Diamond Head - Am I Evil? (Live in 1979)
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- Diamond Head performing 'Am I Evil?' at West Bromwich College in 1979. This was the first ever filmed performance by Diamond Head.
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The official Diamond Head TH-cam channel. Diamond Head are an English heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, England. The band is recognised as one of the leading members of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and is acknowledged by thrash metal bands such as Metallica and Megadeth as an important early influence. With 7 studio and 5 live albums under their belt and numerous world-wide tours, the NWOBHM Titans are now getting ready to release their 8th studio offering set for release in 2019 which will see them hit the road around Europe and beyond. Diamond Head are: Brian Tatler (guitars), Rasmus Bom Andersen (vocal), Karl Wilcox (drums), Dean Ashton (bass), Abbz (guitars). - เพลง
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The quality of the footage makes it seem like they were pioneering this style in the 1950s :D
Lol I know right? Was this from some 1940s USO tour in Europe ? Lol lol What a band though and look how minimalist this jam was... a small drum set, a few amps boom !
Lol, yeah, waiting to see Ed Sullivan
Yeah looks like some veeeery old black sabbath
What style did they pioneer?
That's what I was thinking...
"I don't think you were ready for this, but your kids are going to love it."
it's 1979 not 1879. Motörhead, Van Halen, Kiss, Sweet, Sabbath, Purple, UFO all had produced music with similar intensity. in addition all the punk music in those years. Excellent stuff, but not a unique rock experience.
@@impalaSS65 I think the reference went over your head...
@@Jefafa824 No it didn't. No one in 79 was blown away. The joke in "Back to the future" was that they had no way to relate to his Halen/Hendrix antics in 1955.
I get it that was funny hehe.
It's true. This song was a staple for my high school band in 1990/91 based off the cover from a little metal band from San Francisco. We barely knew of Diamondhead at the time. Still rocks 👍
Holy shit. I've been listening to Metallica's version for over 30 years... since it was released in '87... bought the CASSETTE. This is the first time I've heard this version. THIS IS FUCKING GOLD.
These guys were insanely ahead of their time. I'm sure this scared the shit out of people back then lol
Insanely ahead of their time by copying Edward Van Halen only a year after the first VH record instead of several years later.
Yes, the Quality is bad, but this footage is a historic masterpiece.
That makes it kvlt
Cliff'll Clever 'Em All.
He's has just got to be Dope as All Hell could ever Hope to Be. We All SHALL C
I much rather listen to this in potato quality than the shit out today thats just over polished turds.
@@sweatyvercetti5178 Amen to that!
It would look historic... Especially when they're using camera equipment from the 1950's.
True black metal fans additionally reduce the quality setting to 144p.
Underrated comment😂😂😂
And listen to it through a microphone plugged into the headphones socket.
Lol
At .075X playback it’s way better.
And the audio to 3000kbps in amr extension :v
This is live, with real vocals, imperfections are what life is about, and making no apologies. Theres nothing wrong with the footage or the sound. This was all analog with tube amps, done live . Clearly these lads have amp-le talent and left an impression on the metallica boys , and lead singer Sean Harris here looked up to Robert Plant. Great history, Its left an impression on me.
The camera man is a wizard. He made the guitar solo come out of the bassists right hand and he made the vocals come out of the microphone hanging on the kick drum.
Back when camera men didn't know the difference of a bass and guitar, and zooms in on the bassist when guitar solo is engaged. Lol
That shit still happens on the regular...
EXACTLY!!!!!
shut up, its great
@@TherisheeQ Spotted the bass player.
Major pet peeve
I think this group shld be considered as one of the pillars of heavy metal very underrated
They are considered as such, not underrated at all.
This is truly amazing it’s pretty much the formula for every 80’s thrash metal song and beyond by a band no one really knew about in 1979.
Yeah I didn't know about this band. I didn't know they did this song before Metallica did it. I think it's interesting as hell. This is cool s***.
These guys were the first, also Merciful Fate, and Black Sabbath
This is one of the sickest riffs in history, tell me I’m wrong
You're fucking wrong dude and im only saying this because you told me to so why did you have me lie? You're fucking evil! Yes you are!
Focusing on everyone else but the guitarist during the guitar solo is evil
Cameramen had already perfected the art of ignoring a guitar solo back then.
