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
King Diamond performing in 2006
Background information
Birth name	Kim Bendix Petersen
Born	(1956-06-14) June 14, 1956 (age 69) 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