DIAMOND CAST:

Go behind the scenes with Diamond Black, the dark rock band fronted by Ben Christo (The Sisters of Mercy), as they pull back the curtain on their creative journey. From songwriting secrets and recording sessions to the music industry’s hidden truths, Diamond Cast is where heavy riffs meet deep conversations. Join Ben, Adam, and Vincent as they discuss the stories behind the music, their influences, the highs and lows of band life, and the anthems that guide them through the darkness. Featuring special guests, fan Q&As, and uncensored banter, this podcast is more than just music—it's a community. New episodes every week. Tune in, turn it up, and let Diamond Cast guide you.

This week on Diamond Cast, we're talking about something younger music fans may never fully experience again: Buying an entire album based on a single song. Before streaming, playlists and algorithms, discovering music often meant taking a leap of faith. You'd hear one track on the radio, on MTV, in a film or from a friend... and then spend your hard-earned money on an album hoping the rest was just as good. We discuss the albums that paid off, the albums that surprised us, and the records whose deep cuts ended up being even better than the singles. Along the way we talk about The Pixies, Garbage, Babylon Zoo, Social Distortion, Marilyn Manson, W.A.S.P., The Lemon Twigs, discovering artists through remixes, hidden tracks, album sequencing, and the unique power music has to transport us back to a specific moment in our lives. 00:00 – Intro 00:48 – This week's topic: buying albums based on one song 01:38 – Natalie: Wave of Mutilation & The Pixies 09:05 – Southland Tales, The Pixies & unexpected connections 09:32 – Adam: Version 2.0 by Garbage 11:35 – Ben: Babylon Zoo & The Boy With The X-Ray Eyes 13:34 – Discovering bands through remixes 20:54 – Albums where the deep cuts beat the singles 23:20 – The Offspring & Pretty Fly (For A White Guy) 26:55 – How music transports us through time 32:13 – Natalie: White Light, White Heat, White Trash 33:12 – How do we actually listen to albums? 41:52 – Adam's pick: Mechanical Animals 48:44 – Natalie's pick: The Crimson Idol 54:29 – Adam's pick: Everything Harmony ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com Listen to Diamond Black: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black” Follow us: Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial X (Twitter) – @dmondblk ************************************************ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/ Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/ Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms ************************************************ Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat! Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support! DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store Ben - @benchristomusic Adam - @adamhartist Vincent - @vincentvdrums Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps Instagram - @diamondblackofficial Facebook - @diamondblackofficial X - @dmondblk Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

This week on Diamond Cast, we're talking about something younger music fans may never fully experience again:

Buying an entire album based on a single song.

Before streaming, playlists and algorithms, discovering music often meant taking a leap of faith. You'd hear one track on the radio, on MTV, in a film or from a friend... and then spend your hard-earned money on an album hoping the rest was just as good.

We discuss the albums that paid off, the albums that surprised us, and the records whose deep cuts ended up being even better than the singles.

Along the way we talk about The Pixies, Garbage, Babylon Zoo, Social Distortion, Marilyn Manson, W.A.S.P., The Lemon Twigs, discovering artists through remixes, hidden tracks, album sequencing, and the unique power music has to transport us back to a specific moment in our lives.

00:00 – Intro
00:48 – This week's topic: buying albums based on one song
01:38 – Natalie: Wave of Mutilation & The Pixies
09:05 – Southland Tales, The Pixies & unexpected connections
09:32 – Adam: Version 2.0 by Garbage
11:35 – Ben: Babylon Zoo & The Boy With The X-Ray Eyes
13:34 – Discovering bands through remixes
20:54 – Albums where the deep cuts beat the singles
23:20 – The Offspring & Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
26:55 – How music transports us through time
32:13 – Natalie: White Light, White Heat, White Trash
33:12 – How do we actually listen to albums?
41:52 – Adam's pick: Mechanical Animals
48:44 – Natalie's pick: The Crimson Idol
54:29 – Adam's pick: Everything Harmony

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Join the Diamond Black Community:

Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon:
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial

YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel
Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store

Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com

Listen to Diamond Black:
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG
Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black”

Follow us:
Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial
X (Twitter) – @dmondblk

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ

Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/
Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/
Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms

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Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat!

Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support!

DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store

Ben - @benchristomusic
Adam - @adamhartist
Vincent - @vincentvdrums
Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps
Instagram - @diamondblackofficial
Facebook - @diamondblackofficial
X - @dmondblk

Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

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The Lost Art of Taking a Chance on an Album | Diamond Cast 074

Diamond Black June 7, 2026 7:00 pm

This week on Diamond Cast, we’re pulling back the curtain on the huge amount of work that happens behind the scenes in a modern independent band. From editing Diamond Cast episodes and fixing websites, to building EPKs, managing merch, touring logistics, customs paperwork, and surviving endless service stations — we dive into everything the audience doesn’t usually see. We also talk about: – The realities of touring with The Sisters of Mercy – The hidden costs of live shows – What a carnet actually is – Developing routines on tour – Our different roles within Diamond Black Along the way we somehow end up discussing He-Man, action figures, and moral messaging in media. Plus: a small mental health tip that genuinely helps us — practising gratitude. 00:00 – Intro 00:36 – The first day of summer in the UK 06:08 – Diamond Black action figures & He-Man discussion 12:01 – Moral messaging in media 15:40 – This week’s topic: the work behind the scenes 17:01 – What fans never see 18:50 – Editing Diamond Cast & fixing websites 21:16 – Building our EPK 25:46 – Our daily work routine 29:34 – Touring with The Sisters of Mercy 31:51 – Ben’s customs disaster story 34:24 – What is a carnet? 36:18 – The real cost of touring 37:53 – Learning to love service stations 42:30 – The challenge of routines on tour 46:47 – Our different roles while touring 51:10 – Mental health tip: practising gratitude ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com Listen to Diamond Black: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black” Follow us: Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial X (Twitter) – @dmondblk ************************************************ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/ Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/ Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms ************************************************ Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat! Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support! DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store Ben - @benchristomusic Adam - @adamhartist Vincent - @vincentvdrums Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps Instagram - @diamondblackofficial Facebook - @diamondblackofficial X - @dmondblk Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

This week on Diamond Cast, we’re pulling back the curtain on the huge amount of work that happens behind the scenes in a modern independent band.

From editing Diamond Cast episodes and fixing websites, to building EPKs, managing merch, touring logistics, customs paperwork, and surviving endless service stations — we dive into everything the audience doesn’t usually see.

We also talk about:
– The realities of touring with The Sisters of Mercy
– The hidden costs of live shows
– What a carnet actually is
– Developing routines on tour
– Our different roles within Diamond Black

Along the way we somehow end up discussing He-Man, action figures, and moral messaging in media.

Plus: a small mental health tip that genuinely helps us — practising gratitude.

00:00 – Intro
00:36 – The first day of summer in the UK
06:08 – Diamond Black action figures & He-Man discussion
12:01 – Moral messaging in media
15:40 – This week’s topic: the work behind the scenes
17:01 – What fans never see
18:50 – Editing Diamond Cast & fixing websites
21:16 – Building our EPK
25:46 – Our daily work routine
29:34 – Touring with The Sisters of Mercy
31:51 – Ben’s customs disaster story
34:24 – What is a carnet?
36:18 – The real cost of touring
37:53 – Learning to love service stations
42:30 – The challenge of routines on tour
46:47 – Our different roles while touring
51:10 – Mental health tip: practising gratitude

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Join the Diamond Black Community:

Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon:
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial

YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel
Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store

Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com

Listen to Diamond Black:
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG
Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black”

Follow us:
Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial
X (Twitter) – @dmondblk

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ

Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/
Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/
Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms

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Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat!

Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support!

DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store

Ben - @benchristomusic
Adam - @adamhartist
Vincent - @vincentvdrums
Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps
Instagram - @diamondblackofficial
Facebook - @diamondblackofficial
X - @dmondblk

Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

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The Reality of Life Behind the Scenes in a Band | Diamond Cast 073

Diamond Black May 24, 2026 7:00 pm

This week on Diamond Cast, we’re talking about identity — in music, in art, and in the instruments we carry with us for years. Ben’s long-lost guitar has finally returned, which sparks a wider conversation about why certain guitars become deeply personal and tied to creativity itself. We also discuss dream guest guitarists, the artists who continue to influence our songwriting, and how identity is explored through films like The Cable Guy, The Fisher King, and the work of Andy Kaufman. Along the way, Natalie goes on a passionate rant about Enduring Love, and Ben shares more details about his university songwriting lectures — including thoughts on formal music education, practice, performance, and whether there’s actually a “correct” way to hold a guitar pick. A thoughtful and surprisingly wide-ranging episode about art, performance, and the strange things that shape us creatively. 00:00 – Intro 00:34 – Welcome to the Black Charade 02:29 – Ben’s long-lost guitar returns 05:40 – Why instruments become part of our identity 07:53 – Dream guest guitarists 13:43 – The artists who stay with us creatively 16:12 – Natalie’s Enduring Love rant 20:42 – Identity in art: The Cable Guy, Andy Kaufman & The Fisher King 26:18 – Update on Ben’s university songwriting lectures 31:15 – Inside Ben’s songwriting class 35:25 – Is there a “correct” way to hold a pick? 38:50 – Formal lessons vs teaching yourself 42:35 – Does performing arts school help or hinder? 45:33 – Practice makes perfect? 47:18 – Performing in lecture rooms vs onstage ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com Listen to Diamond Black: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black” Follow us: Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial X (Twitter) – @dmondblk ************************************************ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/ Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/ Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms ************************************************ Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat! Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support! DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store Ben - @benchristomusic Adam - @adamhartist Vincent - @vincentvdrums Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps Instagram - @diamondblackofficial Facebook - @diamondblackofficial X - @dmondblk Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

This week on Diamond Cast, we’re talking about identity — in music, in art, and in the instruments we carry with us for years.

Ben’s long-lost guitar has finally returned, which sparks a wider conversation about why certain guitars become deeply personal and tied to creativity itself. We also discuss dream guest guitarists, the artists who continue to influence our songwriting, and how identity is explored through films like The Cable Guy, The Fisher King, and the work of Andy Kaufman.

Along the way, Natalie goes on a passionate rant about Enduring Love, and Ben shares more details about his university songwriting lectures — including thoughts on formal music education, practice, performance, and whether there’s actually a “correct” way to hold a guitar pick.
A thoughtful and surprisingly wide-ranging episode about art, performance, and the strange things that shape us creatively.

00:00 – Intro
00:34 – Welcome to the Black Charade
02:29 – Ben’s long-lost guitar returns
05:40 – Why instruments become part of our identity
07:53 – Dream guest guitarists
13:43 – The artists who stay with us creatively
16:12 – Natalie’s Enduring Love rant
20:42 – Identity in art: The Cable Guy, Andy Kaufman & The Fisher King
26:18 – Update on Ben’s university songwriting lectures
31:15 – Inside Ben’s songwriting class
35:25 – Is there a “correct” way to hold a pick?
38:50 – Formal lessons vs teaching yourself
42:35 – Does performing arts school help or hinder?
45:33 – Practice makes perfect?
47:18 – Performing in lecture rooms vs onstage

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Join the Diamond Black Community:

Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon:
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial

YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel
Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store

Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com

Listen to Diamond Black:
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG
Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black”

Follow us:
Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial
X (Twitter) – @dmondblk

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ

Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/
Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/
Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms

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Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat!

Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support!

DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store

Ben - @benchristomusic
Adam - @adamhartist
Vincent - @vincentvdrums
Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps
Instagram - @diamondblackofficial
Facebook - @diamondblackofficial
X - @dmondblk

Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

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Songwriting, Identity & Ben’s Long-Lost Guitar Returns | Diamond Cast 072

