Diamond Cast

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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.

  1. 9H AGO

    Famous People, Strange Stories & The History of Our Hometowns | Diamond Cast 065

    This week on Diamond Cast we’re talking about our hometowns — and the surprising stories, strange history, and famous figures connected to them. From Bristol’s incredible Clifton Suspension Bridge to Aleister Crowley dying in Hastings, we dive into some of the unusual cultural history tied to the places we grew up. Along the way we discuss Star Trek, Black Mirror, H.G. Wells, Concorde, David Bowie, the birthplace of television, legendary bands like Madness and X-Ray Spex, and even Darwin’s On The Origin of Species. It turns out the towns that shape us often have far stranger stories than we realise. Timestamps: 00:00 – Start 01:12 – Ben’s caffeine-fuelled day 05:10 – This week’s topic: our hometowns 07:43 – Bristol’s Clifton Suspension Bridge 12:00 – Aleister Crowley & Hastings history 16:37 – Our love of Star Trek & Black Mirror 24:47 – H.G. Wells 31:28 – Concorde: the supersonic plane 35:26 – The birthplace of television & Wetherspoons debate 42:22 – David Bowie 45:34 – Bristol accents 48:26 – Musical icons: Madness & X-Ray Spex 52:19 – Darwin’s On The Origin of Species ************************************************ 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

    55 min

  2. FEB 22

    Is All Art Just Ego? | Diamond Cast 064

    This week on Diamond Cast, we take on a big question: Is most art fundamentally about ego? We explore what ego actually is, whether anything can truly be selfless, and what really drives the urge to create. Is it expression? Legacy? Recognition? Or something deeper? We talk about: – The excitement of creation – The desire to be remembered – Whether artists think about their audience while writing – The difference between designing and songwriting – Inspiration from “the greats” – And whether ego is necessary to make meaningful music Is art about the self — or about something bigger than the self? Plus, we continue the conversation over on Patreon with a bonus segment on Diamond Black covers. Never Wanted This by AKO - https://open.spotify.com/track/7gz4oRncAV8Yo1nNvk4vUu?si=31f53c9cfdad4839 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:03 – This week’s topic: Is most art about ego? 02:12 – What is ego, really? 06:13 – Is anything truly selfless? 09:20 – The excitement of creation 13:18 – What drives us to create? 17:44 – Desire vs skill: which comes first? 21:54 – The desire to be remembered 27:47 – Being part of something bigger without being known 29:30 – Designer vs songwriter: Adam’s perspective 33:19 – Do you think about the audience when writing? 36:28 – Can you write in a genre you don’t like? 40:26 – Building an ideas bank 43:31 – Inspiration from “the greats” 48:11 – Do we need ego to create music? 49:24 – Is all music about the artist? 51:56 – Patreon bonus: Diamond Black covers ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: 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

    54 min

  3. FEB 15

    Are We Living in a Post-Sincerity World? | Diamond Cast 063

    This week on Diamond Cast, we’re talking about sincerity — what it means in 2026, whether we’re living in a post-sincerity world, and why authenticity has become the new cultural currency. Before that, we detour into Ben’s unexpected love of Titanic and Adam’s passion for Music Hall, then dive deep into branding, boundaries, public sharing, Taylor Swift lyrics, and the strange evolution of online identity. Is authenticity real — or just another performance? Where do personal boundaries sit in a world that rewards oversharing? And what does the future of sincerity look like? Plus: we’re launching an extra 15-minute Patreon-only segment each week. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Ben’s love of Titanic 14:45 – Adam on Music Hall 17:40 – Today’s topic: Sincerity Now 19:46 – Are we living in a post-sincerity world? 23:15 – Authenticity as modern currency 28:10 – Taylor Swift & lyrical honesty 30:19 – Being conscious of your brand 32:42 – Personal boundaries online 36:52 – The future of authenticity 40:45 – Online gamer streamers & digital personas 45:40 – Patreon bonus segment announcement ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: 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

    47 min

  4. FEB 8

    Live Hangout: Music, Movies, Super Bowl & More | Diamond Cast 062

    This week’s Diamond Cast is going live with Adam and Natalie while Ben’s away — and we’re keeping things intentionally loose. No rigid agenda, no overplanning. We’ll be chatting about whatever’s on our minds, including the Super Bowl, Oscar nominations, music, culture, and anything else that comes up along the way. As always, the live chat is part of the show, so jump in, say hello, throw questions at us, and help steer the conversation wherever it wants to go. Grab a drink, get comfy, and hang out with us. ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: 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

