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.
Acting
TV
Metalocalypse
as Employee 421 (voice)
2006
TV
Metalocalypse
as Ronald von Moldenberg (voice)
2006
TV
Metalocalypse
as Fast Food Restaurant Manager (voice)
2006
TV
Metalocalypse
as The Blues Devil (voice)
2006
Movie
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
as Priest (voice)
2023
Movie
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
2019
Movie
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
as Self
2011
Movie
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
as Self - Heavy Metal Musician (archive footage)
1988
Movie
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
as Vocal
2019
Movie
Metal Retardation
as Himself - King Diamond
2009
Movie
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019
Movie
Texas Carlos Massacre
as Self
2021
Movie
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
2003
Movie
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
as Himself
2022
Movie
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
as Vox
2001
Movie
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
as Vox
1997
Movie
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
as Vox
1999
Movie
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
as Vox
1993
Movie
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
as Vox
1989
Movie
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
as Vox
1990
Movie
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
as Vocalista
2015
Movie
King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025
as Vocals
2025