Pure evil 🎯
Cameraman: "Am I Evil?"
He was still practicing for the Randy Rhoads with Ozzy performance he would shoot in a few years. But by this time you could already see his masterful ability.
Used to happen a LOT
Imagine a young boy from Denmark watching this and saying that this is the coolest shit that he ever saw before...
The singer looks like a combination of Jim Morrison and Robert Plant
This was hardcore heavy acid death thrash metal in 1979....pure gold. Diamond Head...one of metal's originals. \m/
This is the Missing Link between the Yardbirds and Metallica...
Stooges
Ha! Good call man
It's very interesting.... The white V, the whole way he's playing guitar. This is so cool! You really get a sense of raw power.
@@trevordavis2499 Brian Tatler is even better today, just overlooked.
Dude Metallica loved Diamond Head, they were a _massive_ influence on early Hetfield and Lars. Iirc Metallica supported diamond head on their first UK tour.
Look everyone it's Black Sabbath with Robert Plant on vocals!
I see Cliffs bass and James Flying V influence and I see why they covered this tune. This is awesome footage .. evil Morrison
Very true. Cliff's hero was Geezer Butler, Black Sabbath
sunburst Rickenbacker and a white flying V -- these guys influenced those LA to SF boys for sure.
You nailed it.. SO many bands have those two.. its like a staple in metal...
Fuck yeah, some original shit right there.
Oh my god, these videos are their weight in gold. No overdubs, no tricks, only pure nwobhm of the first order.
Not only did Metallica take this song from them, Cliff and James took their guitars from them as well.
James plays rhythm, not lead.
Cliff played his Rick long before Tallica. James is obviously a big dh fan.
Dont forget the hair
@@TraceyAllen He meant the guitar, dumbo.
looks like the same exact bass from the cliff em all vid
Kinda confused as to why the 151 thumbs down ... this is classic metal at its finest !
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
Lets be honest here nobody searched for this video.
I can only imagine how devastatingly powerful it must have been to be in that studio.
Why nobody is talking about Brian Tatler's legendary guitar solo? Such a fine guitarist, very talented
As Marty McFly said in 1955: guess you aren't ready for this, but your kids are going to love it.
If I ever meet the person who had the foresight to record these early performances, I am buying them a beer
I saw them 1983 in Mannheim/Germany supporting Black Sabbath and was impressed. Best Band i ever heard as Opening Act.
Man, that's cool. Thanks for sharing this. I didn't know anything about this band before this video. I think they are bad ass.
This is easily the best thing I am going to encounter on TH-cam for quite a while
The Cameraman is definitely Evil... he is man with no steady hand...
Thats funny man!
And it totally fits the song
Best comment ever
....and hasn't a clue about the difference between a bass guitar and a lead guitar!
who here discovered Diamond Head before 2020? 🔥
Damn, I feel like I just opened buried treasure watching this. Amazing stuff man.
Heavy Metal history right here.
The guitar work in this is insane. Unbelievable. I'm so glad I found this video
I hope they get royalties every time I listen to Metallica on Spotify
Diamond Head the band that should have been on top of the rock/ metal community but never was. Can't wait for the next album!
Are they still around ? Lol...
Total classic. NWOBHM at it's best. Great riffs and without this, thrash would never have been born.
thrash was born with Sails of Charon from Scorpions (1977)
Trash was born with queens stone cold crazy and black sabbaths symptom of the universe
@@octaaka4757 Also Sweet, "Ballroom Blitz"
Uhh Black Sabbath?
They never got their due. To be fair they had STIFF competition with the likes of Motorhead (not strictly NWOBHM but close enough for these purposes), Iron Maiden, Saxon, Def Leppard (obviously they moved towards a more mainstream sound later) and others.
Born in 73 big fan of Metallica since 86!!!!! 😯😯😯😯🙏🙏🙏🤩🤩🤩
Thank you!
the music is like 10 years ahead of the era itself. AWESOME!!!!!!!
Was fortunate enough to have seen diamond head on numerous occasions back in the day. Amazing band. The white album was way way ahead of its time. Gutted they never went on to be the giants of metal they should have become. One of life's great mysteries. Still listen to them now though so thank you DIAMOND HEAD. 🤘🤘🤘🤘❤️.
