King Diamond
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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Credits
- 2023 · Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar as Priest (voice)
- 2022 · Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022 as Himself
- 2021 · Texas Carlos Massacre as Self
- 2019 · King Diamond Summer Breeze as
- 2019 · King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live as Vocal
- 2019 · King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore as
- 2015 · King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert as Vocalista
- 2011 · Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event as Self
- 2009 · Metal Retardation as Himself - King Diamond
- 2006 · Metalocalypse as Employee 421 (voice)
- 2006 · Metalocalypse as Ronald von Moldenberg (voice)
- 2006 · Metalocalypse as Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice)
- 2006 · Metalocalypse as The Blues Devil (voice)
- 2003 · King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003 as
- 2001 · King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece as Vox
- 1999 · Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile as Vox
- 1997 · King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega as Vox
- 1993 · Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95 as Vox
- 1990 · King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg as Vox
- 1989 · King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan as Vox
- 1988 · Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground as