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.

STAR SCREAM REUNION - https://fb.me/e/4OBHGmrK8 ************************************************ This week on Diamond Cast, Ben checks in from The Sisters of Mercy tour before we get into a conversation about technology, learning and whether having more information at our fingertips is always a good thing. We talk about using translator apps while travelling, AI as a personal tutor, whether AI could actually help someone learn music, and why having a genuinely great human teacher can make all the difference. But has modern technology also made things too easy? Are we losing something when we no longer have to struggle to find an answer, navigate an unfamiliar place or figure something out for ourselves? That leads us into the importance of travel and experiencing the world firsthand, before we finish by comparing our very different approaches to work, creativity and getting things done within a band. Let us know what you think: has technology made you better at learning — or just better at finding answers? Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Diamond Cast 00:35 – Ben's Sisters of Mercy Tour Update 04:07 – Translator Apps on Tour 07:56 – Using AI as a Tutor 12:23 – Can AI Teach You Music? 15:56 – Why a Good Teacher Matters 21:27 – Is Technology Making Learning Too Easy? 24:06 – Why Travel Is Important 27:20 – Different Work Styles in a Band ************************************************ 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

STAR SCREAM REUNION -
https://fb.me/e/4OBHGmrK8

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This week on Diamond Cast, Ben checks in from The Sisters of Mercy tour before we get into a conversation about technology, learning and whether having more information at our fingertips is always a good thing.

We talk about using translator apps while travelling, AI as a personal tutor, whether AI could actually help someone learn music, and why having a genuinely great human teacher can make all the difference.
But has modern technology also made things too easy?

Are we losing something when we no longer have to struggle to find an answer, navigate an unfamiliar place or figure something out for ourselves?

That leads us into the importance of travel and experiencing the world firsthand, before we finish by comparing our very different approaches to work, creativity and getting things done within a band.

Let us know what you think: has technology made you better at learning — or just better at finding answers?

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to Diamond Cast
00:35 – Ben's Sisters of Mercy Tour Update
04:07 – Translator Apps on Tour
07:56 – Using AI as a Tutor
12:23 – Can AI Teach You Music?
15:56 – Why a Good Teacher Matters
21:27 – Is Technology Making Learning Too Easy?
24:06 – Why Travel Is Important
27:20 – Different Work Styles in a Band

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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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Is Technology Making Us Better at Learning… or Worse? | Diamond Cast 078

Diamond Black October 4, 2026 7:00 pm

STAR SCREAM REUNION - https://fb.me/e/4OBHGmrK8 ************************************************ DIAMOND CAST IS BACK! 💎🖤 After a short break, we're back — and this time we're catching up with Adam! There's plenty happening in the world of Diamond Black, so we start with a proper album update, including where things currently stand with record labels and Adam's progress recording the bass parts. Then we're off to Los Angeles! Adam talks about the Ramones 50th Anniversary show at Hollywood Forever, adventures on the Sunset Strip at the Whisky and Rainbow, seeing Muse at the Hollywood Bowl, hunting down Southland Tales locations and picking up a rather lovely Tim Armstrong signature acoustic guitar along the way. Plus, there's some BIG news from Adam's past: STAR SCREAM are reuniting for one night in London on November 20th! We also want YOUR questions for Vincent for an upcoming episode, Ben is currently out on the road with The Sisters of Mercy... and somehow we finish this week's episode by encountering James Bond in real life. It's good to be back. 🖤 Timestamps: 00:00 – Diamond Cast Is Back! 00:36 – We’re BACK! 01:12 – Album Update: Record Labels & Bass Parts 09:14 – Adam in LA: Ramones 50th, The Whisky & The Rainbow 13:40 – Muse at the Hollywood Bowl! 16:35 – Our Southland Tales Adventure 19:33 – Adam’s Tim Armstrong Signature Acoustic Guitar 23:27 – STAR SCREAM REUNION! London – November 20th 30:53 – Send Us Your Questions for Vincent! 31:50 – Ben’s Back on Tour with The Sisters of Mercy 33:57 – We Saw James Bond in Real Life?! ************************************************ 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

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DIAMOND CAST IS BACK! 💎🖤

After a short break, we're back — and this time we're catching up with Adam!

