A shared bloodline: from the formation of Mercyful Fate in Copenhagen to King Diamond's solo mythos.
Mercyful Fate
King Diamond
Lineup Family Tree
Every King Diamond member per Encyclopaedia Metallum's "complete lineup" record, from the 1985 formation to the 2026 guitar handover.
King Diamond — complete lineup family tree, 1985–present
Genealogical chart of every King Diamond member across Vocals, Guitar, Guitar, Bass and Drums, from 1985 formation to the 2026 lineup.
Vocals
Guitar
Guitar
Bass
Drums
King Diamond 1985–present Andy LaRocque 1985–2026 Gus G.
2026–present
Floyd Konstantin
Michael Denner
Pete Blakk
1987–1990 Mike Wead
1990–94, touring Herb Simonsen 1994–1998 Glen Drover
1998–2000 Mike Wead
2000–present Timi Hansen † 1985–1987 Hal Patino
1988–1990 Sharlee D'Angelo 1990–1993 Chris Estes
1994–1999 David Harbour 1999–2000 Hal Patino
2000–2014 Pontus Egberg 2014–present Mikkey Dee
1985–1988
Chris Whitemyer
Snowy Shaw
1989–1994 Darrin Anthony 1994–1997 John Luke Hebert 1997–2000 Matt Thompson 2000–present
'85
'88
'90
'94
'97
'00
'14
'26
Additional & Touring Musicians
King Diamond — additional and touring musicians
Timeline of live-only King Diamond contributors: Michael Moon, Livia Zita, Hel Pyre, Myrkur, and the Grandma stage character's performers, Michelle Gurko and Jodi Cachia.
1985
2026
Michael Moon (guitar)
1987
Livia Zita (vocals)
2003–2024
Hel Pyre (vocals/keys)
'17
'25–present
Myrkur (organ/vocals)
2024–2025
Michelle Gurko (Grandma)
'88–'89 ('90?)
Jodi Cachia (Grandma)
1998–present
All dates and facts were originally collected and organized by Michael H. Christensen, and are part of the contribution made by Paulo Pereira. This is a shortened version with the main facts and points.
Lineup Family Tree
Every Mercyful Fate member per Encyclopaedia Metallum's "complete lineup" record, including the 1981 formation churn and all reunions.
Mercyful Fate — complete lineup family tree, 1981–present
Genealogical chart of every Mercyful Fate member across Vocals, Guitar, Guitar, Bass and Drums, from 1981 formation to the current lineup.
Vocals
Guitar
Guitar
Bass
Drums
8-year hiatus (1985–93)
9-year hiatus (1999–2008)
8-year hiatus (2011–19)
1981–1985 — Formation → Classic Lineup
King Diamond Founding vocalist Hank Shermann Founding guitarist
Van der Volsing
Benny Petersen
Michael Denner
Michael Andersen
Timi Hansen
Jan Musen
Old Nick
Ole Frausing
Kim Ruzz
1993–1999 — Second Era
King Diamond 1993–1999 Hank Shermann 1993–1999 Michael Denner 1993–1996 Timi Hansen 1993–1994
Morten Nielsen
Snowy Shaw
Sharlee D'Angelo 1994–1999 Bjarne T. Holm 1994–1999 Mike Wead
1996–1999 2008 & 2011 — One-off Reunions
King Diamond 2008 & 2011 Hank Shermann 2008 & 2011 Michael Denner 2008 & 2011 Timi Hansen 2008 & 2011 Bjarne T. Holm 2008 only 2019–present — Current Lineup
King Diamond 2019–present Hank Shermann 2019–present Mike Wead
2019–present Bjarne T. Holm 2019–present
Timi Hansen †
Joey Vera
Becky Baldwin
Becky Baldwin
continues / succession
returns after hiatus
† Timi Hansen, d. 2019
Dashed box = live musician only (Becky Baldwin, 2022)
Source: Encyclopaedia Metallum, Mercyful Fate — Members — Complete Lineup. Compiled for reference; not an official band document.
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