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.
King Diamond has 20 screen credits in a career dating back to 1988. Their work is anchored in the Metalocalypse universe with 1 titles. Signature works include King Diamond Live at Wacken 2025, Mercyful Fate Live - Wacken Open Air 2022, King Diamond: Summer Breeze. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
