UK rockers’ emotional anthem: a call to arms against social media’s impact on our mental health. Intense, explosive and introspective, Diamond Black are a rock trio from London, UK. Fronted by Ben Christo (The Sisters of Mercy), Diamond Black take the captivating, emotional energy of The Cult, Manic Street Preachers and Placebo and invigorate it for 2023, bringing you a compelling fusion of intrigue and isolation they call ‘dark anthems’. “With a gravestone grin, I’m cut into tasteless pieces” ‘Through the Misery’ is the band’s 5th single: a bold yet brooding cry to confront our toxic relationship with social media, interrogating its dangerous impact on our mental health. Dynamic, dramatic guitars entwine with ethereal electronica, compulsive bass and thunderous drums, whilst Christo and Hart’s impassioned voices urge us to empower ourselves and carve our own positive path. Hook-laden, haunting and surging with emotional energy, ‘Through the Misery’ is a rousing, cutting-edge rock anthem for today. From Feb 17th, Diamond Black hit the road with award-winning Japanese metal outfit Esprit D’Air on their UK tour, with a number of the dates having already sold out. 17.2.23 - CARDIFF, THE GLOBE 19.2.23 - YORK, THE FULFORD ARMS 20.2.23 - NEWCASTLE, THE CLUNY 21.2.23 - EDINBURGH, LA BELLE ANGÈLE 22.2.23 - MANCHESTER, ACADEMY 3 23.2.23 - BIRMINGHAM, ADACEMY 3 11.3.23 - GREAT YARMOUTH, HARD ROCK HELL SPRING BREAK Diamond Black’s debut single ‘Sorrow’ premiered on Metaltalk.net to great acclaim: hailed and shared by members of Rob Zombie, rotated on Scuzz TV and featured in Bass Guitar Magazine. ‘Ghost in the Glass’ followed, winning public praise from The Mission and Therapy? and garnering hundreds of thousands of Spotify plays. Signing a worldwide deal with the legendary Cargo Records, the band released searing, seductive single ‘The Scarlet’, lauded by The Birthday Massacre, with the sensational video clip winning first place in both the New York Cinematography Awards and Paris International Music Awards. The band have toured the UK as main support to Cellar Darling, headlined their own sell-out London shows and captivated a sold-out crowd at The 69 Eyes’ 30th anniversary London show. Diamond Black’s devastating debut album, ‘Dark Anthems’ is due for release in 2023. Ten powerful cuts of hard-hitting, heartfelt rock produced by chart-topping Finnish visionary Jaani Peuhu (The Rasmus, Lord of The Lost,) and featuring guest appearances from Chris Harms and more. The band has already amassed a dedicated global fan base, with each physical single release selling out within hours. “Gothic AOR – Diamond Black are inventing a new scene!" - JYRKI LINNANKIVI, THE 69 EYES “Emotive and searing… turn up and listen on repeat!” - MARK GEMINI THWAITE, THE MISSION "Diamond Black are forerunners in a new era of dark rock." – MICHAEL RAINBOW, THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE "Wide dynamics, key shifts, lush harmonies and raw power… a breath of fresh air in the monochromatic sea of current rock music.” – DOUGLAS BLAIR, W.A.S.P. "Stunning… packed full of energy, attitude and hooks, hits the hotspot between classic and contemporary… one of the most exciting new bands I’ve heard in years.” – MICHAEL MCKEEGAN, THERAPY? “How rock music should sound today!” - CHRIS HARMS, LORD OF THE LOST