: The original master tapes were restored and digitized under the supervision of current Diamond Head frontman Rasmus "Ras" Bom Andersen . This process uncovered previously "lost" alternative mixes and supplemented the core track with bonus recordings from the 1980s.
: The iconic intro was inspired by Gustav Holst’s "Mars, The Bringer of War" from The Planets suite.
The 2021 remaster stands out by offering a pristine look at the track that defined the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Am I Evil? Remastered
Alongside the remaster of the original 1980 tapes, Diamond Head also released a fully version for the 2020 edition of the album.
While is perhaps most famous today for its 1984 cover by Metallica , its definitive modern treatment arrived with the 2021 Remaster by the original creators, Diamond Head . This version, part of the Lightning To The Nations (The White Album) [Remastered 2021] release, utilized original tapes that were literally "baked" to restore their quality before being digitized. A Legacy Restored: The 2021 Remaster : The original master tapes were restored and
: As a "tribute's tribute," this release included a Diamond Head cover of Metallica's "No Remorse," acknowledging the band that famously brought "Am I Evil?" to a global audience. Origins and Impact
The song's 1980 debut remains a heavy metal milestone for its unique construction: The 2021 remaster stands out by offering a
: Vocalist Sean Harris crafted the dark opening lyrics— "My mother was a witch, she was burned alive" —which were among the most extreme in metal at the time.