DIAMOND CAST:

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Adam’s in the studio this week playing some PHAT bass for the debut album! #diamondblack #newmusic #goth #rock #metal

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Ben’s back in the studio, conjuring up some seriously watery, glassy guitar tones for the new Diamond Black album…you won’t believe how it all comes together.

Stay tuned—this album is going to be truly special.

#DiamondBlack #NewAlbum #GuitarRecording #DarkAnthems #StudioSession #WateryGuitar #GlassySound #CinematicRock #DarkRock #AlternativeMusic #BenChristo #RecordingStudio #Soundscapes #MusicCreation #RockLife #DiamondBlackFans

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“Dark Anthems” by Diamond Black is an intense, emotionally charged track that explores inner struggles and personal empowerment. With haunting melodies, heavy riffs, and cinematic depth, it captures the fight against darkness and the resilience to rise above it, staying true to Diamond Black’s signature dark rock sound.

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving deep into the world of music in 2025, discussing the highs and lows of being an independent band, and dropping some exciting announcements! From upcoming releases to rare gear finds, this episode has it all.

GET DARK ANTHEMS HERE - https://diamondblack.hearnow.com/

Here’s what we’re covering:

- What’s Under Ben’s Hat? The mystery finally revealed
- Adam’s Strange Talent: Writing 1920s Music Hall tunes… in his sleep?
- Record Labels in 2025: Are they still relevant? Pros and cons for today’s bands
- Diamond Black EP Announcement: Is new music on the way?
- Debut Album Plans: Our strategy for releasing the highly-anticipated album
- The Reality of Being Independent: Hidden challenges you might not expect
- New Merch Coming Soon: Long sleeves are on the way!
- Building the Right Team: Why it matters for band success
- Recording Challenges: The struggles and surprises we faced in the studio
- Adam’s Rare Bass Pedal Find: The gear story you won’t believe
- Real-Time Album Documentary: How Diamond Cast is capturing the making of the album
- Anthem of the Week: Our current musical obsession

Drop a comment below: What do you think about record labels in 2025? And are you ready for a Diamond Black EP? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with all things Diamond Black!

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00:00 - Welcome to This Week’s Diamond Cast!
00:39 - Dark Anthems is OUT NOW!
02:01 - Adam’s Latest Purchase… A Full-Sized Dalek?!
05:47 - Ben’s Big Change – What’s Happening?
08:37 - You Can Buy Dark Anthems Now! Support the Music
09:45 - What Actually Makes a Track Heavy?
16:46 - What Defines a Dark Anthem?
20:17 - How Do Dark Songs Lift Us Up Instead of Dragging Us Down?
24:55 - Does Your Mood Influence What Music You Listen To?
28:43 - Adam’s DJ Stories – Behind the Decks
29:52 - Music as an Emotional Outlet – Processing Through Sound
31:21 - Our Ultimate Angry & Sad Songs – What Do We Crank Up?
35:41 - It’s Vincent’s Birthday! 🎉
36:24 - The Ultimate Debate – Are Diamond Black Goth?
45:26 - Do You Wear Your Goth Clothes to the Supermarket? (Be Honest!)
47:43 - Join Our Discord! Connect with the DB Community


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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re celebrating the release of Dark Anthems and diving deep into what makes a track heavy, what defines a dark anthem, and why music helps us process emotions. But first… Adam bought a life-sized Dalek?!

GET DARK ANTHEMS HERE - https://diamondblack.hearnow.com/

Here’s what’s coming up:
- Dark Anthems is OUT NOW! Stream it, buy it, and let it guide you
- Adam’s Dalek obsession reaches new heights… literally
- Ben’s big change – What’s different?
- What actually makes a track "heavy"? Is it the sound, the mood, or something deeper?
- The power of dark anthems – Why do they uplift rather than bring us down?
- Does your mood influence the music you listen to?
- Adam’s DJing experiences – The highs, the lows, and the unexpected requests
- The ultimate debate: Are Diamond Black actually goth?!
- Do you wear your goth clothes to the supermarket? Let’s be honest…
- It’s Vincent’s birthday! 🎉
- Join our Discord!** Be part of the DB community

Drop a comment below: What’s YOUR ultimate "Dark Anthem"? And do you think Diamond Black is goth? Let’s hear it!

