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462: 251:, England and began playing music at seven years old. During a 2023 interview he said: "At a very young age, I gravitated toward any pop music that featured rock guitar. Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Michael Bolton, even stuff like Belinda Carlisle! If there was a guitar solo or heavy guitar, I would be drawn in". He continued performing in a number of rock, metal and punk bands in his early to mid-teens. At 15, his school group, Balanced State, won the South West of England's regional battle of the bands, leading to his first TV appearance. 362: 153: 1132:) on his solo tour of Germany as guitarist, backing vocalist and keyboard player, the recordings of which were released in February 2019 as a live album and DVD. The physical copies of the album sold out in just 4 days. A European tour followed in March, with many shows being sold out. Ben then co-wrote and performed guitars and backing vocals on a number of Nathan's new recordings, featured on the 2019 EP 25: 375:, as lead guitarist and backing vocalist. He was first invited to the band via phone in December 2005. Said Christo, "I got a call one afternoon, from an unknown number. With very little preamble, the caller, without introducing himself, stated, ‘We might want you to be in our band'." He has toured extensively with the band, headlining festivals worldwide such as 616: 683:
ran a feature on the band. On 12 December, a limited-edition physical copy of the single was released from the band's website, selling out in 2 hours, which included Christo's hand-written lyrics as part of the CD package. In March 2018, Diamond Black toured the UK as sole support to
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began re-releasing the back catalogue on worldwide digital platforms, including previously unreleased single "The Death of Us", which includes never-before-heard B-sides from the "Tomorrow Night's Regret" sessions.
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From 2016 - 2020, Ben was performer and promoter at Shot Through the Heart, an eighties cover act and monthly rock club night in at The Lounge in London, with whom he performed at Stone Free Festival alongside
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and with the promotional video clip winning first place in both the New York Cinematography Awards and Paris International Music Awards. This activity caught the attention of live booker,
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In August 2022, it was announced that the band would move forward as a three-piece, with Christo adopting lead vocal duties, with a UK tour supporting
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Later recruiting an additional lead singer and expanding to a 5-piece, Night by Night's debut album, "NxN", was released to critical acclaim in 2014.
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He first saw national success in the hardcore punk/metal/rock band AKO, which he co-founded in 1998, whose debut album received favourable reviews in
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In addition to substantial touring across the UK, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Poland, Germany and Switzerland (including shows supporting
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April 2019 saw Christo invited by Chris Dale to perform a special show in Sarajevo, Bosnia, commemorating 25 years since
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and in spring 2024, Diamond Black embarked on another tour with Esprit D'Air, this time expanding into mainland Europe.
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In 2016, Christo established dark-rock quartet, Diamond Black, with Finnish singer J.I. Turunen and Finnish producer
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released full-length album "Risen", on which Christo co-wrote and performed. The album also features
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and new guitarist Dylan Smith, with additional new works being premiered during the 2022 tour dates.
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scored the album 8/10 and made a point of commending both Christo's lead playing (comparing him to
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in Austin, Texas. AKO decided to call it a day shortly thereafter and Christo moved to London.
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During lockdown 2020/21, Ben composed and performed parts for Lev Kerzhner and Noa Gruman's
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record was released, on which Ben sang backing vocals. The album also featured members of
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severed trans-Atlantic links to such an extent that the plans were shelved indefinitely.
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The following represent the body of recorded work with which Christo has been involved:
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As a live musician, Christo has also headlined or played shows and festivals alongside
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From 2008 to 2016, Christo has featured as a live guitarist and backing vocalist with
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with fellow University of Bristol graduate David R. Watson, featuring Ninian Doff (
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2023 saw the band return to the USA for the first time in 14 years, commencing at
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As a studio session guitarist and vocalist, he has recorded with Greg Haver (
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the album was publicly applauded by several musicians including those from
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was released, on which Ben contributed music, lyrics, guitars and vocals (
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on the U.S.A. leg of their fortieth anniversary world tour. In May 2019,
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lauded as "Goth AOR... DB are creating a new scene!" and was featured in
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by Tomorrow's Rains, on which Ben composed and recorded guitar parts on
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A further collaboration with Esprit D'Air followed in 2023: a cover of
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In May 2024, TSOM announced a return to the USA for fall, supported by
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Mid 2023, Ben contributed a guitar solo to Khalil Turk & Friends'
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In 2002, Christo was selected as one of eight songwriters, alongside
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During the tour, Christo was professionally photographed by and with
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amplifiers and arranged for the band to meet with renowned producer
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pick-ups and InTune guitar picks, with clothing endorsements from
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from the article and its talk page, especially if potentially
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podcast, joining a roster of guests that includes members of
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In 2004, Ben co-wrote and directed a comedy short, "Sold Out
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Spring 2021 saw Ben remix 'Tribe' for an EP by Caroline of
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Ben Christo wielding his axe during a Sisters of Mercy Show
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On January 18, 2022, it was announced that Ben would join
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In May and August 2018, Christo accompanied Nathan Gray (
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a remotely-recorded collaboration featuring members of
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In 2014, Christo composed and played guitar parts for
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Surrender to My Will (Ben Christo Insurgent Version)
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You Call Him The Devil (Ten Bells - Christo Version)
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prepares to battle demons in the night club ‘Hell’.
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Summer 2023 UK dates followed with 7: 2338:"Melodic Rock Round-up: Summer 2014" 1364:. The album also featured cameos by 552:’s Top 10 Albums of 2014, alongside 2469:British alternative rock guitarists 1270:That year, Ben contributed to the 754:June 30th saw the band perform at 438:, the band were joined onstage by 14: 2419:Official Sisters Of Mercy Website 2207:Belter, Matthew (30 March 2023). 1354:Turnaround (Gothic Rock Version), 1167:. He also appeared on Rob Lane's 959:national film award, selected by 2209:"Ben Christo, The TVD Interview" 1310:. The track peaked at #1 in the 23: 2484:21st-century British guitarists 2424:Official Night By Night Website 2429:Official Diamond Black Website 2233:Yücel, Ilker (17 April 2023). 679:set the track on rotation and 1: 1774:Live at Dechenhöhle Iserlohn 1255:In summer that year, IANAI's 1179:and the Conspirators and The 732:scheduled for February 2023. 2479:The Sisters of Mercy members 1805:Nathan Gray / Jesse Barnett 1387:guitars, Kemper amplifiers, 955:in a cameo. 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