King Diamond
Actor
- Born
- June 14, 1956 (age 70) · Copenhagen, Denmark
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: Army of the Doomstar
August 22, 2023
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
January 25, 2019
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
October 22, 1988
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
January 25, 2019
Metal Retardation
May 5, 2009
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
August 14, 2019
Texas Carlos Massacre
June 17, 2021
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
August 2, 2025
Acting18
- 2025King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025 as Vocals
- 2023Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar as Priest (voice)
- 2022Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022 as Himself
- 2021Texas Carlos Massacre as Self
- 2019King Diamond: Summer Breeze
- 2019King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
- 2019King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live as Vocal
- 2015King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert as Vocalista
- 2011Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event as Self
- 2009Metal Retardation