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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.
Known For
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
as Priest (voice)
Texas Carlos Massacre
as Self
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
as Vocal
Metal Retardation
as Himself - King Diamond
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
as Vocalista
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
as Vox
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
as Self
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
as Vox
