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.
King Diamond | |
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 King Diamond performing in 2006 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Kim Bendix Petersen |
| Born | June 14, 1956 Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals, drums, piano, bass |
| Years active | 1974-present |
| Labels | Roadrunner, Metal Blade |
| Website | www.kingdiamondcoven.com |
References
- "King Diamond Bio". MTV. Retrieved 3 January 2013.
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