Artists similar to
King Diamond
the band
In short
The artists most similar to King Diamond are Mercyful Fate, Dio, Anthrax, Testament and Helloween, from the same heavy metal, metal and black metal circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to King Diamond?
The artists most similar to King Diamond are Mercyful Fate, Dio, Anthrax, Testament and Helloween, from the same heavy metal, metal and black metal circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like King Diamond?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Mercyful Fate, Testament, Helloween, Death, In Flames and Carcass have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like King Diamond" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is King Diamond?
King Diamond is usually associated with heavy metal, metal, black metal and progressive metal (group · DK · active since 1985), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 3 November 2026.