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00:00 - Welcome to This Week’s Diamond Cast!
00:39 - Dark Anthems is OUT NOW!
02:01 - Adam’s Latest Purchase… A Full-Sized Dalek?!
05:47 - Ben’s Big Change – What’s Happening?
08:37 - You Can Buy Dark Anthems Now! Support the Music
09:45 - What Actually Makes a Track Heavy?
16:46 - What Defines a Dark Anthem?
20:17 - How Do Dark Songs Lift Us Up Instead of Dragging Us Down?
24:55 - Does Your Mood Influence What Music You Listen To?
28:43 - Adam’s DJ Stories – Behind the Decks
29:52 - Music as an Emotional Outlet – Processing Through Sound
31:21 - Our Ultimate Angry & Sad Songs – What Do We Crank Up?
35:41 - It’s Vincent’s Birthday! 🎉
36:24 - The Ultimate Debate – Are Diamond Black Goth?
45:26 - Do You Wear Your Goth Clothes to the Supermarket? (Be Honest!)
47:43 - Join Our Discord! Connect with the DB Community


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DISCORD LINK -

https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ


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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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“If you’ve lost your way, let Dark Anthems guide you.”

DARK ANTHEMS is Diamond Black’s heartfelt tribute to the music that shaped them, weaving together song titles from iconic artists—The Cure, Nine Inch Nails, Manic Street Preachers, AFI and more—into a hauntingly poetic narrative. “At its heart, Dark Anthems is an ode to the songs that have guided so many of us through our darkest moments.” - Ben Christo

"A chorus dressed in the finest melody. I really like this" - CJ, The Wildhearts
“Killer track!” – Chris Aiken, Strung Out
“Yes, there’s direct reference to 'Idiot Stare,' but the very DNA of the song has the same intensity. So cool!" – Iain Baker, Jesus Jones
OWN/STREAM: https://linktr.ee/glass_ghost

LYRICS

I followed a star called bitterness,
To recite the misery index,
One more step from despair to where?
Under blood red skies,
I’m still caught in an idiot stare:
A terrible lie.

When we lost our way,
Your darkness would guide us,
Lost our way,
Your darkness defined us,
So bind us now.

Somewhere in a cold day memory,
The sorrow sings,
Strung out and I’m too close to see,
As I die laughing.

I’m taking a stand at the waterfront,
Drift into Dreamtime,
A promise as bright as a thousand suns,
On through this night.

Everlone,
Horror head,
Long live the emptiness
Time stand still
Pray for rain,
With 13 ways to bleed the pain,
I’ll dream in coma white,
As daylight dies.

If you've lost your way,
Let dark anthems guide you,
Lost your way,
Your darkness anthems find you.

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DIAMOND BLACK are:

Ben Christo - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Adam Hart - Bass, Vocals, Graphics
Jan-Vincent Velazco - Drums, Percussion
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Jaani Peuhu - Synths, Programming
Chloe Ozwell - Backing Vocals

Music: Ben Christo, Adam Hart, Jan-Vincent Velazco, Jaakko Turunen, Jaani Peuhu
Lyrics: Ben Christo

Mixed & Produced: Jaani Peuhu,
Vocals engineered: Ciaron Bell, Ben Christo & Adam Hart.
Guitars engineered: Andy Brook
Mastered: Jaime Gomez Arellano @ Orgone Studios

Executive Producer: Michael P. Clark

Video: Shot and edited by Charlie Smith / Mind Art Visual, with additional footage from Nat Cherry.
ISRC: ISRC: USCGJ2510031

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Bands referenced:

36 Crazyfists
AFI
Boysetsfire
Cold
Cult, The
Cure, The
Curve
Def Leppard
Jesus Jones
Judas Priest
Katatonia
Killing Joke
Killswitch Engage
Manic Street Preachers
Marilyn Manson
Nine Inch Nails
Rush
Sevendust
Strung Out
Wildhearts
Therapy?
Waterdown
Wildhearts, The

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving deep into songwriting, creativity, and the making of our upcoming album—but first, we have some BIG NEWS... Adam got a juicer!