Diamond Black May 17, 2026 7:00 pm

This week on Diamond Cast, we somehow end up deep in the psychology of school pencil cases, lunchboxes, band logos scribbled on bags, alternative fashion rebellion and the bizarre social hierarchies of growing up in the UK. We also answer your questions about the future of Diamond Black, whether bands should keep going forever, artists growing older, Iron Maiden, Meat Loaf, AC/DC, and how modern rock music approaches mental health and emotional struggle differently than it used to. Plus: – Adam finds vintage STAR SCREAM merch in the garage – School tie rebellion explained – Why carrying a sports bag could ruin your social life – Through The Misery’s original title – The strange rules of being “cool” at school – And a Patreon bonus segment involving “The Devil’s Flaming Hoof”... ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com Listen to Diamond Black: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black” Follow us: Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial X (Twitter) – @dmondblk ************************************************ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/ Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/ Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms ************************************************ Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat! Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support! DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store Ben - @benchristomusic Adam - @adamhartist Vincent - @vincentvdrums Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps Instagram - @diamondblackofficial Facebook - @diamondblackofficial X - @dmondblk Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

This week on Diamond Cast, we somehow end up deep in the psychology of school pencil cases, lunchboxes, band logos scribbled on bags, alternative fashion rebellion and the bizarre social hierarchies of growing up in the UK.

We also answer your questions about the future of Diamond Black, whether bands should keep going forever, artists growing older, Iron Maiden, Meat Loaf, AC/DC, and how modern rock music approaches mental health and emotional struggle differently than it used to.

Plus:
– Adam finds vintage STAR SCREAM merch in the garage
– School tie rebellion explained
– Why carrying a sports bag could ruin your social life
– Through The Misery’s original title
– The strange rules of being “cool” at school
– And a Patreon bonus segment involving “The Devil’s Flaming Hoof”...

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Join the Diamond Black Community:

Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon:
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial

YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel
Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store

Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com

Listen to Diamond Black:
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG
Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black”

Follow us:
Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial
X (Twitter) – @dmondblk

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ

Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/
Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/
Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms

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Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat!

Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support!

DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store

Ben - @benchristomusic
Adam - @adamhartist
Vincent - @vincentvdrums
Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps
Instagram - @diamondblackofficial
Facebook - @diamondblackofficial
X - @dmondblk

Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

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Why School Was Basically Tribal Warfare & Mental Health in Rock Music | Diamond Cast 071

Diamond Black May 10, 2026 7:00 pm

This week on Diamond Cast, we cover a lot of ground — from AC/DC & Iron Maiden and life on tour to a bigger question: Who actually gets to define rock music? We talk about Ben being out on tour with Ricky Warwick, meeting Jacoby Shaddix, and some classic AC/DC discussions (including the important question… what’s in Angus Young’s satchel?). From there, we dive into: – Iron Maiden being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – Whether awards and institutions really matter – Who defines genres and cultural influence – The idea of naming the sound Diamond Black is creating We also get into festivals, Eurovision (yes, really), talent shows, and the strange world of music industry recognition. Plus: new merch, upcoming shows, and a Patreon preview where Ben shares his story of appearing on a TV talent show. 00:00 – Intro 00:35 – Welcome 01:19 – Ben on tour with Ricky Warwick & AC/DC talk 02:57 – What’s in Angus Young’s satchel? 07:05 – Ignoring the naysayers 13:08 – Hanging out with Jacoby Shaddix 16:04 – New merch alert 18:36 – Jack In The Green & Hastings bike run 20:58 – Festivals: too hot or too wet? 26:16 – Iron Maiden & the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 31:20 – Who defines rock music? 37:03 – The most influential bands in culture 39:45 – Naming the Diamond Black sound 42:11 – Other Rock Hall inductees 45:50 – Eurovision: our thoughts 49:46 – Ben wrote a song for Eurovision 52:03 – Upcoming shows we're attending 54:20 – Do music awards matter? 56:05 – Talent shows: good or bad? 01:03:59 – Patreon preview: Ben’s talent show story ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon: Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com Listen to Diamond Black: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black” Follow us: Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial X (Twitter) – @dmondblk ************************************************ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/ Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/ Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms ************************************************ Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat! Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support! DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store Ben - @benchristomusic Adam - @adamhartist Vincent - @vincentvdrums Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps Instagram - @diamondblackofficial Facebook - @diamondblackofficial X - @dmondblk Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

This week on Diamond Cast, we cover a lot of ground — from AC/DC & Iron Maiden and life on tour to a bigger question:

Who actually gets to define rock music?

