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.
Filmography (19 titles)
MovieKing Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
Vocals · 2025
6.6MovieMetalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Priest (voice) · 2023
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
Himself · 2022
5.0MovieTexas Carlos Massacre
Self · 2021
9.0MovieKing Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019
7.7MovieKing Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
2019
8.0MovieKing Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
Vocal · 2019
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
Vocalista · 2015
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
Self · 2011
4.0MovieMetal Retardation
Himself - King Diamond · 2009
7.6ShowMetalocalypse
Employee 421 (voice) · 2006
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
2003
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
Vox · 2001
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
Vox · 1999
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
Vox · 1997
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
Vox · 1993
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
Vox · 1990
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
Vox · 1989
5.8MovieDevil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage) · 1988