Beyond the juice-fueled revelations, we’re talking about:
- Bass recording updates and how Adam gets in the zone
- The impact of your workspace on creativity and productivity
- Do you need to know what a song is about before writing the music?
- How do you decide what to write about? The challenges and inspirations behind lyrics
- Songwriting workshops and what we’ve learned from them
- The themes of our upcoming album—how do they compare to what we’ve released so far?
- Deciding on song order and Natalie’s formula for the perfect album flow
- Do you have to be sad to write sad music? Or is it all just a myth?
- Balancing emotion and technical skill when crafting songs
- The evolution of lyrics in "Dark Anthems"—how and why they changed
- Our favorite Diamond Black songs to play live
- Microphone headsets... yes or no?
- Our anthems of the week—what’s been on repeat for us lately

Join the conversation and drop a comment below: Do you think song order matters? What’s your go-to anthem this week? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more from Diamond Cast!

00:00 - Intro & What’s Coming Up
01:49 - Adam’s Life-Changing Juicer Revelation
04:44 - Bass Recording Updates & How Adam Gets in ‘The Zone’
05:11 - Does Your Workspace Affect Creativity?
09:14 - Writing Music: Do You Need to Know the Meaning First?
15:22 - Finding the Right Lyrics: How Do You Decide What to Write About?
17:11 - Songwriting Workshops & Lessons Learned
18:31 - Crafting the Album: How We Picked the Themes
20:33 - How Do the New Songs Compare to Our Previous Work?
23:13 - The Art of Track Listing: Deciding on Song Order
25:59 - Natalie’s Secret Formula for the Perfect Album Flow
28:30 - Where Do We Get Our Musical Inspiration From?
29:55 - Do You Have to Be Sad to Write Sad Music?
37:20 - Balancing Emotion & Technical Skill in Songwriting
40:33 - The Evolution of Lyrics in "Dark Anthems"
41:59 - Changing Lyrics to Fit the Melody – When & Why?
46:08 - Our Favorite Diamond Black Songs to Play Live
49:13 - Should We Use Microphone Headsets on Stage?
51:04 - Our Anthems of the Week – What We’re Listening To

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https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ


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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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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re deep in the recording process and bringing you all the latest updates from the studio! From vocal sessions to drum recordings, we’re breaking down what’s working, what’s not, and why honest feedback is key to making great music.

Here’s what’s coming up:
- Vocal recording sessions update – where we’re at in the album process
- Vincent’s drum recordings – how they’re shaping up
- The importance of giving honest feedback (even when it’s tough!)
- Adam’s unexpected guitar shop find… fate or just good timing?
- Behind-the-scenes filming of recording sessions
- Fan question: What’s it like being a lead singer?
- Are songs better when the singer believes what they’re singing?
- Discord top-supporters tier announcement – new perks incoming!
- Bring Me The Horizon’s cover of Wonderwall – love it or hate it?
- Roger Taylor fixing his old drum recordings – should artists tweak their past work?
- Shoutout to our amazing Discord members!
- Big news! Diamond Cast will soon be available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!

Drop a comment below: What’s your take on honest feedback in music? And are you excited to stream Diamond Cast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts? Let us know!

00:00 - Start
01:20 - Vocal Recording Sessions Update!
11:18 - Feedback on Vincent’s drum recordings!
12:43 - THIS IS BORING
13:47 - Giving honest feedback
17:54 - Adam’s fortuitous trip to the guitar shop…
20:30 - BTS filming of recording sessions
21:28 - FAN QUESTIONS: What’s it like being lead singer?
26:05 - Are songs better when the singer believes what they are singing?
28:36 - Discord top-supporters tier announcement!
31:33 - Bring Me The Horizon’s cover of Wonderwall
33:46 - Roger Taylor fixing his old drum recordings
39:31 - Shout out to Discord members
39:52 - Diamond Cast will soon be available on Spotify, Apple podcasts + more!


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DISCORD LINK -

https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJ


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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
JOIN OUR DIAMOND BLACK DISCORD! - https://discord.gg/U2swqYRy

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

Email us! mail@diamondblackofficial.com

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