King Diamond

Biography

Kim Bendix Petersen, known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish rock musician and songwriter born on June 14, 1956. As the lead vocalist and lyricist for both Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond, he's renowned for his dark lyrical content and distinctive shock stage persona, featuring black and white facepaint. He remains an influential figure in the rock and metal genres, with notable influences on Metallica, Slayer, and Cradle of Filth.