Diamond Cast

This week on Diamond Cast, we reflect on the incredible response to Fall Into The Silence—your comments, your shares, your stories—thank you!

We also reveal more about our upcoming UK tour, dig into the meaning behind the lyrics, and revisit our chaotic past as an 80s cover band (!).

Vincent earns his new title as “memelord,” Ben ponders the idea that “calm is my success,” and we launch a brand new fan feature: #DBShadowLife — your chance to visually represent what the song means to you.

This one’s packed—don’t miss it.

00:00 – Kicking Off Episode 43

04:06 – A Warm Welcome to New Subscribers

09:25 – UK Tour Details Revealed!

12:49 – Incredible Feedback on Fall Into The Silence

18:34 – Throwback: Our 80s Cover Band ‘Shot Through The Heart’

26:38 – Diving Into the Lyrics of Fall Into The Silence

32:27 – Vincent, Lord of the Memes

34:07 – Fan Reactions to the New Single

35:03 – “Calm is my Success”: A New Way to Stay Productive?

42:03 – #DBShadowLife – Share Your Visuals Inspired by the Song

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TOUR DATES:

October 24th 2025 - Glasgow - Ivory Blacks

October 26th 2025 - Edinburgh - La Belle Angele

October 29th 2025 - York - Crescent

October 30th 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny

November 4th 2025 - Bristol - Exchange

November 5th 2025 - Cardiff - Globe

with The Birthday Massacre

TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/

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Fall Into The Silence has officially dropped—and we’re going LIVE to celebrate with YOU.

Join us for this special episode of Diamond Cast, where we’re hosting a watch party for the brand-new music video, reading out your fan comments, answering live questions, and celebrating the incredible support that made this release possible.

We’ll be talking about:

- Behind-the-scenes stories from the Fall Into The Silence video shoot

- What the song and video mean to us

- Your reactions, theories, and lyrical interpretations

- Fan shoutouts and reading Superchats

- What’s coming next for Diamond Black

Don’t forget to hit that live chat—we’ll be responding throughout!

Let’s celebrate this new chapter together.

Listen to Fall Into The Silence now:

Streaming everywhere: https://diamondblack.hearnow.com/fall-into-the-silence

Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/oK_02nzFbAw

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TOUR DATES:

October 24th 2025 - Glasgow - Ivory Blacks

October 26th 2025 - Edinburgh - La Belle Angele

October 29th 2025 - York - Crescent

November 4th 2025 - Bristol - Exchange

November 5th 2025 - Cardiff - Globe

with The Birthday Massacre

TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/

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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!

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Ben - @benchristomusic

Adam - @adamhartist

Vincent - @vincentvdrums

Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps

Instagram - @diamondblackofficial

Facebook - @diamondblackofficial

X - @dmondblk

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This week on Diamond Cast, we dive deep into the story behind our new single Fall Into The Silence—from the concept and lyrics to how the video came together. Ben checks in from tour in Germany, and we get philosophical (and slightly ranty) about the education system and creativity.

We also reveal some behind-the-scenes updates on the upcoming Diamond Black album—including how we choose titles, which songs we’re most excited about, and even hint at the album name itself…

Plus:

• We read your emotional fan responses to “Are You Out There?”

• Share real-world techniques for managing anxiety

• And announce our first-ever Diamond Cast LIVE happening on June 26 at 7pm (UK time)

This one’s packed—don’t miss it.

00:00 – Kicking Off

00:54 – Fall Into The Silence: Final Fundraiser Push

03:32 – Ben Checks In from Germany

05:00 – School vs Creativity: The Education System Debate

12:18 – How We Created the Fall Into The Silence Video

14:40 – Breaking Down the FITS Lyrics

20:16 – Talking Album Titles

23:40 – How We Pick Our Song Names

26:32 – What Songs Are We Most Excited to Release?

31:03 – Album Production Update

34:18 – Fan Reactions to “Are You Out There?”

37:35 – Our Favourite Anxiety-Soothing Techniques

41:10 – Diamond Cast Goes LIVE – June 26th @ 7PM!

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TOUR DATES:

October 24th 2025 - Glasgow - Ivory Blacks

October 26th 2025 - Edinburgh - La Belle Angele

October 29th 2025 - York - Crescent

November 4th 2025 - Bristol - Exchange

November 5th 2025 - Cardiff - Globe

with The Birthday Massacre

TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/

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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

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’ve got a packed episode full of big reveals, strange nicknames, and an official tour announcement!

We take you behind the scenes of our upcoming single Fall Into The Silence—from supporter perks and new video stills, to the release date you've all been waiting for.

Plus:

• Our oddball nicknames (guess who’s Gruff?)

• Album progress update

• Adam’s adventures at SXSW

• The official word on where you can catch us live this year

• What we're most looking forward to next week

Hit like, subscribe, and leave us a comment—especially if you're coming to a show!