I am sorry but Diamond Heads are way ahead of their time. I arrive here in the U.S.A. in 1980 of January, and this is one of the song I heard and I fell in love with it. And Metallica the 4 concert was the shit. I love the originals. Who is still listening this in August 2020 hit the like button. I am 47 now but back then I was only 7 years old. Thanks, Love the song and the group.
Someone give that drummer more cymbals please.
Shh...Lars may hear you and remix it
@@thefuzzman 🤣👌🏻
😁😁😁😁😁😁😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Needs more cowbell
@@MetalDetroit 🤣
Diamond Head time warped back to 1959 to record this performance.
This is great. These guys were on to something way ahead of their time. They truly were tapped into a Rock style that just had not been tapped into before. True pioneers in Rock. Mad respect for them. Many pioneers in Rock just don't get the real respect they truly deserve for their contributions in Rock. I can only say that it is truly great that we are able to see this performance by these guys. Color footage would be cool , but not matter what, this is a great video.
Wow mind blowing I only heard of metallicas version of this.
I love your comment and completely agree with you. I'm very impressed by and greatly enjoyed this performance.
This is raw like a high school dance back in the 70s love it
Guitarist: 'Plays awesome solo'
Cameraman: 'Zooms in on the bass'
Classic cameraman! They did this when Kirk Hammett played some sick solos. Could be the fascination with speed bass like with Cliff Burton
Only know always know,
Jansson mike legend guitarist
How did I miss this band going up; they are pioneers of rock.
diamond head rules such an underrated band but in my opinion theyre legends
It's amazing how tight they sounded even before their first record! Of course, they'd already been playing for 3 or 4 years at this point, but still...
Point the camera at everyone who is not doing the guitar solo to protect everyone’s daughters.
Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin + Deep Purple = Diamond Head.
Diamond Head + Diamond Head = Metallica
Killing it in 1979, still killing it in 2020.
First time I listened to this I fell in love with thrash metal
The drummer looks so confused, like he just met these guys, took a big round of coke with them and decides to play drums for them but then the effect of the drugs disappear in the middle of the performance.
Been there.....
Wouldn’t be the first time
“Does anyone here know how to play drums?”
@@itwontcomeout5678 that’s what I thought, it’s as if they just got one of their mates to stand in who had no drumming experience
@@itwontcomeout5678 his timing is off for about 70% of this performance.
It sounds like the singer is using a PA system from a McDonald's drive thru.
haha good one :D
Hahaha cant unhear it now
Fucking nailed it bro
@@thevampirates2310 same here, hahaha
He is!
True pioneers in not just metal, but innovators that without which thrash metal wouldn’t exist.
i cant imagine what people in 1979 was thinking about this, amazing
Agree, but think what people thought when they heard the first Sabbath album in 70
I dunno man..... the world had already seen the likes of MC5, Stooges.... by this point Krokus, Riot, Priest had already released pretty heavy albums by 1979.
As noted Sabbath predates this by a long shot and honestly sounds much darker.
Saxon had already gained notoriety by this point as well and they were far more raucous and proficient than DH.
Rose colored glasses.
Diamond Head didn't truly come into their own for a few more years.... and Sean Harris as we know him today.... several more.
The first four sabbs albums pretty much the template for doom sludge metal. I respectfully suggest having a listen to some of Zak Wylde's live covers - they update the songs (very slightly) and they sound awesome.
I have been into metal since the 70's too - and Diamond Head always struck me as pretty much a lightweight pub band. Not saying they didn't do some great tracks, but the albums lacked consistent quality.
If you are after some influencial listening I would also agree with the MC5 / Stooges reference.
@@barrybarry9714 I first heard it then I was 9 years old. Scared the crap outta me! But by the time Master of Reality came out they were my favorite band. It sent me down a dark path for awhile though. By 75 when Sabatoge came out I was listening to new stuff as well. Disco was our nemesis until NWOBHM. emerged
@@timfatout9422 I remember paranoid from 70 was it 69. I thought that and first one were 1970
Never heard of this band - TH-cam recommend this vid just now - this is bad-ass!! 🔥🔥🔥
Diamon head is kickass
Metallica covered this song
@@markberry8925 in their early days, Metallica would cover an entire DH album as a concert. DH was so obscure, nobody realized it wasn’t original Metallica music.