    1h 3m

  5. JAN 25

    Lyrics, Mystery & Trusting the Listener | Diamond Cast 061

    This week on Diamond Cast, we dive deep into lyrics — how much to say, how much to leave unsaid, and why trusting the listener is often more powerful than spelling everything out. We talk about simplicity versus complexity in dark music, from Rage Against the Machine and nu metal to Smashing Pumpkins’ strange phrasing, lyric techniques we use ourselves, and why writing lyrics can feel closer to scriptwriting than poetry. We also explore whether rhyme is restrictive or liberating, if ambiguity is lazy or respectful, and how mystery — in music, film, and storytelling — can deepen meaning, with detours into Donnie Darko and Stephen King. A thoughtful, creative episode about finding your voice and letting the audience meet you halfway. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:43 – Recap: last week’s London show 02:38 – This week’s topic: lyrics & trusting the listener 03:24 – Does simplicity hit harder in dark music? (RATM & nu metal) 09:17 – Lyric writing styles and techniques we use 12:41 – Lyrics as scriptwriting 17:34 – Smashing Pumpkins & unconventional phrasing 19:46 – Trusting the listener 23:30 – Is rhyme restrictive or does it sharpen ideas? 28:22 – Should lyrics and stories be overexplained? 35:59 – Is ambiguity lazy or respectful? 41:45 – Finding your own voice 44:12 – Oh no… dream talk 47:05 – Does mystery deepen meaning? (Donnie Darko & Stephen King) ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: 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

    53 min

  6. JAN 18

    Nostalgia, Youth, Music Scenes & Staying Creative | Diamond Cast 060

    This week on Diamond Cast, we dive deep into nostalgia — why it’s so powerful, how it shapes music and fashion, and whether it inspires creativity or traps us in the past. We talk about whether past decades were really better to live through, how new music scenes often react against what came before, and whether it’s still acceptable to “stay young” as you get older. Along the way there are stories from awkward teenage years, questionable music choices, how nostalgia feeds into songwriting, a surprise Diamond Black Jingle Challenge, and a peek into Ben’s gym soundtrack. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:46 – Does nostalgia keep us stuck in the past? 06:48 – Can nostalgia inspire new creativity? 08:26 – Why nostalgia is so powerful 10:13 – Were past decades really better to live through? 12:09 – Are new music scenes reactions to what came before? 18:32 – When music and fashion were inseparable 23:29 – Are we allowed to “stay young” anymore? 27:39 – Trying to be cool as an awkward teenager 29:35 – Teenage Ben gets confronted over his music taste 32:29 – How nostalgia feeds into songwriting 35:50 – The Diamond Black jingle challenge 38:46 – Ben’s gym soundtrack 43:00 – Should we play these songs live? ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: 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

    44 min

  7. JAN 11

    New Year Reflections, London Love & Our Favourite Rock Spots | Diamond Cast 059

    This week on Diamond Cast, we’re kicking off the new year by looking back at our highlights of 2025 and getting excited for our London headline show next week. With a very London-shaped episode, we talk about what we love most about the city, how the London rock scene has evolved, the venues and nights that shaped us, and the places that still keep it alive today. From Shot Through The Heart, Decadence and Metalworks, to our favourite modern rock bars like Blondies, The Big Red, and Helgi’s, this one’s a love letter to the city that raised us creatively. We also dive into the origins of Flashbang Studio, share our favourite London shows we’ve played, and finish things off with some Tube trivia chaos. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:37 – Welcome back & Happy New Year 00:54 – Our highlights of 2025 07:20 – London headline show next week 10:45 – A London-themed episode: what we love about the city 17:54 – The London rock scene over the years 20:49 – Shot Through The Heart, Decadence & Metalworks 27:45 – The origins of Flashbang Studio 35:14 – Best current London rock bars: Blondies, The Big Red & Helgi’s 41:30 – Our favourite London shows we’ve played 45:41 – Tube or taxi in London? 51:26 – Tube trivia: Adam vs Ben ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: 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 ************************************************ TOUR DATES: 🗓 17TH JANUARY 2026 – London – THE DEVONSHIRE ARMS - CAMDEN - 33 Kentish Town Rd, London NW1 8NL PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGED ^^^^^ LONDON TICKETS: https://wegottickets.com/event/679431/ ************************************************ 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

    1h 2m

  8. 12/07/2025

    Anne Bennett on 'Closing The Dark', Creativity, Sobriety & Survival | Diamond Cast 058

    This week's Diamond Cast features a powerful and inspiring conversation with our special guest Anne Bennett, whose new single "Closing The Dark" features Ben. We talk about the challenges of performing as a solo artist, how Anne transforms negative emotions into something meaningful, and why Lord of the Rings somehow ends up becoming part of the discussion. Anne also opens up about sobriety, the songwriting process behind Closing The Dark, filming the music video, and shares heartfelt advice for anyone struggling with their mental health or creative journey. A deep, honest and uplifting episode — and one you won't want to miss. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:01:19 – Our guest Anne Bennett & her new single featuring Ben 00:04:49 – The challenges of performing live as a solo artist 00:11:17 – Turning negative emotions into something positive 00:19:35 – An unexpected Lord of the Rings discussion 00:27:26 – Creating “Closing The Dark” – Anne & Ben’s collaboration 00:38:36 – How the song is meant to make people feel 00:41:25 – The songwriting process 00:44:38 – Behind the music video 00:48:09 – Sobriety and the journey through it 01:06:45 – Anne’s advice for anyone struggling 01:09:57 – Quick-fire questions ************************************************ Join the Diamond Black Community: 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 ************************************************ TOUR DATES: 🗓 17TH JANUARY 2026 – London – The Dance Hall, Archway (Headline show) LONDON TICKETS: https://wegottickets.com/event/679431/ ************************************************ 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

    1h 16m
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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.

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  • Creator
    Diamond Black
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Diamond Black
  • Show Website
    Diamond Cast