Known For
Acting
Born
Jun 14, 1956
Place of Birth
Copenhagen, Denmark
Credits
21 titles
King Diamond
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.
Known For
Filmography
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
Vocals
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Priest (voice)
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
Himself
Texas Carlos Massacre
Self
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
Vocal
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
Vocalista
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
Self
Metal Retardation
Himself - King Diamond
Metalocalypse
Employee 421 (voice)
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
Vox
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
Vox
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
Vox
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
Vox
Live Undead
Music
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
Vox
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
Vox
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)
How to Break into Heavy Metal Without Getting Screwed
Music