King Diamond is a progressive heavy metal artist from Denmark. During his more than four decades in the music industry, King Diamond has released 19 studio albums with his self-named band, King Diamond, as well as Mercyful Fate, which he belted out until their disbanding in 1985. His unique vocal style, combining a remarkable vocal range with lyrics inspired by supernatural horror, has become a signature throughout his music career. King Diamond's vivid, multilayered concept albums have been praised for their horror movie atmospheres, and often make heavy use of duality as a central plot device. Some of his most well-known albums are Abigail, Them, and Conspiracy, all of which have become cornerstones of the extreme metal genre. King Diamond still continues to tour and record and is a significant influence in the metal community.