King Diamond

About King Diamond

He fronts two Danish metal bands, Mercyful Fate and King Diamond.

Kim Bendix Petersen, 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. He remains a huge influence on many rock and metal artists, including Metallica, Slayer and Cradle of Filth.

Birth name	Kim Bendix Petersen
Labels	Roadrunner, Metal Blade
Genres	Heavy metal, gothic metal, speed metal, hard rock, shock rock
Years active	1974–present
Born	June 14, 1956, Copenhagen, Denmark
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician, producer
Associated acts	King Diamond, Mercyful Fate
Instruments	Vocals, keyboards, guitar

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Trivia

He earned a 2008 Grammy Award-nomination for his song "Never Ending Hill."

King Diamond before fame

He made his first public appearances in 1974 with the band Brainstorm.

Achievement of King Diamond

In 2008, he was nominated for a Grammy Award for his song"Never Ending Hill".

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

King Diamond family life

He has been in a committed relationship with background vocalist and actress Livia Zita.

Associations of King Diamond

Singer Ian Gillan has been a huge musical influence for him.

King Diamond Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

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