There's plenty happening in the world of Diamond Black, so we start with a proper album update, including where things currently stand with record labels and Adam's progress recording the bass parts.

Then we're off to Los Angeles! Adam talks about the Ramones 50th Anniversary show at Hollywood Forever, adventures on the Sunset Strip at the Whisky and Rainbow, seeing Muse at the Hollywood Bowl, hunting down Southland Tales locations and picking up a rather lovely Tim Armstrong signature acoustic guitar along the way.

Plus, there's some BIG news from Adam's past: STAR SCREAM are reuniting for one night in London on November 20th!

We also want YOUR questions for Vincent for an upcoming episode, Ben is currently out on the road with The Sisters of Mercy... and somehow we finish this week's episode by encountering James Bond in real life.

It's good to be back. 🖤

Timestamps:

00:00 – Diamond Cast Is Back!
00:36 – We’re BACK!
01:12 – Album Update: Record Labels & Bass Parts
09:14 – Adam in LA: Ramones 50th, The Whisky & The Rainbow
13:40 – Muse at the Hollywood Bowl!
16:35 – Our Southland Tales Adventure
19:33 – Adam’s Tim Armstrong Signature Acoustic Guitar
23:27 – STAR SCREAM REUNION! London – November 20th
30:53 – Send Us Your Questions for Vincent!
31:50 – Ben’s Back on Tour with The Sisters of Mercy
33:57 – We Saw James Bond in Real Life?!

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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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Ramones, Muse, DB Record Label News & Star Scream Reunion! | Diamond Cast 077

Diamond Black September 20, 2026 7:00 pm

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR DIAMOND BLACK’S EXCLUSIVE DARK ANTHEMS LIVE FAN SESSION HERE — ONLY 6 PLACES AVAILABLE! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-deep-dive-into-dark-anthems-an-evening-with-diamond-black-tickets-1995328889421 ************************************************ This week on Diamond Cast, things get wonderfully random... We kick off by talking outfits, Lego and some exciting news about our upcoming Diamond Black Fan Q&A, before showing off a few interesting items in a little game of show and tell. Then it's on to Hastings Pirate Weekend, stag and hen dos... before descending into another round of Would You Rather? with some genuinely impossible choices. Would you choose telekinesis or telepathy? Would you rather vomit on your hero... or have your hero vomit on you? And finally... would you want to know the date of your death... or how it happens? Join us for another hour of music, laughs, ridiculous conversations and everything in between. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome Back! 00:48 – Outfits & Lego 08:34 – Announcement: Diamond Black Fan Q&A 14:08 – Show & Tell 19:10 – Hastings Pirate Weekend 24:40 – Stag & Hen Dos 27:35 – Would You Rather: Telekinesis or Telepathy? 39:53 – Would You Rather: Vomit on Your Hero... or Vice Versa? 42:44 – Would You Rather: Know the Date or the Method? ************************************************ 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

GET YOUR TICKETS FOR DIAMOND BLACK’S EXCLUSIVE DARK ANTHEMS LIVE FAN SESSION HERE — ONLY 6 PLACES AVAILABLE!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-deep-dive-into-dark-anthems-an-evening-with-diamond-black-tickets-1995328889421


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This week on Diamond Cast, things get wonderfully random...

We kick off by talking outfits, Lego and some exciting news about our upcoming Diamond Black Fan Q&A, before showing off a few interesting items in a little game of show and tell.

Then it's on to Hastings Pirate Weekend, stag and hen dos... before descending into another round of Would You Rather? with some genuinely impossible choices.

Would you choose telekinesis or telepathy?

Would you rather vomit on your hero... or have your hero vomit on you?

And finally... would you want to know the date of your death... or how it happens?

Join us for another hour of music, laughs, ridiculous conversations and everything in between.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome Back!
00:48 – Outfits & Lego
08:34 – Announcement: Diamond Black Fan Q&A
14:08 – Show & Tell
19:10 – Hastings Pirate Weekend
24:40 – Stag & Hen Dos
27:35 – Would You Rather: Telekinesis or Telepathy?
39:53 – Would You Rather: Vomit on Your Hero... or Vice Versa?
42:44 – Would You Rather: Know the Date or the Method?