00:00 – Into the Diamond Black

02:35 – Supporter Perks: What You Get for Backing 'Fall Into The Silence'

05:27 – Exclusive First Look: Video Stills from the New Single

11:12 – Meet Tuff, Buff and Gruff: Our Weird Band Nicknames

13:45 – 'Fall Into The Silence' Release Details Revealed

17:51 – Where We're At with the Album

22:20 – Adam Hits SXSW: What Blew His Mind

27:07 – TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: Where You’ll See Us Live

35:31 – Looking Ahead: What We're Excited About Next Week

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FALL IN TO THE SILENCE VIDEO SUPPORTER LINK - https://diamondblackofficial.com/product/fits-supporter/

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TOUR DATES:

October 24th 2025 - Glasgow - Ivory Blacks

October 26th 2025 - Edinburgh - La Belle Angele

October 29th 2025 - York - Crescent

November 4th 2025 - Bristol - Exchange

November 5th 2025 - Cardiff - Globe

with The Birthday Massacre

https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/

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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! [email protected]

This week on Diamond Cast, we're reflecting on a huge milestone for Diamond Black—the video shoot for Fall Into The Silence, our very first official fan meetup, and exciting updates on the upcoming album.

We answer your questions about touring, venues, release plans, and the mysterious world of ego risers! Plus, tambourine fun in the studio, EPKs explained, and an official release date reveal for Fall Into The Silence.

00:00 – Back in the Studio: Let’s Catch Up

01:15 – Behind the Scenes of the Fall Into The Silence Video

06:21 – Our First Official Diamond Black Fan Meetup!

12:49 – How Do We Choose What Cities and Venues to Play?

16:05 – Tour Talk: Is There a Plan for the Album Release?

17:22 – What Even Is an Ego Riser?!

21:15 – Where We're At with the New Album

25:38 – Studio Mayhem: The Great Tambourine Take

28:37 – What’s a Band EPK (and Why Should You Care)?

32:45 – Inside the Recording Process for the Album

35:56 – Official Announcement: Fall Into The Silence Release Date

40:27 – What We’re Most Excited About for Diamond Black’s Future

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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!

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Ben - @benchristomusic

Adam - @adamhartist

Vincent - @vincentvdrums

Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps

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X - @dmondblk

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This week on Diamond Cast, we welcome a very special guest: Charlie from MindArt Visual, the visionary director behind both our Dark Anthems video and our upcoming video for Fall Into The Silence.

We take you deep behind the scenes—talking green screens, slow-motion syncing, performance tricks, and the creative challenges of making music videos that hit just as hard emotionally as they do visually.

From crafting intimacy on camera to the art of directing bands (and dealing with chaos), this episode is full of insight, stories, and a real appreciation for what it takes to turn sound into cinema.

Whether you're into music, filmmaking, or just want to know how the Fall Into The Silence video came to life—this one’s for you.

00:59 – Welcome Charlie from MindArt Visual

02:56 – How the Dark Anthems Video Came Together

06:16 – Green Screen Filming: Rewarding but Tricky

07:58 – What It’s Like Directing a Rock Band on Set

13:11 – Why Having a Clear Visual Vision Matters

17:49 – Capturing Intimacy in a Performance Video

20:26 – Accuracy vs Emotion: The Music Video Balancing Act

23:07 – Playing at Different Speeds for Visual Impact

27:43 – The Challenges of Filming Separately as a Band

28:32 – Chloe Ozwell’s Role in Fall Into The Silence

31:10 – Our Favourite Moments from the FITS Video Shoot

FOLLOW CHARLIE: https://www.instagram.com/charliemindart

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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!

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Ben - @benchristomusic

Adam - @adamhartist

Vincent - @vincentvdrums

Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps

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X - @dmondblk

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re joined by our incredible friend and collaborator Chloe Ozwell, just one day after wrapping the shoot for our upcoming video Fall Into The Silence.

In this in-person, post-shoot chat, we talk about everything from Chloe’s musical and creative journey to what it was like performing in the video itself—and the powerful themes that tie the whole thing together.

Expect laughter, insight, behind-the-scenes stories, and a deeper look into what makes collaborations like this so special. If you want a peek into the heart behind the visuals, this one’s for you.

00:55 – Welcome to Special Guest Chloe Ozwell

01:57 – Chloe’s Musical Journey So Far

08:12 – Teaser: Chloe’s Upcoming Solo Project

12:06 – How Our Collaboration Came Together

14:50 – When Chloe Took the Stage with Diamond Black

16:20 – Why Being Easy to Work With Matters

17:30 – How the Fall Into The Silence Video Came to Life

23:11 – What It Was Like Performing On-Camera

26:24 – The Creative Power of a Solid Foundation

30:55 – Chloe’s Story of Self-Discovery

34:09 – What We’re Taking Away from the Video Shoot

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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! [email protected]

This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving deep into the world of festivals—the chaos, the community, and the moments that stay with you forever (for better or worse).

From muddy fields to dream lineups, festival food to plectrum survival tips, the band shares their first-ever festival memories, wildest backstage stories, and what it really takes to pull off a great set in the blazing daylight.

Plus: the weirdest thing we’ve seen at Hellfest, our quickfire “ban this from festivals” round, and the latest update on the Fall Into The Silence video fundraiser.