@@markberry8925 Garage inc. introduced me to few good ones.
Welcome to Diamond Head! Recommend you check out the album version for better sound quality...and the rest of their catalogue.
Great Metallica cover. The production makes it seem old. You guys killed it! Top notch editing from the younger generation!
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This Is gold, Jerry! Gold!!!
Far ahead of its time. Excellent song!
Honestly, my favorite Metallica songs all ended up being covers and what I like most about them are all the bands they turned me on to.
I was 2 in 79 and probably throwin up the horns in pampers!!!!
wow, 40 Years ago... and still one of the best Metal-Songs in History. Its nice to see, if Brian Tatler, he wrote this Song, plays together with Metallica.
He joined them onstage for a show in 1986 at the Odeon in Birmingham. Performed this song live. Look at the new video from 2 weeks ago- he says so in the description! Awesome!
Someone needs to edit this so Ed Sullivan introduces them.
Rofl
"We've got a really big shoe!"
This footage looks so old the date is 1979 BC.
He DID! (No.)
Ladies n gentlemen all the way from where they're from.. we've got four fresh upstanding young lads.. let's give a warm welcome put your hands together for....????? Wait !! It's not the DOORS ????
I wish I knew about these guys in '79. This is good stuff ! I love picking out the influences...
When they're dressed like this, my brain is in more of a Sabbath mindset, and I suddenly hear the influence more strongly
This is the beginning of all Heavy music.
Brian was 18 years old in this! I mean wow..... this band should have gone somewhere
Wow. I bet crowds at that time were clueless as to the greatness of this.
This singer reminds me Joey Tempest from Europe in the beginning of their career, excellent band, thanks for uploading this jewel.
Lightning To The Nations was sorely underrated. Even though I was old enough to listen when they came out, I had no idea who they were until Metallica released some covers of their songs on the Garage Days tape from the 80s. Even that was difficult to get your hands on until they re-released it. At least that is how I remember it. Once you found someone that had the Garage Days tape, you begged, borrowed and stole to get a copy. I wore out several copies that I had made, either by the tape player eating the tape or just playing it until it no longer sounded good. After being stationed in Japan in the early 90s, I came across the Lighting To The Nations CD and snapped it up. Looking back to 1980, I was listening to Thomas Dolby, The Cars, J. Giles, Devo, etc. and I wonder what my younger 1980s self would think of Diamond Head. They were certainly on another level and deserved way more credit for the influence they had on more popular bands.
Seen these a few times in the early 80s supporting Judas Priest and iron maiden at the Birmingham odeon ... They always had a loyal following
Pre-Metallica "Am I Evil"
Seriously though despite being grainy this footage is entertaining, and historically amazing. Salutes to Diamond Head 🤘🏽🤘🏽💯💯
This was recorded on an old Black and White television via VHS tape , the age and recording is why it looks so old. Most 1970's working class households in Britian didn't have coloured TV's yet alone video recorders, the fact someone did record and save this is a miracle....🤘🏻💎👍🏻
Edit: I could be wrong but it could be the fan recorded with a old camcorder pointed at the TV?? There was a screen reflection 00.7 - 00.11ish and it has been edited since..
Wow, that was awesome.Strange when people talk about early Metal their name is hardly mentioned...HUMMMM!!!!!!
@James LaBrie, uh, 1979. Pay attention class. This will be on the end of the year test.
OH MY GOODNESS I DONT THINK A SINGLE PERSON REALIZED HOW AHEAD OF THEIR OWN TIME THEY WERE WITH THIS SONG!!!
Facts
My mother was a witch, she was burned alive
Thankless little bitch
For the tears I cried
Take her down now
Don't wanna see her face
Blistered and burnt, can't hide my disgrace
Twenty-seven, everyone was nice
Got to see them, make them pay the price
See their bodies out on the ice
Take my time
Am I evil?
Yes I am
Am I evil, I am man, yes
Watched my mother die
I lost my head
Revenge now I sought
To break with my bread
Takin' no chance
You come with me
I'll split you to the bone
Help set you free
Twenty-seven, everyone was nice
Got to see them, make them pay the price
See their bodies out on the ice
Take my time
Am I evil?
