King Diamond
King Diamond (born Kim Bendix Petersen, Copenhagen, Denmark, on June 14, 1956[1]) is a Grammy Award-nominated heavy metal musician. As a vocalist, he is known for his extensive vocal range, in particular his usage of falsetto. He is the lead vocalist for both bands Mercyful Fate and King Diamond.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Kim Bendix Petersen |
Born | Copenhagen, Denmark | June 14, 1956
Genres | Heavy metal |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals, drums, piano, bass |
Years active | 1974-present |
Labels | Roadrunner, Metal Blade |
Associated acts | King Diamond, Mercyful Fate, Black Rose, Brats, Metallica, Probot |
Website | www.kingdiamondcoven.com |
King Diamond Media
References
- ↑ "King Diamond Bio". MTV. Retrieved 3 January 2013.