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 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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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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We’re kicking off 2025 with a huge announcement on this week’s Diamond Cast: our brand-new single “Dark Anthems” is on the way! Join us for an in-depth discussion about the track, its artwork, and what fans can expect from this powerful addition to the Diamond Black catalog.
Here’s what else we’re covering this week:
- New Year, new hair: Fresh starts and fresh looks!
- Album recording update: Progress and insights into the recording process
- Dark Anthems artwork discussion: The story behind the visuals
- New bass amp and our favorite guitar pedals: Gear talk!
- 2025 updates: Ben has started journaling, and Adam’s skills are leveling up
- Fan questions: Tea advice, spiritual practices, learning other band’s songs, and more
- Tips for artistic growth and insights on touring with smaller bands
- Join our Discord server: Connect with the Diamond Black community
Drop a comment below: What are you most excited about with “Dark Anthems”? And don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated with all things Diamond Black!
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - New year, new hair!
06:14 - Album recording update
07:17 - Our recording process for the album
16:32 - NEW SINGLE ANNOUNCEMENT: “DARK ANTHEMS”!
20:32 - Dark Anthems artwork discussion!
21:57 - New Bass Amp!
23:17 - Our favourite guitar pedals
25:00 - 2025… Ben has started Journaling… Adam has leveled up his skills
33:50 - Join our Discord server!
35:07 - Fan Questions: Ben's tea advice
38:26 - Fan Questions: Do we have any spiritual practices?
40:05 - Fan Questions: Do we learn songs by other bands?
43:45 - Fan Questions: Whats the best advice we’ve received?
46:23 - Fan Questions: Touring with smaller bands
47:59 - Fan Questions: Tips for artistic growth
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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re thrilled to welcome a very special guest our producer Jaani Peuhu, the mastermind behind Diamond Black’s signature dark, cinematic sound. Join us for an exclusive look into the creative process behind the band and what’s coming next!
Here’s what’s in store:
- Welcome to Jaani Peuhu: Getting to know our incredible producer
- What have we been working on? Updates on new music and the album
- How we refine the songs: The process of perfecting Diamond Black’s unique sound
- What makes a good producer-band relationship? Insights from Jaani and the band
- Creating the dark sound of Diamond Black: Jaani’s approach and techniques
- Evolution of the rhythm section: How the band’s sound has developed
- Writing together: The highs and challenges of collaborative creativity
- What will fans take away from the new album? Our hopes and expectations
- What’s the most important part of writing or producing a song? Jaani’s philosophy
- Does Jaani have a favorite Diamond Black song? His surprising pick!
- Behind-the-scenes stories: Memorable moments from the studio
- What are we excited for in 2025? A look ahead at what’s next for Diamond Black
Drop a comment below: What’s your favorite Diamond Black track so far, and what are you most excited to hear next? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insights, stories, and behind-the-scenes content from Diamond Cast!
00:00 - Intro
00:36 - Welcome to our special guest: Jaani Peuhu!
01:05 - What have we been working on?
04:47 - How we refine the songs
06:45 - What makes a good producer-band relationship?
08:54 - How do you create the dark sound of Diamond Black?
12:09 - Evolution of the rhythm section
17:08 - What it’s like writing together
19:29 - What do we think the fans will take away from the album?
24:11 - Whats the most important part of writing or producing a song?
30:10 - Does Jaani have a favourite Diamond Black song?
32:39 - Behind the scenes stories
35:24 - What are we excited for in 2025?
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As 2024 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on an incredible year for Diamond Black in this special Year in Review episode of Diamond Cast. From unforgettable gigs to personal growth, we’re diving into the highlights, the lessons, and what’s ahead for 2025.
Here’s what’s coming up:
- Looking back on 2024: The moments that defined our year
- Discord Announcement: Exciting news for our fan community
- Our highlights of 2024: The best moments from the band and beyond
- How have we evolved and what have we learnt in 2024?
- Vincent’s new drum style: A creative evolution worth celebrating
- Our favourite gigs of 2024: The shows that blew us away
- Ben getting picked out at a comedy show: A hilarious and unexpected moment
- Our hopes for 2025: What’s next for Diamond Black?
- Next guest announcement: A sneak peek at who’s joining us next!
Join us as we celebrate the highs, share some laughs, and look forward to an exciting year ahead.
Drop a comment below: What were your favorite Diamond Black moments of 2024? And what are you hoping to see from us in 2025? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of Diamond Cast!
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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Looking back on 2024
01:34 - Discord Announcement!
05:11 - Our highlights of 2024
15:24 - How have we evolved and what have we learnt in 2024?
21:08 - Vincet and his new drum style
28:60 - Our favourite gigs of 2024
32:56 - Ben getting picked out at a comedy show
35:06 - Our hopes for 2025
42:13 - Our next guest announcement
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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome a very special guest to Diamond Cast—the incredible Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost! Chris provided his unforgettable guest vocals on our latest single, "In Venom," and joins us for a deep dive into the collaboration and much more.
Here’s what’s coming up:
- Nightlife in Germany: Chris gives us a taste of his favorite spots and stories
- Caffeine Discussions:: Coffee or Red Bull
- Collaborating with Diamond Black: Chris shares his experience lending his voice to "In Venom"
- Future Release Plans: Working with producer Jaani Peuhu and what’s next for Diamond Black
- Ben’s Experiment with LOTL: A unique musical challenge and what came of it.