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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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Would You Rather? Diamond Black Edition Returns! | Diamond Cast 075

Diamond Black July 26, 2026 7:00 pm

This week on Diamond Cast, we're back with one of our most fun episodes yet! We kick things off by talking about seeing My Chemical Romance and Joan Jett at Wembley Stadium, before somehow ending up discussing venue air conditioning, Ben's surprisingly practical tips for surviving the summer, Adam's latest theme park adventures... and then everything descends into a full-on game of Would You Rather? – Diamond Black Edition. Expect ridiculous questions, impossible choices, sleeve chat, questionable humour and plenty of laughs. Timestamps: 00:00 – Welcome Back! 00:43 – We're Back! 01:32 – My Chemical Romance & Joan Jett at Wembley Stadium 06:15 – Why Some Singers Hate Air Conditioning 08:36 – Ben's Tips for Staying Cool on Tour 11:55 – The X-Files Discussion 16:02 – Adam's Theme Park Adventures 25:07 – A Diamond Black Exclusive Auction? 26:12 – Would You Rather? Diamond Black Edition 32:28 – Sleeve Talk 35:41 – Thoosies... 36:54 – Terrible Jokes & Even Worse Humour 38:31 – More Diamond Black Would You Rather ************************************************ 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 back with one of our most fun episodes yet!

We kick things off by talking about seeing My Chemical Romance and Joan Jett at Wembley Stadium, before somehow ending up discussing venue air conditioning, Ben's surprisingly practical tips for surviving the summer, Adam's latest theme park adventures... and then everything descends into a full-on game of Would You Rather? – Diamond Black Edition.

Expect ridiculous questions, impossible choices, sleeve chat, questionable humour and plenty of laughs.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome Back!
00:43 – We're Back!
01:32 – My Chemical Romance & Joan Jett at Wembley Stadium
06:15 – Why Some Singers Hate Air Conditioning
08:36 – Ben's Tips for Staying Cool on Tour
11:55 – The X-Files Discussion
16:02 – Adam's Theme Park Adventures
25:07 – A Diamond Black Exclusive Auction?
26:12 – Would You Rather? Diamond Black Edition
32:28 – Sleeve Talk
35:41 – Thoosies...
36:54 – Terrible Jokes & Even Worse Humour
38:31 – More Diamond Black Would You Rather

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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 Ultimate Diamond Black Would You Rather! | Diamond Cast 075

Diamond Black July 12, 2026 7:00 pm

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

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

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

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Why It’s Important to Have Musical (and Nerd) Heroes | DIAMOND CAST 003

This week, Diamond Black talk about the heroes who shaped us—from gothic icons and musicians to writers, superheroes, friends, and family.

Meanwhile, Vincent checks in from Canada, and we’re just two weeks away from Le Petit Tour—including our stop at Hellfest!

Who inspires you? Join the conversation and let us know!

*** THIS episode originally aired LIVE on youtube so sorry for any mistakes! ***

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Touring, Gigs, and Staying Alive on the Road | DIAMOND CAST 002

This week on Diamond Cast, we’re talking live music, touring, and the realities of staying healthy on the road. Ben joins us from backstage at a Sisters of Mercy show, while Vincent takes us through his drum setup, and Adam reviews a week in gigs—including Smashing Pumpkins and Barry Manilow (yes, really).

We also take a moment to remember the legendary Rik Mayall, talk Dungeons & Dragons and board games, and—if you stick around until the end—you’ll catch an exclusive tidbit about the upcoming Diamond Black album!


What do you think? Is staying healthy on tour as important as people say? Let us know in the comments!


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Welcome to the Show! | Diamond Cast 001

The wait is over—Diamond Black has launched a podcast! In this very first episode of Diamond Cast, we dive into the music that inspires us, what we’ve been working on behind the scenes, and our vision for the podcast. Plus, we take some time to connect with you, the fans, as we kick off this new chapter.

Join us as we set the stage for what’s to come—raw conversations, behind-the-scenes stories, and all things Diamond Black.


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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

Listen to this episode