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