69
Years
18
Movies
4
TV Shows
6.5
Rating
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.
69
Years Old
18
Movies
4
TV Shows
6.5
Avg Rating
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.
2006
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.
Gender
Male
Birthday
June 14, 1956
Birthplace
Copenhagen, Denmark
Also Known As
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
1999
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
1989
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
2019
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
1997
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
2019
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
2001
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
2015
Metal Retardation
2009
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
2023
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
1993
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
2025
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
2011
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
1988
Texas Carlos Massacre
2021
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
2022
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
1990
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
2003
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