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.
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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IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/nm1238591
Wikipedia: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313818
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Filmography (Movies)
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
Character:Vocals
Release Date:02/08/2025
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Character:Priest (voice)
Release Date:22/08/2023
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
Character:Himself
Release Date:04/08/2022
Texas Carlos Massacre
Character:Self
Release Date:17/06/2021
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
Character:
Release Date:14/08/2019
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
Character:Vocal
Release Date:25/01/2019
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
Character:
Release Date:25/01/2019
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
Character:Vocalista
Release Date:28/11/2015
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
Character:Self
Release Date:24/12/2011
Metal Retardation
Character:Himself - King Diamond
Release Date:05/05/2009
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
Character:
Release Date:12/09/2003
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
Character:Vox
Release Date:07/04/2001
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
Character:Vox
Release Date:15/08/1999
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
Character:Vox
Release Date:07/03/1997
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
Character:Vox
Release Date:30/05/1993
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
Character:Vox
Release Date:17/02/1990
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
Character:Vox
Release Date:02/11/1989
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
Character:Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)
Release Date:22/10/1988
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