Christopher Lee did not sing heavy metal.
Charlemagne : The Omens of Death is the fourth and final album by actor and heavy metal singer Christopher Lee . On his 90th birthday ( 27 May 2012 ) , Lee announced the release of the first single , `` Let Legend Mark Me as the King '' , signifying his move onto `` full on '' heavy metal , after performing a more symphonic metal style on his prior releases . He was the oldest heavy metal performer in history . Christopher Lee . The heavy metal follow-up Charlemagne : The Omens of Death was released on 27 May 2013 , Lee 's 91st birthday .