King Diamond

Metal Singer

Birthday June 14, 1956

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Copenhagen, Denmark

Age 68 years old

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About

Danish metal vocalist who fronts the bands Mercyful Fate and King Diamond.

Before Fame

He made his first stage performances with the band Brainstorm in 1974. He then left Brainstorm and began singing with local Danish rock band called Black Rose.

Trivia

He earned a 2008 Grammy Award-nomination for his song "Never Ending Hill." He made an appearance at Ozzfest in 2008.

Family Life

He has been in a committed relationship with Livia Zita, who is a background singer and actress.

Associated With

He has cited signer Ian Gillan as one of his greatest musical inspirations.