003
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece2001 · as Vox
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile1999 · as Vox
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega1997 · as Vox
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '951993 · as Vox
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg1990 · as Vox
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan1989 · as Vox
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground1988 · as Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)

All TV Shows (4)

Metalocalypse2006 · as Employee 421 (voice)
Metalocalypse2006 · as Ronald von Moldenberg (voice)
Metalocalypse2006 · as Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice)
Metalocalypse2006 · as The Blues Devil (voice)