Yes I am
Am I evil, I am man, yes I am
Oh oh
On with the action now, I'll strip your pride
I'll spread your blood around
I'll see you ride
Your face is scarred with steel, wounds deep and neat
Like a double dozen before you
Smell so sweet
Am I evil?
Yes I am
Am I evil, I am man, yes I am
My soul is longing before, await my heir
Sent to avenge my mother, sleep myself
My face is long forgotten, my face not my own
Sweet and timely whore, take me home
Am I evil?
Yes I am
Am I evil? I am man, yes I am
I'm with the action now, I'll strip your pride
I'll spread your blood around, I'll see you ride
Your face is scarred with steel, your spirits dance
Like a double dozen before you, no romance
Am I evil?
Yes I am
Am I evil? I am man
Am I evil?
Yes I am
Am I evil? I am man
Yes I am
This video was recommended to me and I don’t know why.
I've been a Diamond Head fan for years and never knew that Sean played guitar. Stunning!
Totally legendary.... am i right? Brian was only 16 years old at that time? Amazing...
No way, dude. 16? Fuck me..
+Angry? Yes Fuck me sideways too. I'm 21 and that makes me feel bad hahaha
Think you all need a bit of simple arithmetic. He was 19 as he was born in 1960.
@@rockdinosaur666 pretty sure he was 18 but who knows
He was 19 during this recording, but still
The beginning of the 1980s.
Never heard of them. But, they're wickedly good !_! 🎶
If the Oxford English dictionary ever publishes a book containing meanings of popular phrases in the English language, they should put a photograph of this band beside the phrase "criminally underrated"
,,,,along with Budgie
Amazing! I love this style, 70's is the best age. I want to know more bands like this nowadays.
Awesome!
It’s crazy looking back and then forward to current times at just how many iconic rock songs had a bass player on a Rickenbacker. As much as things seem to change...they’ve stayed very much the same. I likey.
I hear "Seek and Destroy" MASSIVELY in this tune. Huge obvious influence on Metallica.
Lol they covered this song only a few years after this like 1983 I think they were fans of diamond head
@Dani Mendoza Yep, it kicks arse, lol.
“We took their songs and called them ours,” Hetfield said, laughing. “’Metallica Live Tonight at the Troubadour,” - half the set is Diamond Head. But no one knew and they didn’t care and we didn’t tell ‘em. So we do owe [the original artists] somethin’.” ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-garage-inc-album/
This is real rock and a kick right in the nuts. Love it
James Hetfield should learn those dance moves
This stuff rocks.... Came up on my stream and couldn't resist a black and white video.... Why have I never heard of them... ???
Saw these guys around this time, a few times in Workington, Cumbria. They were the best band that had graced our town in YEARS!
So ahead of their time. Just groundbreaking pioneers of true metal. Metallica refined and mainstreamed this sound. Would have liked to seen Diamond Head go on like they did. Metal forever!!
Years since listening to DH.....But listen to the intro.....I can clearly see where Dave Mustaine got his influence......even including the flying V.....incredible......time to buy the back catalogue as the tapes are long gone
Simple is more! Love to see them rocking without all the technology of our day. When metal was purely based on the raw energy of the band. Great find. Thanks for sharing
Potentially the best hard rock band of all time.
saw them in 1980 - I think your quote is dead on sadly
thats metal, man!
@@patrikkenspillerjegbass8269 Diamond Head are somewhere in between Hard Rock and Heavy Metal.
NWOBHM is what they are
Bad management is what I heard....I believe the manager was Sean's mum, but I could be wrong.
DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER...!!!
Imagine this song as the intro song for James bond Diamonds are forever 🙂
Diamondhead brought me here 🤘🔥🤘
I have got a copy of Lightning to the Nations MCA from 1983. From this footage it seems as if this song was fully formed back in 1979. Punk had just sort of died the year before (yes I know it's not dead) But it is amazing to see Colin Kimberley and Duncan Scott bass & drums respectively. I saw DH for the first time in 1991. on the 7 years dead tour. I met Brian & Sean Harris, Carl Wilcox. If there are any more songs I would love to see them!