King Diamond

Kim Bendix Petersen born 14 June 1956 better known by his stage name King Diamond is a Danish rock musician and songwriter As a vocalist he is known for his powerful and wideranging singing voice in particular his farreaching 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 in particular his black and white facepaint He remains a huge influence on many rock and metal artists including Metallica Slayer and Cradle of Filth