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Album cover for the new live album by Diamond head titled: 'Live and Electric"

DIAMOND HEAD – Live and Electric

July 19, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Few names carry the weight and legacy in heavy metal quite like Diamond Head. Formed in 1976, these NWOBHM pioneers laid the groundwork for an entire generation of metal bands, most famously influencing Metallica, who …READ MORE

Brian Tatler of Saxon/Diamond head playing his flying V guitar on stage. Photo by Claudia Pospichal CLDY Photography

BRIAN TATLER (DIAMOND HEAD/SAXON): They’ve Played “Am I Evil” 760 Times, So A Lot Of People Think It’s A METALLICA Song”

July 7, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

With amps cranked and adrenaline surging, British heavy metal pioneers Diamond Head return with Live And Electric — a blistering live album that captures the raw energy and sonic assault of their legendary stage show. …READ MORE

SAXON (Live at the City Hall, Newcastle, U.K., November 18, 2022)

SAXON / DIAMOND HEAD (Live)

November 19, 2022 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

Once hailed as having more riffs than the first four Black Sabbath albums, Diamond Head’s “Am I Evil” certainly shook the foundations of the City Hall this evening showing just why they were such an …READ MORE

MINI REVIEWS – December 11, 2020

December 11, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment

The latest batch of Metal Express Radio Mini Reviews include AC/DC – PWR UP, Awaken – Out of the Shadows, Diamond Head – Lightening to the Nations, and Ellefson – No Cover

BRIAN TATLER (DIAMOND HEAD): “The Studio Owner Said You Can Have A Week’s Studio Time And I’ll Have Half Your Publishing For 15 Years… And We Signed It Like Idiots”

November 14, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment

Underground NWOBH Legends Update an Influential Classic Diamond Head is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their first album with the release of Lightning to the Nations 2020 on November 27, 2020. Diamond Head released the …READ MORE

DIAMOND HEAD – The Coffin Train

June 5, 2019 Dan Whittle Leave a comment

Cited by Metallica and Megadeth as a formative influence, Stourbridge 5-piece Diamond Head have endured a topsy-turvy career. Their Lightning to the Nations album showcased the sound of a band who, while aware of the …READ MORE

ROCKLAHOMA 2018 (Day 2)

May 27, 2018 Zac Halter Leave a comment

Unlike last year’s second day which was ultimately cancelled after only a few bands had played, perfect weather was the order of day. Perhaps too perfect. Cloudless skies and temperatures in the 90s kept fans …READ MORE

Interview With BRIAN TATLER (DIAMOND HEAD)

May 16, 2017 Dan Skiba Leave a comment

DIAMOND HEAD is one of the classic, surviving NWOBHM bands, originally formed in 1976. Although a very solid and well-respected band throughout their history, DIAMOND HEAD didn’t reap just rewards for their efforts until Metallica …READ MORE

Diamond Head Interview 2013

March 21, 2013 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

Interview with Brian Tatler from Diamond Head.

EUROPE (Live)

February 28, 2010 Mick Burgess Leave a comment

DIAMOND HEAD A biting cold February evening with torrential rain wasn’t enough to keep the crowds away from tonight’s show at the O2 Academy. A very healthy sized crowd, including the Tyger’s Of Pan Tang’s …READ MORE