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King Diamond
Copenhagen, Denmark
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 wid…
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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
Movies and shows, newest first
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2025
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
Movie Vocals
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2023
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
Movie Priest (voice)
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2022
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
Movie Himself
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2021
Texas Carlos Massacre
Movie Self
- 2019
- 2019
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2019
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
Movie Vocal
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2015
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
Movie Vocalista
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2011
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
Movie Self
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2009
Metal Retardation
Movie Himself - King Diamond
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2006
Metalocalypse
TV show Employee 421 (voice)
- 2003
- 2001
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1999
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
Movie Vox
- 1997
- 1993
More credits
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1991
Live Undead
Movie Music
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1990
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
Movie Vox
- 1989
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1988
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
Movie Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)
- 1988
