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.
Filmography
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
2025
as Vocals
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
2023
as Priest (voice)
- No poster
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
2022
as Himself
Texas Carlos Massacre
2021
as Self
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
2019
as Vocal
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
2019
- No poster
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
2015
as Vocalista
- No poster
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
2011
as Self
Metal Retardation
2009
as Himself - King Diamond
- No poster
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
2003
- No poster
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
2001
as Vox
- No poster
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
1999
as Vox
- No poster
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
1997
as Vox
- No poster
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
1993
as Vox
- No poster
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
1990
as Vox
- No poster
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
1989
as Vox
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
1988
as Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)