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.
Filmography
all 16
Movies 15
Voice 2
self 2
TV Shows 1
Priest (voice)
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar (2023)
Movie
Himself
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022 (2022)
Movie
King Diamond Summer Breeze (2019)
Movie
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore (2019)
Movie
Vocal
King Diamond : Songs for the Dead Live (2019)
Movie
Vocalista
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert (2015)
Movie
Self
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event (2011)
Movie
Employee 421 (voice) / Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice) / The Blues Devil (voice) / Ronald von Moldenberg (voice)
Metalocalypse (2006)
TV
4.75
Vox
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece (2001)
Movie
Vox
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile (1999)
Movie
Vox
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega (1997)
Movie
Vox
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95 (1993)
Movie
Music
Live Undead (1991)
Movie
Vox
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg (1990)
Movie
Vox
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan (1989)
Movie
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground (1988)
Movie
Ratings
Average 3.88
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1988
1993
2006
2015
2023
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GenderMale
Birthday1956-06-14 (67 years old)
Also Known AsKim Bendix Petersen
- King Diamond
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