Diamond Head - 'Am I Evil' (Live At King George's Hall, Blackburn)

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

27 every one was nice, gotta 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

As I watched my Mother die, I lost my head
Revenge now I sought, to break with my bread
Takin' no chances, you come with me
I'll split you to the bone
Help set you free.

27 every one was nice, gotta 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

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

My soul is long gone before me, I'm awaiting my hell
Sent to avenger my mother, sweeten 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

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, your spirits dance
Like a double dozen before ya, no romance

Am I evil, yes I am
Am I evil, I am man

Δισκογραφική επιστροφή μετά από πέντε έτη για τους Diamond Head και το κάνουν με το έβδομο live album της (μεγάλης) καριέρας τους. "Live and Electric" ο τίτλος και κυκλοφόρησε προ μηνός σε cd, διπλό βινύλιο και σε ψηφιακή μορφή. Νέο μέλος της Αγγλικής μπάντας είναι ο μπασίστας (των Karrier) Paul Gaskin, ο οποίος εντάχθηκε στους Diamond Head προ τριετίας (το 2022).

Δελτίο τύπου: «With a thunderous crunch and genuine ‘in-your-face’ production that places the PA up against your ears, Diamond Head are proud to present Live and Electric, a live album that delivers every nuance of that four-letter word thanks to a song selection that covers Diamond Head’s seminal career and a sound that leaves you breathless in the stalls and smelling the sweat and leather of a classic British Heavy metal night.

Recorded in 2022 on the band’s tour with Saxon, Live and Electric takes in performances from Aberdeen, Blackburn, York, Cambridge, Cardiff and Bexhill, creating in the process an unmistakably British energy which is superbly recorded and mixed by Jay Shredder, with singer / frontman Rasmus Bom Andersen mastering.

By now, the rock and metal scene knows all about lead guitarist and founding member Brian Tatler, whose riffs have genuinely defined a genre as well as influencing one of the world’s biggest-ever rock bands, Metallica, but the contribution of Andersen to these Diamond Head performances is explosive as he bursts with power, presence and personality across the likes of 'The Messenger' and 'Bones'.

The seamless way in which old classics such as 'The Prince' and newer stormers like 'Belly Of The Beast' thunder down the tracks is a testimony to the lock-tight no-nonsense foundation that Paul Gaskin (bass), Andy 'Abbz' Abberley (rhythm and lead guitar), and Karl Wilcox on drums add to the alchemy and the balance of respect plus reinvigoration for treasures 'It’s Electric', 'Helpless' and 'Am I Evil?' is electrifying.

Live and Electric is a true roots representation of Britain’s metal communities and a wonderful live celebration of Diamond Head’s distinctly British heavy metal music which feels as fresh, vital and important now as it ever has before.»

Band: Diamond Head
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Location: Stourbridge, England
Formed in: 1976
Genre: NWOBHM (early), Hard Rock (later)
Lyrical themes: Love, Society, Life
Years active: 1976-1985, 1991-1994, 2002-present

Audio: "Am I Evil"
Album: "Live and Electric"
Type: Full length
Release date: July 11th, 2025
Label: Silver Lining Music
Format: CD, 2 12" vinyls, Digital

Track listing:
01. The Prince (Live At The Bexhill De La War Pavilion)
02. Bones (Live At St David’s Hall, Cardiff)
03. The Messenger (Live At The Cambridge Corn Exchange)
04. In The Heat Of The Night (Live At The York Barbican)
05. Set My Soul On Fire (Live At The Bexhill De La War Pavilion)
06. It’s Electric (Live At The Bexhill De La War Pavilion)
07. Dead Reckoning (Live At The Aberdeen Music Hall)
08. Death By Design (Live At The Aberdeen Music Hall)
09. Sweet And Innocent (Live At The Aberdeen Music Hall)
11. Helpless (Live At The Aberdeen Music Hall)
12. Belly Of The Beast (Live At The Aberdeen Music Hall)
13. Am I Evil? (Live At King George’s Hall, Blackburn)

Band members:
Brian Tatler - Lead, Rhythm Guitars
Rasmus Bom Andersen - Vocals
Karl Wilcox - Drums
Andy Abberley - Rhythm, Lead Guitars
Paul Gaskin - Bass