King Diamond
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
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
as Vocals
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
as Vocals
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
as Priest (voice)
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
as Priest (voice)
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
as Himself
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
as Himself
Texas Carlos Massacre
as Self
Texas Carlos Massacre
as Self
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
as Vocal
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
as Vocal
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
as Vocalista
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
as Vocalista
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
as Self
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
as Self
Metal Retardation
as Himself - King Diamond
Metal Retardation
as Himself - King Diamond
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
as Vox
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
as Vox
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
as Vox
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
as Vox
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
as Vox
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
as Vox
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
as Vox
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
as Vox
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
as Vox
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
as Vox
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
as Vox
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
as Vox
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
as Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
as Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)