King Diamond
Acting
Born: 1956-06-14 in 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
Metalocalypse
Employee 421 (voice)
Metalocalypse
Ronald von Moldenberg (voice)
Metalocalypse
Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice)
Metalocalypse
The Blues Devil (voice)
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Priest (voice)
Metal Retardation
Himself - King Diamond
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
Vocal
Texas Carlos Massacre
Self
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
Vocals