King Diamond, born Kim Bendix Petersen on June 14, 1956, in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a revered figurehead in the world of heavy metal music, noted for his powerful and extensive vocal range, particularly his high-pitched falsetto screams. He is the lead vocalist and namesake of the heavy metal band King Diamond, which he founded in 1985 after his departure from the influential black metal band Mercyful Fate. His theatrical stage persona and use of corpse paint contributed to the visual lexicon of heavy metal performance, as he often incorporates horror-themed narratives and Satanic imagery into his music and performances.

Renowned for his concept albums, which tell elaborate horror stories and feature dense atmospheres, King Diamond's music is a blend of heavy metal, shock rock, and progressive elements that has earned him a dedicated fan base. Albums like "Abigail," "Them," and "Conspiracy" are testament to his ability to weave menacing tales with an operatic flair. His most recent studio album, "Give Me Your Soul...Please," was released in 2007 and continued to showcase his penchant for coupling dark storytelling with intricate guitar work and theatricality. Despite being active for over three decades, King Diamond persists as a compelling and influential force in metal music, still recording and performing, including live albums like "Songs for the Dead: Live at the Fillmore in Philadelphia," which capture the essence of his enigmatic stage presence and vocal prowess.

Genres

Danish Metal

Hard Rock

Metal

Thrash Metal

Related Artists

Helloween

Mercyful Fate

Iron Maiden

Iced Earth

Slayer

Judas Priest

Candlemass

Blind Guardian

Metallica

Ghost

Black Sabbath

Megadeth

Latest Release

Masquerade of Madness

King Diamond

Single - Released November 8, 2019