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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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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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving into mental health in music to mark Musicians' Mental Health Awareness Month. From sobriety and self-awareness to chaos, creativity, and whether drinking on stage helps or hinders, it’s a candid conversation about the emotional and mental realities of life as a musician.

We also cover

- Vincent’s latest adventure on a rock 'n' roll cruise ship

- What it’s like switching between bands as a session player

- We hit number 4 in the German Alternative Charts!

- Our Fall Into The Silence fundraiser – here’s how to get involved

- The return of Agony Aunt Agatha Christo

- The deeper meaning behind Fall Into The Silence

- Ben’s guest appearance on the ‘Recovery Elevator’ podcast

- Does chaos really fuel creativity, or is that a myth?

- The highs and lows of drinking on stage

- Making better choices for your body and mind

- Ben tries a sound bath – what even is that, and did it work?

This one’s packed with laughs, insight, and honesty—so settle in and join the chat in the comments.

00:00 – Intro: Let’s Get Into It

01:07 – Kicking Off Musicians' Mental Health Month

02:08 – Vincent Goes Full Rock ’n’ Roll… on a Cruise Ship

05:18 – The Session Musician Life: Switching Between Bands

11:22 – We’re #4 on the German Alternative Charts!

14:42 – Fall Into The Silence Fundraiser: Get Involved

17:54 – The Return of Agony Aunt Agatha Christo

19:23 – The Deeper Meaning Behind Fall Into The Silence

21:12 – Sobriety, Clarity & Surviving the Music Industry

32:40 – Ben Guests on Recovery Elevator Podcast

35:13 – Does Chaos Really Fuel Creativity?

36:04 – The Real Pitfalls of Drinking On Stage

38:57 – Choosing Better: Staying Sharp as a Musician

39:52 – Ben Tried a Sound Bath… Here’s What Happened

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re talking about what it really takes to build a lasting connection with your audience—from growing a fanbase organically to navigating platforms like TikTok. We also share a major update on the music video for Fall Into The Silence and reflect on the stories behind our songs, why they matter, and how we communicate that meaning live.

In this episode:

- Growing a fanbase organically vs. blowing up on TikTok

- Behind-the-scenes updates for Fall Into The Silence video backers

- Why explaining the meaning behind songs matters more than ever

- How to find the right people to help bring your creative vision to life

- Studio update: Tomorrow marks the final day of guitar tracking!

- The most important life lesson we’ve learned from touring

- If we weren’t musicians… what would we be doing instead?

- Your comments from last week’s advice episode

- What we’ve each been practicing this week

- Healthy habits we’ve picked up recently

- What we’re most looking forward to right now

Drop us a comment: Do you think slow growth builds a stronger fanbase than viral success? And how do you stay inspired creatively?

00:00 – Intro: Let’s Dive In

00:41 – Building a Fanbase: Organic Growth vs TikTok Fame

05:59 – Video Backer Update: Fall Into The Silence Progress

11:28 – Why Sharing Song Meaning Live Really Matters

20:33 – Finding the Right People for Your Creative Vision

26:50 – Studio Update: Final Day of Guitar Recording Tomorrow

33:37 – Biggest Life Lesson We’ve Learned from Touring

41:33 – If We Weren’t Musicians… What Would We Be?

49:54 – Your Reactions to Last Week’s Advice Episode

51:25 – What We’ve Been Practicing This Week

54:15 – New Healthy Habits We’ve Picked Up Recently

58:55 – What We’re Looking Forward to Right Now

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving into the hard-earned lessons of being a musician — the things we wish we knew starting out, what’s changed over time, and the advice we’d give to our younger selves. Whether you're chasing creative goals, dealing with critics, or struggling to get started, this episode is packed with real talk and practical insights from the Diamond Black camp.

Here’s what we cover:

- Where is everyone? Team check-in and intros

- What we’d tell our younger selves about music and creativity

- Why loving what you do is everything

- Adam’s sage advice: “You don’t suck as much as you used to”

- Tips for staying focused and motivated when you feel stuck

- Unlearning bad habits and shifting assumptions

- The importance of choosing the right band members

- Dealing with criticism: How we handle it

- Struggling to start? Advice for bringing ideas to life

- Maintaining healthy boundaries as a creative

- The inspiration behind our sigil/rune designs

- Adam’s journey: From band merch to launching a design company

- Early backer perks for our next video—announced here first!

Drop a comment: What advice would YOU give your younger self about creativity or music? Let us know!

00:00 – Intro: Let’s Get Into It

00:49 – Roll Call: Where Is Everyone This Week?

06:36 – Episode Overview: What’s On the Table Today

06:59 – Advice to Our Younger Selves as Musicians

09:01 – Why Loving What You Do Is Non-Negotiable

14:08 – Adam’s Sage Advice: “You Don’t Suck as Much as You Used To”

17:03 – Creative Struggles: Advice for When You Feel Stuck

21:49 – Stay Focused: The Power of Persistence and Clear Goals

26:16 – Unlearning Bad Habits: Growing Beyond Old Patterns

29:18 – Changing Assumptions: How We’ve Grown Over Time

31:41 – Choose Wisely: The Importance of Picking the Right Bandmates

34:14 – Handling Criticism: Our Advice for Dealing with Feedback

42:52 – Trouble Getting Started? Tips for Bringing Ideas to Life

47:49 – Boundaries Matter: Protecting Your Creative Energy

52:52 – Sigils & Runes: The Inspiration Behind Our Symbol Designs

55:40 – From Merch to Business: Adam’s Design Company Origin Story

57:28 – Sneak Peek: Early Backer Perks for the Next Release

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re bringing tour stories, backstage chaos, and a lot of laughs—starting with a silly accent takeover! From the most Rock ‘n’ Roll thing we’ve done this week to onstage disasters and our love for Django Reinhardt, this episode has it all.

