King Diamond
Acting
1956-06-14 · 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 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 Wacken 2025
2025 · Movie
Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar
2023 · Movie
Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022
2022 · Movie
Texas Carlos Massacre
2021 · Movie
King Diamond: Summer Breeze
2019 · Movie
King Diamond: Songs for the Dead Live
2019 · Movie
King Diamond - Live at The Fillmore
2019 · Movie
King Diamond - Abigail Live in Concert
2015 · Movie
Metallica: The 30th Anniversary Event
2011 · Movie
Metal Retardation
2009 · Movie
Metalocalypse
2006 · Series
King Diamond: Montreal Madness 2003
2003 · Movie
King Diamond: [2001] Thessaloniki, Greece
2001 · Movie
Mercyful Fate: [1999] Santiago , Chile
1999 · Movie
King Diamond: [1997] Meet Me at Copenhagen's Vega
1997 · Movie
Mercyful Fate: TV Compilation - '93 to '95
1993 · Movie
Live Undead
1991 · Movie
King Diamond: [1990] Massacre at Tilburg
1990 · Movie
King Diamond: [1989] Conspiracy in Michigan
1989 · Movie
Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground
1988 · Movie
How to Break into Heavy Metal Without Getting Screwed
1988 · Movie