Intense, sensual and arcane,
Diamond Black are a dark-rock quartet from Camden, London. Founded by Ben Christo (guitarist of The Sisters of Mercy) and Finnish singer J.I. Turunen,
Diamond Black bring you crushing riffs, mesmerizing 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 melody of The Cult,
Diamond Black weave tangled tales of desire, decadence and devotion.Turunen’s powerful vocal is equal parts brooding, fragile, venomous and soaring, delivered with distinctly Scandinavian melancholy, whilst Christo’s unforgiving riffs and emotive lead-lines...
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