We talk about Ben being out on tour with Ricky Warwick, meeting Jacoby Shaddix, and some classic AC/DC discussions (including the important question… what’s in Angus Young’s satchel?).

From there, we dive into:
– Iron Maiden being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
– Whether awards and institutions really matter
– Who defines genres and cultural influence
– The idea of naming the sound Diamond Black is creating

We also get into festivals, Eurovision (yes, really), talent shows, and the strange world of music industry recognition.

Plus: new merch, upcoming shows, and a Patreon preview where Ben shares his story of appearing on a TV talent show.

00:00 – Intro
00:35 – Welcome
01:19 – Ben on tour with Ricky Warwick & AC/DC talk
02:57 – What’s in Angus Young’s satchel?
07:05 – Ignoring the naysayers
13:08 – Hanging out with Jacoby Shaddix
16:04 – New merch alert
18:36 – Jack In The Green & Hastings bike run
20:58 – Festivals: too hot or too wet?
26:16 – Iron Maiden & the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
31:20 – Who defines rock music?
37:03 – The most influential bands in culture
39:45 – Naming the Diamond Black sound
42:11 – Other Rock Hall inductees
45:50 – Eurovision: our thoughts
49:46 – Ben wrote a song for Eurovision
52:03 – Upcoming shows we're attending
54:20 – Do music awards matter?
56:05 – Talent shows: good or bad?
01:03:59 – Patreon preview: Ben’s talent show story

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Join the Diamond Black Community:

Support the band and get an extra 15 minutes of Diamond Cast every week on Patreon:
Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial

YouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channel
Merch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/store

Bandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com

Listen to Diamond Black:
Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVG
Apple Music – Search “Diamond Black”

Follow us:
Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficial
X (Twitter) – @dmondblk

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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficial
Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ

Merch: https://diamondblackofficial.com/store/
Bandcamp: https://diamondblack.bandcamp.com/
Listen on Spotify, Apple & all major platforms

************************************************

Join our lovely DIAMOND BATS on YouTube in the live-chat!

Please ‘like’ the video if you enjoyed it, and leave a comment too as it really helps the band get more views and get spread around Youtube! We really appreciate all the support!

DIAMOND BLACK MERCH - www.diamondblackofficial.com/store

Ben - @benchristomusic
Adam - @adamhartist
Vincent - @vincentvdrums
Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps
Instagram - @diamondblackofficial
Facebook - @diamondblackofficial
X - @dmondblk

Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

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Who Defines Rock? | Diamond Cast 070

Diamond Black May 3, 2026 7:00 pm

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Tour Warm-Up, EMO Origins & Mental Health Awareness Week | Diamond Cast 052

This week’s Diamond Cast is a big one — part chaos, part heart, and all Diamond Black.

We talk about our Manchester warm-up show (at a wedding, no less), reveal a brand-new Diamond Black hoodie available now, and get into some deeper territory for World Mental Health Day — how spending so much time together on and off the road actually makes our music stronger.


Ben and Vincent share their romantic pre-show dinner, Adam and Natalie somehow win free food, and then we get philosophical about the new AFI album, what “EMO” really means, and how the genre shaped us growing up.


Plus: tour and EP updates — it’s all kicking off October 22nd.


Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:04 – New Diamond Black hoodie available now

04:56 – Manchester warm-up show (and wedding chaos)

07:16 – Ben & Vincent’s romantic meal / Adam & Natalie’s free dinner win

09:02 – World Mental Health Day: how we’ve been doing

15:58 – How spending time together makes the band stronger

19:40 – What exactly is an octoban!?

23:23 – Ben’s collaboration with Anne Bennett

24:37 – The new AFI album & the evolution of EMO

28:36 – Our thoughts on the origin of EMO

33:46 – Tour & EP updates – October 22nd


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TOUR DATES:

🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks (SOLD OUT)

🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele

🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent (SOLD OUT)

🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny (SOLD OUT)

🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange (SOLD OUT)

🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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DARK ANTHEMS EP Details, The Birthday Massacre Remix & Scary Movie Suggestions! | Diamond Cast 051

This week’s Diamond Cast dives into Dark Anthems — our upcoming EP dropping this October! We reveal a brand-new song, “A Secret,” the official release date, and details about our collaboration with The Birthday Massacre, who have remixed Fall Into The Silence exclusively for the EP.