- Co-Writing with Lord of the Lost: Chris and Ben discuss their creative process.
- Skipping on Tour: How to keep fit on the road!
Drop a comment below: What do you think of Chris Harms’ guest vocals on "In Venom"? And which topic from this episode was your favourite?
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0:00 - Intro
01:22 - Nightlife in Germany
06:01 - Caffeine discussions!
08:29 - Chris on collaborating with Diamond Black!
11:10 - DB working with 69 Eyes
13:49 - Working with producer Jaani & our future release plans!
21:50 - Lord of The Lost’s Song Experiment with Ben
27:27 - Co-writing with Lord Of The Lost
31:53 - Skipping on tour!?
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This week on Diamond Cast, we’ve got a jam-packed episode full of exciting updates, fan love, and even a little humor! Here’s what’s in store:
- In Venom Watch Party! We’re celebrating the release of "In Venom" on all streaming platforms! Huge thanks to 12 Inch Media for their incredible work, and shoutout to Chris Harms for joining in the social media buzz.
- New Merch Alert: Our latest Diamond Black T-shirt is available now—don’t miss it!
- Press Love: Reviews are rolling in! Sonic Seducer and others have shared their thoughts, and Orkus added "In Venom" to their playlist. We dive into what they’re saying.
- Fan Comments: We’re reading and reacting to your incredible comments about the new single.
- Song Sigils: Discussing interpretations of the "In Venom" lyrics and sigil, plus a teaser—there are sigils for all the other songs too!
- What We’re Thankful For: Wrapping up with a heartwarming moment, as the band shares their gratitude for the week.
- 🤘 **BIG DB Announcement**: Adam’s hair—it’s a thing.
Join us for all this and more on this week’s **Diamond Cast**!
👉 **Tell us in the comments**: What do you think of "In Venom"? Have you picked up the new T-shirt yet? And… let’s hear your thoughts on Adam’s hair!
00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Vincent isn’t happy with our outfits
03:16 - In Venom single release talk!
04:40 - New T-shirt announcent!
06:20 - Our reaction to the In Venom release
14:11 - New songs discussion!
16:35 - In Venom press coverage
20:08 - Fan reactions to In Venom
24:41 - Lyric talk!
30:46 - Discussion on how we listen to Albums
38:36 - More fan comments on In Venom
40:43 - Discussing the In Venom symbol
45:07 - What are DB grateful for?
52:11 - Adam’s big announcement!
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This week, we’ve got a special interview episode on Diamond Cast! 🎶 Ben sits down to discuss our upcoming single, "In Venom" (released 12/12/24), and gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what went into creating this fan-favorite track.
In this episode, we dive into:
- What it was like working with Chris Harms from Lord of the Lost, who guests on this song.
- The experience of playing shows with Lord of the Lost last year.
- The meaning behind "In Venom" and the fears that inspired it.
- Why this live fan favorite is so special, and Ben’s excitement about its release!
If you’ve been waiting for more on "In Venom," this episode has it all—collaboration stories, tour reflections, and a deep dive into the music. Don’t miss it!
👉 **Drop a comment below**: Are you ready for "In Venom"? Let us know what you’re most excited about! And don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for all things Diamond Black.
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This week on Diamond Cast, we’ve got an exciting lineup of announcements, creativity, and behind-the-scenes updates just for you!
First, we’re thrilled to unveil our new single announcement—“In Venom”. Get ready for a track that’s dark, intense, and unapologetically Diamond Black. We’ll give you a sneak peek into what inspired this venomous anthem.
Next, we dive into the incredible entries from our fan art competition. The talent you’ve shared has blown us away, and today, we’re picking the winner! Tune in to see if your masterpiece took the top spot and to hear our reactions to the amazing work.
Finally, it’s time for some album updates! 🎶 We’re taking you inside the writing process for our upcoming songs, sharing stories about the creative journey, and revealing how the album is coming together.
Topics Covered:
New single announcement: “In Venom”
Reviewing fan art competition entries and choosing the winner
Updates on new songs and the album-making process
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights, music updates, and all things Diamond Black. Drop your thoughts below: Which entry is your favorite, and what are you most excited to hear next?
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Join Ben and Vincent in this week’s Diamond Cast as they explore the fascinating world of music movies! From iconic documentaries to legendary films about fictitious bands, they share their thoughts on This Is Spinal Tap, Metallica: Some Kind of Monster, and The Dirt.
But that’s not all! Vincent has a big announcement: he’s launching a new venture teaching specialist drum techniques to serious drummers. Plus, they reveal the secrets behind their flawless hair routines (yes, really!).
Highlights include:
* The hilarity of This Is Spinal Tap
* The raw honesty of Metallica: Some Kind of Monster
* The rock ‘n’ roll chaos of The Dirt
* Vincent’s exciting new drumming venture
* Hair care tips from two rock legends
What’s YOUR favorite music movie? Let us know in the comments
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Dwight Yoakam
Lost Lonely Boys - Cottonfields and Crossroads
Walk the Line
American Satan
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Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple
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Almost Famous
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Labyrinth
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The Crow
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Control
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Rite Here Rite Now
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Ray Charles
Bowie
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Dirty Dancing
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