King Diamond
Actor
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.
Filmography
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
2019
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
as Self 2011
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
as Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage) 1988
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
as Vocal 2019
Metal Retardation
as Himself - King Diamond 2009
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019
Texas Carlos Massacre
as Self 2021
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
2003
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
as Himself 2022
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
as Vox 2001
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
as Vox 1997
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
as Vox 1993
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
as Vox 1999
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
as Vox 1989
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
as Vox 1990
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
as Vocalista 2015