Photos by Greg Maki
2022: Live Metal’s year in photos
Diamante drops ‘The Diamond Covers’ EP, video for ‘Maniac’
Diamante has dropped her new EP, "The Diamond Covers," today via Anti-Heroine. The recording features her takes on classic songs such as Madonna's "Like a Prayer" and "Running Up That Hill" by Kate Bush. Diamante is celebrating the EP release with a music video for her version of "Maniac," originally recorded by Michael Sembello. “'The... Continue Reading →
LIVE RECAP: Shinedown – 04/20/22 – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena – Catonsville, Maryland
LIVE PHOTOS: Shinedown, The Pretty Reckless, Diamante—By Greg Maki —It’s been a steady upward climb for Shinedown in the 19 years since the release of its debut album, “Leave a Whisper.” As the hits have piled up—current single “Planet Zero,” from the forthcoming album of the same name (July 1), is Shinedown’s 18th number one... Continue Reading →
LIVE PHOTOS: Diamante – 04/20/22 – Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena – Catonsville, Maryland
Photos by Greg Maki
Diamante releases new version of ‘American Dream’ featuring Lit
Diamante has dropped a reimagination of her album title track "American Dream" featuring rock band Lit. "To me, Lit exudes that American rock n' roll spirit, so I couldn't think of any better band to feature on this new take of my song 'American Dream!'" Diamante said. "I'm really honored they said yes to being a part... Continue Reading →
Shinedown announces spring 2022 tour featuring The Pretty Reckless, Diamante
Shinedown has announced its second headlining 2022 North American outing, "The Revolution’s Live Tour," with special guests The Pretty Reckless and Diamante. Kicking off April 1 in Spokane, the 24-date trek, produced by Frank Productions, will see the quartet travel throughout the U.S. before wrapping on May 7. Later in May, Shinedown will head to Daytona Beach, Florida, for Welcome to Rockville 2022 to co-headline Saturday, May 21, alongside Guns N’ Roses and Rise Against. Fan... Continue Reading →
Diamante is ‘Unlovable’ in new video
Diamante has released a music video for her new single "Unlovable," taken from "American Dream" (out via Anti-Heroine, Diamante's self-established independent record label; read Live Metal's review). Diamante previously shared videos for "Ghost Myself" and "Serves You Right", a reimagination of Goo Goo Dolls classic "Iris" (featuring Breaking Benjamin) and, most recently, "I Love Myself for Hating You." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQPQBz7YVV4 "'Unlovable' is about... Continue Reading →
2021 FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT: Diamante
More and more, festivals are becoming the driving force for touring rock and metal bands. While obviously there were none in 2020, festivals are returning in force in 2021, mostly in late summer and early fall. Headliners and co-headliners include such heavy hitters as Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Slipknot, Rob Zombie, the original Misfits, Korn,... Continue Reading →
INTERVIEW: Diamante (June 2021)
The COVID-19 pandemic brought life to a crashing halt all around the world starting in early 2020, but it’s been a busy time for Diamante. As if writing and recording her independently released second album, “American Dream” (May 7, 2021; read Live Metal’s review), with the production team of Howard Benson and Neil Sanderson (Judge... Continue Reading →
Diamante premieres video for ‘American Dream’ title track
Diamante has premiered the slice-of-domestic-life video for the title track of her latest album, "American Dream" (review). Watch it below. "'American Dream' is about a modern-day romance that feels like a romance from a classic Hollywood film," Diamante told American Songwriter. "The song is an ode to all things retro and is a love song to all my... Continue Reading →