Whether you're a festival veteran or just here for the stories, this one’s a wild ride. See you in the pit.

00:00 – Intro: Let’s Talk Festivals (and Forecasts)

01:05 – The Weather Chat No One Asked For

09:33 – The One Thing We Always Bring to a Festival

13:42 – Always Have a Plectrum: Festival Survival 101

16:28 – Our First-Ever Festival Experiences

20:17 – Hellfest’s “Drunk Test” Stations?!

21:26 – Best (and Weirdest) Festival Food We’ve Had

24:47 – Favourite Festivals & Why the Metal Community Rules

30:26 – The First Festival We Ever Played

32:43 – Challenges of Playing Festivals (It’s Not All Glam)

36:18 – What We Do Offstage at Festivals

40:56 – Daylight Gigs: Playing Festivals Without the Mood Lighting

43:44 – Changing the Setlist for Festival Crowds

45:03 – The Best and Worst Parts of Festival Life

47:24 – Our Most Chaotic Festival Moments

52:54 – Quickfire Round: What Should Be Banned From Festivals?

55:36 – Our Dream Festival Line-ups

58:58 – Festivals We’d Love to Play Someday

59:56 – Fall Into The Silence Video Fundraiser Update

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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!

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Ben - @benchristomusic

Adam - @adamhartist

Vincent - @vincentvdrums

Natalie - @diamondblacksnaps

Instagram - @diamondblackofficial

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X - @dmondblk

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This week on Diamond Cast, we're wrapping up our Musicians’ Mental Health Month series with one of the most important conversations yet: how to stay creative and keep going when the world around you is loud, chaotic, or just… heavy.

From turning grief into lyrics, to those mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible, the band opens up about what it really means to create while navigating real-life struggles—and how music becomes both an outlet and a lifeline.

We also share the latest update on the Fall Into The Silence video shoot, pay tribute to artists who’ve inspired us through their approach to mental health, and yes—kick things off with a chat about tea and touring (because of course we do).

This episode is about honesty, resilience, and the tools that help keep us moving forward. You’re not alone—and this one’s for you.

00:00 – Intro: Time to Talk (and Sip Tea for St George)

01:22 – Tea Talk & Touring Traditions

04:02 – The Golden Rule of Touring: Know Where the Music Shops Are

07:18 – Fall Into The Silence: Video Shoot Update!

08:32 – Musicians’ Mental Health Month: The Final Chapter

09:17 – How to Stay Creative in the Middle of Chaos

16:00 – Start Now: Don’t Wait for the Perfect Moment

21:34 – Is Writing During Stress Cathartic—or Too Much?

27:23 – Music as a Way Through the Misery

30:27 – Turning Pain Into Lyrics: Our Creative Process

34:29 – Why Making Yourself Cry Might Mean You’re Doing It Right

38:04 – Artists We Admire for Their Views on Mental Health

40:49 – Getting Out of Bed on the Hardest Days

43:57 – Adam’s Go-To “Tool” for Getting Unstuck

45:01 – Real Resources for Musicians Facing Mental Health Struggles

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Adam - @adamhartist

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X - @dmondblk

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This week on Diamond Cast, we continue our conversation for Musicians’ Mental Health Month—focusing on the mindset it takes to keep going in a tough industry. From staying self-motivated and managing delayed gratification, to learning from feedback and defining what success really means, we’re talking about what it takes to stay the course.

Vincent also shares more stories from life on a cruise ship, we give a big update on the Fall Into The Silence video campaign, and discuss how playing music supports mental wellbeing.

In this episode:

- Vincent on performing on a cruise ship

- What keeps us going when things get tough

- The link between determination and stubbornness

- Staying motivated and learning new skills

- Mental strategies for songwriting and improvement

- Why good feedback matters

- What does “success” really mean as a musician?

- How music helps mental health—and when it doesn’t

- Our personal go-to songs during hard times

- A big shoutout to our amazing fans

Let us know in the comments—what’s your go-to song when things get rough?

And don’t forget to support the Fall Into The Silence video fundraiser!

00:00 – Intro: Let’s Get Into It

05:05 – Vincent Reports from the Cruise Ship Stage

09:58 – Mental Health Month Pt. 2: Determination & Drive

10:25 – Fall Into The Silence Video: Supporter Update

13:27 – What Keeps You Going as a Musician?

18:22 – The Power of Delayed Gratification (and Stubbornness)

21:25 – How to Keep Improving as a Musician

24:41 – Storing Song Ideas: The Mental Bank

27:46 – Why Good Feedback Helps You Grow

29:45 – Self-Motivation: The Fuel Behind the Music

31:52 – The Right People Bring Out Your Best

39:24 – What Does Success Really Mean in Music?

42:16 – A Surprising Fact About Successful People

46:20 – Why Playing an Instrument Helps Mental Health

48:42 – Almost Anyone Can Learn to Play

50:54 – Has Music Ever Not Helped You?

55:47 – Diamond Black’s Go-To Songs for Hard Times

58:14 – Big Thanks to the Fans – Leave Us a Comment!

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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! [email protected]