King Diamond
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 14, 1956 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Copenhagen, Denmark
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.
Known For
Filmography
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
Movie · as Vocals
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Movie · as Priest (voice)
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
Movie · as Himself
Texas Carlos Massacre
Movie · as Self
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
Movie · as Vocal
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
Movie
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
Movie
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
Movie · as Vocalista
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
Movie · as Self
Metal Retardation
Movie · as Himself - King Diamond
Metalocalypse
TV · as Employee 421 (voice), The Blues Devil (voice), Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice), Ronald von Moldenberg (voice) · 1 ep
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
Movie
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
Movie · as Vox
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
Movie · as Vox
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
Movie · as Vox
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
Movie · as Vox
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
Movie · as Vox
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
Movie · as Vox
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
Movie · as Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)