We also talk about the Dark Anthems artwork, chat about Halloween in the UK, and share some of our favourite horror films — including a deep dive into The Thing and why it’s misunderstood. Plus, we answer fan questions about surviving a zombie apocalypse, pre-show rituals, and Adam’s unexpected Rocky Horror Picture Show cover version.

ADAMS ROCKY HORROR COVER -


Our movie suggestions from this episode:

Braindead – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103873/

Infinity Pool – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10365998/

Possessor – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5918982/

The Thing – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084787/

Twixt – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1756851/

Mandy – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6998518/

Late Night with the Devil – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14966898/]


Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

00:59 – It’s October: spooky season begins

04:12 – Halloween in the UK

06:58 – Dark Anthems EP details: new song “A Secret”

13:46 – EP artwork discussion

17:13 – Dark Anthems EP release date

19:49 – London show announced – November 7th

20:47 – The Birthday Massacre remix of “Fall Into The Silence”

24:18 – Our favourite Birthday Massacre songs

27:35 – Diamond Black’s favourite scary movies

31:18 – More horror recommendations

34:39 – Deep dive: The Thing and why it’s misunderstood

41:13 – Fan question: how would we survive a zombie apocalypse?

46:10 – What we need in a dressing room before a show

49:31 – Adam’s Rocky Horror Picture Show cover version!?


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TOUR DATES:

🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks

🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele

🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent

🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange

🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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Diamond Cast 50! | The Best of Diamond Cast (Clip Show Special + Tour Dates!)

We’ve hit 50 episodes of Diamond Cast! To celebrate, we’re looking back at some of our favourite, funniest, and most insightful moments from across the series — from chaotic tour stories to deep dives on creativity, music, and life itself.

Expect a mix of laughs, inspiration, and chaos… plus we reveal our new tour dates and tease a secret about our upcoming EP.

Thank you to everyone who’s been with us so far — whether you’ve listened since episode one or just joined the ride. Here’s to the next 50.

Chapters below — skip to your favourite moments:

00:00 - Start

01:15 - Welcome to the 50th Diamond Cast!

04:05 - Looking Back at Episode 1

06:27 - Ep4: What Are You Taking on Tour?

12:23 - Ep31: You Suck at First, But Then You Get Good

17:04 - Ep32: Be the Sock

22:07 - Ep43: Calm Is My Success

28:12 - Ep42: Fall Into The Silence Day

30:15 - Ep25: “This Is Boring!”

34:37 - Ep22: Jaani Joins Us

38:09 - Ep21: Chris Harms on Recording In Venom

41:23 - Ep26: Tidy Desk = Tidy Mind

43:33 - Ep35: Seize the Moment

47:42 - Ep35: The Sad Chord

52:21 - Ep31: Stand Aside, Troll!

57:37 - Ep20: In Defence of Lyric Videos

1:00:40 - Ep41: Calmer Chameleon

1:07:39 - Ep20: The Final Boss of Music

1:12:01 - Ep31: Love What You Do

1:13:46 - Ep37: Growing From Experiences (feat. Chloe)

1:16:48 - Ep5: Averted Crises

1:20:12 - Tour Dates

1:21:30 - Ep12: Best Present Ever

1:26:42 - Ep9: Adam Hates the Weather Forecast

1:31:03 - Thank You + A Secret About the EP



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TOUR DATES:

🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks

🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele

🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent

🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange

🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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Musician Injuries: Tour Disasters & Bizarre Accidents | Diamond Cast 049

We’ve nearly hit 50 episodes of Diamond Cast – and this week we’re tackling the bumps, bruises, and bizarre accidents we’ve survived as musicians.

From Adam injuring himself on the very first day of a 3-week tour, to Vincent’s infamous escalator adventure, to Ben being defeated by a tiny wall and an invisible badger — we’re sharing the funniest, weirdest, and most painful stories we’ve collected along the way.


