WITH HIS ICONIC makeup, distinctive falsetto wail and OTT stage show, occult metal legend King Diamond is a genuine one-off – just ask famous fans Lars Ulrich, Jason ‘Jay And Silent Bob’ Mewes and Post Malone. The man born Kim Bendix Petersen has influenced countless bands and artists during his 40-plus year career, though there have been some hairy moments too – not least the triple bypass surgery he had in 2010 following a series of heart attacks. With his original band Mercyful Fate reunited and due to headline this year’s Bloodstock, we put your burning questions to him on everything from supernatural experiences to getting sued by Gene Simmons.
You were King from the beginning. Did you think about starting out with a less audacious title such as Baron, Viscount or Prince?
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“Man, the name… it came from all the way back in Brainstorm
