This week on Diamond Cast, we dive into the albums that shaped us.
From the shimmering rock epics of Hysteria to the raw intensity of Showbiz, and the technical wizardry of Images and Words, we each bring our most formative records to the table—and unpack how they changed us forever.
Whether it’s the sound, the message, or the moment it found us, these records lit the fire that keeps us creating today.
Plus: updates from the Diamond Black camp, fresh merch on the way, and a huge thank you to our Patreon supporters.
Which album changed your life? Let us know in the comments.
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 45
01:50 – Ben on Hysteria by Def Leppard: Shimmer, sheen & stadium-sized emotion
18:41 – Adam on Showbiz by Muse: Raw emotion and outsider intensity
36:01 – Vincent on Images and Words by Dream Theater: The gateway to prog metal
51:29 – Band Announcements & shoutouts
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TOUR DATES:
🗓 24TH OCTOBER 2025 – Glasgow – Ivory Blacks
🗓 26TH OCTOBER 2025 – Edinburgh – La Belle Angele
🗓 29TH OCTOBER 2025 – York – Crescent
🗓 30TH OCTOBER 2025 - Newcastle - The Cluny
🗓 04TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Bristol – Exchange
🗓 05TH NOVEMBER 2025 – Cardiff – Globe (Venue Upgrade!)
with The Birthday Massacre
TICKETS : https://www.stigmata.uk/the-birthday-massacre/
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