Black Rose was a Danish hard rock / heavy metal band with King Diamond on vocals. The band was started in 1979, largely inspired by bands such as Deep Purple and Golden Earring. King Diamond already had a very theatrical stage act, for which he later got fame in Mercyful Fate. The band did not last long as King Diamond joined Mercyful Fate. Members * King Diamond (Kim Bendix Petersen) - vocals
* Jørn Bittcher - guitars
* Jez Weber - bass, back vocals


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