Dark Anthems in our hands! New Merch, AI Madness & Touring Tales | Diamond Cast 053

This week’s Diamond Cast is a big one — the Dark Anthems EP has officially arrived at HQ, and we’re unboxing it for the very first time!We show off loads of new merch (including wristbands, hats and the now-famous tinfoil edition), talk about the logistics of touring as an independent band, and dive into the strange world of AI music, hologram shows, and what the future might really look like for live artists.We also reveal details about the London headline show (Nov 7th), our tour setlist, and what’s happening on EP release day. Plus, power cuts, backstage chaos, and a bit of heartfelt reflection on what makes Diamond Black tick.Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:00:55 – Loads of new merch to show off! 00:03:52 – New wristbands revealed 00:04:45 – The Dark Anthems EPs have arrived at HQ! 00:05:50 – We have hats… including the tinfoil ones 00:09:18 – Rancid covers Motörhead, AI Soundgarden & ABBA holograms 00:16:13 – Will today’s AI look terrible in a year’s time? 00:20:46 – Venues taking a cut of band merch sales 00:24:14 – Purpose-built venues vs adapted buildings 00:27:36 – Glasgow afterparty plans 00:29:18 – London headline show details – November 7th 00:30:22 – What’s in our tour setlist? 00:31:32 – EP postage & shipping updates 00:33:44 – Preferred venue sizes and capacity – does it matter? 00:38:03 – Drum risers and ego risers explained 00:42:28 – Which tour venues we’ve played before & where we’re excited to return 00:43:57 – Ben & Adam backstage in the janitor’s closet 00:45:51 – What we’ll be doing on Dark Anthems release day 00:47:06 – How independent bands handle touring finances without a label 00:49:34 – Vincent loves drums!! 00:51:52 – Our favourite songs to play live 00:56:18 – The time we had a power cut onstage 00:58:01 – The story behind the name Diamond Black 01:00:27 – Wrap up (edited) ************************************************Join the Diamond Black Community:Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficialYouTube Memberships – Join via the “Join” button on our channelMerch – https://diamondblackofficial.com/storeBandcamp – https://diamondblack.bandcamp.comListen to Diamond Black:Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5APKOSAXQZh2Kv46TnvEVGApple Music – Search “Diamond Black”Follow us:Instagram & Facebook – @diamondblackofficialX (Twitter) – @dmondblk************************************************TOUR DATES with The Birthday Massacre:🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks (SOLD OUT)🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent (SOLD OUT)🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny (SOLD OUT)🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange (SOLD OUT)🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – London – The Dance Hall, Archway (Headline show)LONDON TICKETS: https://wegottickets.com/event/679431/************************************************Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DiamondBlackOfficialJoin the Discord: https://discord.gg/N5t8ueajMJMerch: 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/storeBen - @benchristomusicAdam - @adamhartistVincent - @vincentvdrumsNatalie - @diamondblacksnapsInstagram - @diamondblackofficialFacebook - @diamondblackofficialX - @dmondblkEmail us! [email protected]