Diamond Black new act formed by The Sisters Of Mercy guitarist release second single / RE-SEND

Intense, sensual and arcane, Diamond Black are a dark-rock quartet based in London. Founded by Ben Christo (guitarist, The Sisters of Mercy), the band deliver crushing riffs, mesmerising electronica and cinematic choruses: a dark fusion of irreverence, intrigue and isolation. Inspired by the heaviness of Katatonia, the passion of Depeche Mode, the haunting soundscapes of Type O Negative and the anthemic quality of The Cult, Diamond Black weave tangled tales of desire, decadence and devotion.

Finnish singer J.I. Turunen’s powerful vocals are delivered with a distinctly Scandinavian melancholy, while Christo’s unforgiving riffs and emotive lead-lines provide a dramatic backdrop. Add a thunderous, dynamic rhythm section, courtesy of drummer Jan-Vincent Velazco and bassist Adam Lightspeed, encase it all in the cutting edge darkwave/electro-rock production of Finnish visionary Jaani Peuhu and the result is the explosive and evocative sound of Diamond Black.

Regarding their name, the band claim "Diamond Black’ means dark rock with sparkling melody, heartbreak tinged with hope, lust laced with loneliness.”

Debut single, ‘Sorrow’, was released in October 2017 to press and public acclaim. Premiered via Metal Talk, its distinctive promo video received rotation on Scuzz TV, while the song was hailed and shared by members of Rob Zombie and The Mission.

’Ghost In The Glass’ is the pounding, soaring follow-up to ‘Sorrow’, maintaining the haunting heaviness of its predecessor while showcasing another shade of Diamond Black. In the band’s words, the song is “equal parts ferocity and fragility, a tale of sin and solitude, crafted to lure you into the depths of the diamond black...”

The single arrives hot on the heels of a well received run of UK dates (their first ever live shows) with Swiss alt/goth/folk/prog pioneers Cellar Darling.