But it’s not all doom and gloom — we also talk about how even the worst experiences can lead to positive outcomes.


Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Catch-up

00:39 – Nearly 50 Episodes of Diamond Cast!

03:36 – This Week’s Topic: Musician Injuries

05:03 – Adam’s Day-One Tour Disaster

12:16 – Vincent vs. the Escalator

21:10 – Ben, the Tiny Wall & the Invisible Badger

28:02 – Finding the Positives in Pain


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TOUR DATES:

🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks

🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele

🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent

🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange

🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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Bands That Might Surprise You + Street Team Launch! | Diamond Cast 048

This week’s Diamond Cast takes some unexpected turns!

We’re launching the official Diamond Black Street Teams – and inviting you to get involved. Then, it’s story time as we reveal the bands we love that might surprise you… from Nik Kershaw, to Erasure, to The Beatles!

Along the way, we talk about imitation in music, Ben shares his latest book recommendation, Vincent reveals his unusual “office for the week,” and we give some heartfelt shoutouts to our amazing community.


Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro & Catch-up

00:50 – Diamond Black Street Teams Launched – Get Involved!

05:26 – Vincent’s Office for the Week

07:34 – Imitation is the Highest Form of Flattery?

09:20 – Ben’s Book Recommendation

20:21 – Bands We Love That Might Surprise You

21:11 – Ben: Nik Kershaw

36:06 – Adam: Erasure

42:28 – Vincent: The Beatles

51:23 – Fan Shoutouts


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TOUR DATES:

🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks

🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele

🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent

🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange

🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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Memorable Live Shows, Tour News & Childhood Stories | Diamond Cast 047

From hilarious school shows to unexpected gig mishaps, this week’s Diamond Cast is all about the most memorable live performances we’ve ever experienced — on stage, in the crowd, and sometimes by complete accident!

We also share exciting tour news, open up about childhood experiences and how they’ve shaped us, and discuss the importance of finding inspiration (not jealousy) in other artists. Plus — Patreon updates, YouTube membership shout-outs, and the debut of “Well Absolutely” on the soundboard!


00:00 – Welcome & Catch-up

00:37 – Accents & the Weather!

04:59 – NEW Tour Date Announced!

07:02 – Topic of the Week: Memorable Live Shows – Ben’s School Show

11:28 – Our Tales of School Bullying

15:32 – How Experiences as a Child Shape You

19:55 – “Well Absolutely” Joins the Soundboard

21:26 – Patreon Details

24:18 – Vincent’s Memorable Live Show Story

27:15 – How to Avoid Jealousy of Other Bands (and Be Inspired Instead)

28:58 – All Music is Unique

39:25 – Adam’s Memorable Gig Was a Complete Accident!

44:13 – YouTube Memberships Launched + Shout-Out!

47:08 – Natalie’s Memorable Gig Story

49:33 – Vincent’s Logo Reveal

51:40 – Final Thoughts of the Week


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TOUR DATES:

🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks

🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele

🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent

🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange

🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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Before Diamond Black: Our Previous Bands | Diamond Cast 046

Ever wonder what Diamond Black’s members were doing before the band formed?

This week on Diamond Cast, we look back at the bands that shaped us — from glam-tinged hard rock to 2000s synth-pop to blistering progressive metal. Whether you’ve heard of Night By Night, Star Scream, The Candys, or Control, this episode is full of stories, style shifts, and the sounds that forged who we are today.


We also officially launch our Patreon and YouTube Memberships — find out how you can support the band and get exclusive content, behind-the-scenes access, early releases, and more.

:speech_bubble: Did you have a band back in the day? Tell us about it in the comments!


00:00 – Intro

00:37 – Welcome! This week: our musical past lives

03:13 – Ben’s band before Diamond Black: Night By Night

26:26 – Adam’s bands: Star Scream & The Candys

40:03 – Vincent’s old band: Control

54:01 – Patreon & YouTube Memberships are now live!

55:39 – Big love to our Discord community


STAR SCREAM - ROSEBLOOD:


CONTROL - VOLITION:


NIGHT BY NIGHT - TIME TO ESCAPE:


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TOUR DATES:

🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks

🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele

🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent

🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange

🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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The Albums That Changed Our Lives | Diamond Cast 045

This week on Diamond Cast, we dive into the albums that shaped us.

