Chris Harms Joins Diamond Cast – Behind the Bite of “In Venom”
To mark the release of our latest single “In Venom”, we’re dropping a special episode of Diamond Cast featuring the one and only Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost. In this exclusive conversation, Chris sits down with Ben and Adam to unpack how the collaboration came together — and the twisted beauty at the heart of In Venom. From recording across borders to writing about emotional toxicity, this episode goes deep into what makes the track bite. We explore: The creative tension behind the……
‘In Venom’ – New Single Featuring Chris Harms (Lord of the Lost) Out Now
Our final single of 2024 is here — and it’s one of our most powerful collaborations yet. “In Venom” features a guest vocal performance by Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost — bringing his signature intensity to a track that seethes with obsession, toxicity, and beautiful destruction. “It’s about the poison you can’t quit, the pull you can’t escape… and the part of you that doesn’t want to.”— Ben Christo Chris’s unmistakable voice takes In Venom even deeper into the shadows — and we’re honoured…
Diamond Black Storm Hellfest 2024 – A Landmark Festival Debut
We brought the darkness to one of Europe’s most iconic heavy music festivals — Hellfest 2024. Sharing the bill with some of the world’s most legendary rock and metal acts, Diamond Black took the stage in France for the first time and delivered one of our most intense and memorable sets to date. 🔥 It was loud, it was heavy, and it was unforgettable. To everyone who came, sang, and screamed with us — thank you.We felt the energy and we’ll carry it with us into everything we do next. 📸 Photos…
Diamond Cast Podcast Launches – Behind the Scenes with Diamond Black
We’ve launched our official podcast — Diamond Cast — giving you a behind-the-scenes pass into the world of Diamond Black. Hosted by Ben Christo and Adam Hart, each episode of Diamond Cast dives into the music, stories, and strange beauty behind the band. We talk songwriting, personal struggles, gear obsessions, goth/alt culture, and the people who’ve inspired our sound — plus special guest appearances and deep dives into our creative process. 🎧 Listen now: Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube……
Diamond Black Join Esprit D’Air for UK & European Tour 2024
We’re hitting the road again with the incredible Esprit D’Air for a massive UK & European tour — starting this Monday! This will be one of our biggest tours to date, spanning 15 UK & Ireland shows followed by a string of powerful European dates across the Netherlands, Germany, and Belgium. We’ll have exclusive tour posters available at the merch desk — and yes, we’ll sign them for you. 💎🖤 🗓️ Full Tour Dates: UK & Ireland🇬🇧 Feb 12 – Old Fire Station, Bournemouth🇬🇧 Feb 13 – Exeter…
Diamond Black Featured in Sonic Seducer Magazine
Danke, Sonic Seducer Magazin! We’re honoured to be featured in one of Europe’s most respected alt-music publications. In this exclusive interview, Ben Christo opens up about the emotional themes and lyrical layers behind upcoming Diamond Black releases — from the visceral intensity of “In Venom” to the personal darkness within “Dark Anthems.” Written by Breda Maßmann and beautifully accompanied by photography from Flashbang Studio / @fulmineum, this feature dives into the deeper creative and…
Diamond Black to Support Lord of the Lost – June/July 2023 UK Dates Announced
We’re thrilled to announce that Diamond Black are joining Lord of the Lost as main support for three very special UK shows this summer! Off the back of their global explosion at Eurovision and fresh from the road with Iron Maiden, Lord of the Lost hit the UK — and we’ll be right there with them, bringing dark anthems to new cities and new hearts. 🗓️ Tour Dates:🇬🇧 June 21st – The Brudenell, Leeds🇬🇧 June 22nd – The Live Rooms, Chester🏴 July 1st – La Belle Angele, Edinburgh These nights are going…
Diamond Black Play Main Stage at Hard Rock Hell Festival 2023
We’re excited to announce that Diamond Black are hitting the main stage at this year’s Hard Rock Hell Festival! 📍 Venue: Hard Rock Hell📅 Saturday, March 11th🕔 Stage Time: 17:00 We’ll be sharing the stage with heavy hitters like Crashdïet, Reckless Love, and Dream Evil, delivering a set of crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and dark anthems straight from the heart. This is our first time playing HRH, and we’re bringing everything we’ve got. Let’s make it loud, let’s make it emotional, and let’s…
Diamond Black Co-Write “Death of Darkness” with The 69 Eyes
We're proud to share that Diamond Black’s Ben Christo has co-written “Death of Darkness,” the latest single by gothic rock legends The 69 Eyes — and the title track to their upcoming album. Released via Atomic Fire Records, the track also features backing vocals from Archie Cruz of Santa Cruz. It's a haunting, hook-laden anthem full of velvet darkness and razor-edge melody. “Working with The Vampires was a devilish delight,” says Ben. 🖤 Stream the single now:🎧 Spotify – The 69 Eyes💿 Atomic…
Diamond Black Join Esprit D’Air on UK Tour – February 2023
We’re proud to announce that Diamond Black joined Esprit D’Air for a six-date UK tour in February 2023 — hitting some of our favourite cities and legendary venues. 🗓️ Tour Dates: Feb 17 – The Globe, Cardiff Feb 19 – The Fulford Arms, York Feb 20 – The Cluny, Newcastle Feb 21 – La Belle Angèle, Edinburgh Feb 22 – Manchester Academy 3 Feb 23 – O2 Academy 3, Birmingham We’re huge fans of Kai and the immersive world Esprit D’Air has created — so it was an honour to be a part of this…