---
title: "King Diamond"
type: "MusicGroup"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/king-diamond-02808ac2"
genre: "Black Metal"
country: "Denmark"
---

# King Diamond

**King Diamond** is a black metal band, from Denmark.

Kim Bendix Petersen, better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Danish rock musician. As a vocalist, he is known for his powerful and wide-ranging countertenor 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 has been an influence for other rock and metal artists, including Metallica, Slayer and Cradle of Filth..

Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_Diamond

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Name | King Diamond |
| Genre | Black Metal |
| Parent genre | Black Metal |
| Origin | Hvidovre, Denmark |
| Releases in catalog | 0 |

## Genres

[Black Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/black-metal) · [Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal)

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## Official and external links

- x: https://twitter.com/King_Diamond
- metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/artists/King_Diamond/318

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Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/king-diamond-02808ac2](https://themetalnet.com/band/king-diamond-02808ac2). Catalog data from MusicBrainz and Metal Archives. Full site index: https://themetalnet.com/llms.txt