From the shimmering rock epics of Hysteria to the raw intensity of Showbiz, and the technical wizardry of Images and Words, we each bring our most formative records to the table—and unpack how they changed us forever.

Whether it’s the sound, the message, or the moment it found us, these records lit the fire that keeps us creating today.

Plus: updates from the Diamond Black camp, fresh merch on the way, and a huge thank you to our Patreon supporters.


Which album changed your life? Let us know in the comments.


00:00 – Welcome to Episode 45

01:50 – Ben on Hysteria by Def Leppard: Shimmer, sheen & stadium-sized emotion

18:41 – Adam on Showbiz by Muse: Raw emotion and outsider intensity

36:01 – Vincent on Images and Words by Dream Theater: The gateway to prog metal

51:29 – Band Announcements & shoutouts



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TOUR DATES:

🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks

🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele

🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent

🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange

🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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Band Reunions, Rock Icons & Devil’s Chords | Diamond Cast 044

This week on Diamond Cast, we’re feeling nostalgic, playful, and just a little bit mythical. Ben’s back from his travels, and we’re diving into everything from fantasy supergroups and devilish guitar theory to band reunions that should happen—and those that probably never will. Plus:

Bruce Dickinson and Alice Cooper stories (!)


Our #DBShadowLife art campaign – still time to enter


A surprise merch drop


Tour update: hello, Newcastle!


Settle in for a fun, thoughtful, and music-filled episode full of classic band chat, laughter and community.


00:00 – Into the Shadows: Welcome Back

02:05 – Greetings to All – and the Bard Returns!

03:21 – Practicing Calm & Exploring the World Around You

09:32 – The London Underground Quiz (Mind the Gap!)

20:56 – Band Reunions & Legendary Final Shows (Oasis? Maiden?)

27:30 – The Devil’s Chord: Fact or Myth?

31:22 – Meeting Alice Cooper & Bruce Dickinson (!)

37:51 – Our Fantasy Rock Supergroups

43:27 – New Merch Drop Incoming!

44:41 – Join the #DBShadowLife Art Challenge

47:10 – Tour Update: NEWCASTLE Just Announced!



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TOUR DATES:

October 24th 2025 - Glasgow - Ivory Blacks

October 26th 2025 - Edinburgh - La Belle Angele

October 29th 2025 - York - Crescent

October 30th 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

November 4th 2025 - Bristol - Exchange

November 5th 2025 - Cardiff - Globe


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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Why Fall Into The Silence Hit So Hard | Diamond Cast 043

This week on Diamond Cast, we reflect on the incredible response to Fall Into The Silence—your comments, your shares, your stories—thank you!

We also reveal more about our upcoming UK tour, dig into the meaning behind the lyrics, and revisit our chaotic past as an 80s cover band (!).

Vincent earns his new title as “memelord,” Ben ponders the idea that “calm is my success,” and we launch a brand new fan feature: #DBShadowLife — your chance to visually represent what the song means to you.

This one’s packed—don’t miss it.


00:00 – Kicking Off Episode 43

04:06 – A Warm Welcome to New Subscribers

09:25 – UK Tour Details Revealed!

12:49 – Incredible Feedback on Fall Into The Silence

18:34 – Throwback: Our 80s Cover Band ‘Shot Through The Heart’

26:38 – Diving Into the Lyrics of Fall Into The Silence

32:27 – Vincent, Lord of the Memes

34:07 – Fan Reactions to the New Single

35:03 – “Calm is my Success”: A New Way to Stay Productive?

42:03 – #DBShadowLife – Share Your Visuals Inspired by the Song


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TOUR DATES:

October 24th 2025 - Glasgow - Ivory Blacks

October 26th 2025 - Edinburgh - La Belle Angele

October 29th 2025 - York - Crescent

October 30th 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

November 4th 2025 - Bristol - Exchange

November 5th 2025 - Cardiff - Globe


with The Birthday Massacre


TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/


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