- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 14, 1956
- Place of Birth
- Copenhagen, Denmark
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
movieKing Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
2025 · Vocals
movieMetalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
2023 · Priest (voice)
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
movieMercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
2022 · Himself
movieTexas Carlos Massacre
2021 · Self
movieKing Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019
movieKing Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
2019 · Vocal
movieKing Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
2019
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
movieKing Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
2015 · Vocalista
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
movieMetallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
2011 · Self
movieMetal Retardation
2009 · Himself - King Diamond
tvMetalocalypse
2006 · Employee 421 (voice), The Blues Devil (voice), Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice), Ronald von Moldenberg (voice)
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
movieKing Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
2003
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
movieKing Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
2001 · Vox
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
movieMercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
1999 · Vox
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
movieKing Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
1997 · Vox
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
movieMercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
1993 · Vox
movieLive Undead
1991 · Music
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
movieKing Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
1990 · Vox
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
movieKing Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
1989 · Vox
movieDevil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
1988 · Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)
How to Break into Heavy Metal Without Getting Screwed
movieHow to Break into Heavy Metal Without Getting Screwed
1988 · Music