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King Diamond

Also Known As: Kim Bendix Petersen

Birth Date

June 14, 1956

(70 years old)

Place of Birth

Copenhagen, Denmark

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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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TV Show

Metalocalypse

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2006 • 1 episode

King Diamond

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Metalocalypse

Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

Metal Retardation

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

Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95

King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert

Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile

King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece

King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live

King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan

King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025

Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground

Texas Carlos Massacre

King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore

King Diamond: Summer Breeze

King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg

Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event

Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022

King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003