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king diamond

Lead vocalist of early Danish metal band Mercyful Fate,and his more commercially successful solo career, Diamond is perhaps one of the genre's most underrated pioneers. Recogniseable by his distinct falsetto and excessive use of face-paint,King has significantly influenced a vast array of metal sub-genres.

There's King Diamond on stage, dressed to kill, with a voice to stop time.

by netherbeast January 9, 2008