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
2006
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
2023
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
1988
Live Undead
1991
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
2011
Metal Retardation
2009
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
2019
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
1997
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
1999
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
2015
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
1989
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