King Diamond
Gender: Male
Birthday: 1956-06-14
Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
Also Known As: Kim Bendix Petersen
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.
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Known For
2006Metalocalypse
2006Metalocalypse
2006Metalocalypse
2006Metalocalypse
2023Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
1988Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
2019King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
2021Texas Carlos Massacre
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
2019King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
2009