We also dive into:

Vinnie’s “TUFF” moment and the question: Who is the TUFF-est band member?

Wild tour stories and the pros & cons of international vs. UK touring

The difference between supporting and headlining (and who really goes last on a co-headline tour)

Our pre-show rituals and what we do to decompress after a show

The worst things to ever happen during a performance

Adam’s hilarious stage invasion story

And we reveal the translated German lyrics from Dark Anthems!

Comment below: Who do YOU think is the TUFF-est in Diamond Black? And have you ever seen a wild onstage disaster at a gig? We want to hear your stories!

00:00 – Intro: Strap In for Chaos

00:42 – Welcome… in Very Silly Accents

03:06 – This Week’s Most Rock ’n’ Roll Moment

05:36 – Why We Love Django Reinhardt

07:41 – Vinnie’s TUFF Moment of Glory

09:02 – Fan Question: Who’s the TUFF-est of Us All?

10:21 – Tour Stories: Madness on the Road

15:27 – Touring UK vs Internationally: Pros & Cons

21:48 – Support or Headline: Which One Rules?

24:52 – Co-Headline Dilemma: Who Plays Last?

27:29 – Pre-Show Rituals: What Gets Us Stage-Ready?

33:34 – Post-Show Vibes: What Happens After the Lights Go Down

37:16 – Performance Disasters: Our Worst Onstage Moments

44:43 – Adam’s Ridiculous Stage Invasion Story

46:49 – Dark Anthems: The German Lyrics Revealed

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving into the album recording process— how we stay focused, the techniques we’ve been using, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. Plus, we share some incredible feedback on Dark Anthems, including testimonials from CJ Wildheart and Jesus Jones!

Here’s what’s coming up:

- Where is Vincent? A missing drummer mystery

- Album recording update: Progress and latest sessions

- Staying focused in the studio: How we organize the recording process

- Self-discipline in recording: Different approaches we use

- Recording techniques we’ve been experimenting with

- Biggest lessons we’ve learned while making the album

- Dark Anthems long sleeve ON SALE NOW!

- Dark Anthems single: Artist feedback from those featured on the track

- CJ Wildheart shares his thoughts on Dark Anthems

- Jesus Jones’ Iain Baker on why he loves the song

- Fan comments and reactions to the new single

- Diamond Cast is now available as an audio podcast on all platforms!

Drop a comment below: What’s your favourite track of ours so far, and what do you think of Dark Anthems? Let us know!

00:00 - Intro: What’s Coming Up This Week

02:29 - Where is Vincent? The Mystery of the Missing Drummer

05:11 - Album Recording Update: How Far Along Are We?

11:55 - Staying Focused: How We Organize the Recording Process

15:06 - Self-Discipline in the Studio: Different Approaches That Work

17:08 - Recording Techniques: What We’ve Been Experimenting With

23:44 - Lessons From the Studio: What We’ve Learned Recording This Album

27:55 - Dark Anthems Long Sleeve Shirt Now Available!

30:43 - Dark Anthems Single: What the Featured Artists Think

33:54 - CJ Wildheart on Dark Anthems: His Honest Thoughts

34:14 - Jesus Jones’ Iain Baker on Dark Anthems: His Take

36:27 - Fan Reactions: What You’re Saying About Dark Anthems

44:36 - Big News: Diamond Cast Is Now Available as an Audio Podcast!

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This week on Diamond Cast, we’re diving deep into the world of music in 2025, discussing the highs and lows of being an independent band, and dropping some exciting announcements! From upcoming releases to rare gear finds, this episode has it all.

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Here’s what we’re covering:

- What’s Under Ben’s Hat? The mystery finally revealed

- Adam’s Strange Talent: Writing 1920s Music Hall tunes… in his sleep?

- Record Labels in 2025: Are they still relevant? Pros and cons for today’s bands

- Diamond Black EP Announcement: Is new music on the way?

- Debut Album Plans: Our strategy for releasing the highly-anticipated album

- The Reality of Being Independent: Hidden challenges you might not expect

- New Merch Coming Soon: Long sleeves are on the way!

- Building the Right Team: Why it matters for band success

- Recording Challenges: The struggles and surprises we faced in the studio

- Adam’s Rare Bass Pedal Find: The gear story you won’t believe

- Real-Time Album Documentary: How Diamond Cast is capturing the making of the album

- Anthem of the Week: Our current musical obsession

Drop a comment below: What do you think about record labels in 2025? And are you ready for a Diamond Black EP? Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with all things Diamond Black!

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00:00 - Welcome to This Week’s Diamond Cast!

00:39 - Dark Anthems is OUT NOW!

02:01 - Adam’s Latest Purchase… A Full-Sized Dalek?!

05:47 - Ben’s Big Change – What’s Happening?

08:37 - You Can Buy Dark Anthems Now! Support the Music

09:45 - What Actually Makes a Track Heavy?

16:46 - What Defines a Dark Anthem?

20:17 - How Do Dark Songs Lift Us Up Instead of Dragging Us Down?

24:55 - Does Your Mood Influence What Music You Listen To?

28:43 - Adam’s DJ Stories – Behind the Decks

29:52 - Music as an Emotional Outlet – Processing Through Sound

31:21 - Our Ultimate Angry & Sad Songs – What Do We Crank Up?

35:41 - It’s Vincent’s Birthday! 🎉

36:24 - The Ultimate Debate – Are Diamond Black Goth?

45:26 - Do You Wear Your Goth Clothes to the Supermarket? (Be Honest!)

47:43 - Join Our Discord! Connect with the DB Community

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