Ben Christo - Auditions & Icons: Darkwave, Alternative, Goth & the Fax That Changed Everything!

Ben Christo is a British guitarist, songwriter, and producer, best known for his work with the gothic rock band The Sisters of Mercy, where he has been a member since 2006. He is also the frontman of his own band, Diamond Black, which blends elements of rock, metal, and darkwave. In addition to his musical career, Ben hosts a podcast called "Diamond Cast," where he discusses various topics related to music and creativity. His extensive career includes collaborations with several artists and contributions to numerous projects in the rock, goth and metal scenes. On this episode we covered the following topics: The Early Alternative Music Scene in Bristol  Auditioning For 'The Sisters of Mercy'  The Most Important 'FAX' I've Ever Sent! Dark, Gritty & Melodic The Creative Process The 'Desmond Child' Approach to Songwriting Maintaining Band Chemistry  Why The Sisters of Mercy is NOT a 'Goth' Band Diamond Black is the Happiest Dark Rock Band in the World The Current State of Goth, Rock, & Industrial Music The Role of A.I. and Technology in Music The 'Diamond Cast' Podcast Daily Routines  Every week, the RUN GPG Podcast aims to provide inspirational stories from people who made a mark in entrepreneurship, entertainment, personal development, and the real estate industry. It is produced by the GREATER PROPERTY GROUP to help the audience grow and scale their business and their life. Know more about GREATER PROPERTY GROUP and the RUN GPG Podcast by going to www.rungpg.com or by getting in touch with us here: info@greaterpropertygroup.com. 🔔 Subscribe to the RUN GPG Podcast for more inspirational stories and interviews on entrepreneurship, entertainment, personal development, and the real estate industry. Learn how to grow and scale your business and life with the help of the GREATER PROPERTY GROUP. Visit www.rungpg.com or contact us at info@greaterpropertygroup.com to know more about GREATER PROPERTY GROUP and the RUN GPG Podcast. Contact Ben Christo: Instagram: instagram.com/benchristomusic Website: diamondblackofficial.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/50W4KugA9ZtpG8b5TMh5Kr?si=AkptLT6kRrmgr8hOl_x02w Contact David Morrell: TikTok: tiktok.com/@morrellionaire Instagram: instagram.com/thegreaterdavid/ Twitter: twitter.com/fearofdavid Subscribe & Review The RUN GPG Podcast Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the RUN GPG Podcast! Please leave us a review on iTunes. This will help us continue delivering beneficial content for you and our listeners each week!