King Diamond
Acting • Born 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.
Filmography
22 credits
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Movie • 2023
Priest (voice)
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
Movie • 2011
Self
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
Movie • 2003
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
Movie • 2022
Himself
Metal Retardation
Movie • 2009
Himself - King Diamond
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
Movie • 1988
Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
Movie • 2001
Vox
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
Movie • 1997
Vox
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
Movie • 1999
Vox
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
Movie • 1993
Vox
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
Movie • 1989
Vox
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
Movie • 1990
Vox
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
Movie • 2015
Vocalista
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
Movie • 2019
Vocal
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
Movie • 2019
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
Movie • 2019
Texas Carlos Massacre
Movie • 2021
Self
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
Movie • 2025
Vocals
Metalocalypse
TV • 2006
Employee 421 (voice)
Metalocalypse
TV • 2006
Ronald von Moldenberg (voice)
Metalocalypse
TV • 2006
Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice)
Metalocalypse
TV • 2006
The Blues Devil (voice)