King Diamond

King Diamond

1956-06-14

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.

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Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

6.8

Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022

Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022

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Devil Worship: Exposing Satan’s Underground

Devil Worship: Exposing Satan’s Underground

5.8

Metal Retardation

Metal Retardation

4.0

King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg

King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg

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King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore

King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore

7.7

Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile

Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile

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Texas Carlos Massacre

Texas Carlos Massacre

5.0

King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen’s Vega

King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen’s Vega

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King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan

King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan

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King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece

King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece

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