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Diamond Head

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Diamond Head are an English heavy metal band, formed in 1976, considered a key act in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal; their early records (notably Lightning To The Nations) influenced later metal bands including Metallica.

Key early lineup cited in the reviews: Sean Harris (vocals), Brian Tatler (guitar), Colin Kimberley (bass), Duncan Scott (drums). Metallica have covered Diamond Head songs (notably "Am I Evil?") and helped broaden the band's recognition.

DeBaser reviews praise Diamond Head's early albums (especially Lightning To The Nations) as essential NWOBHM work and foundational to later thrash. Canterbury and Borrowed Time are highlighted for compositional quality and vocals. Death & Progress is viewed as a disappointing 1993 comeback despite notable collaborations. Overall the reviews emphasize historical influence and strong early output.

For:Fans of NWOBHM and classic heavy metal; listeners tracing Metallica's influences.

 One of the 10 most important albums in metal history and also one of the most underrated. Epochal.

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 a wasted opportunity that still cries for revenge today.

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 This is naturally a review, but it is also a recommendation, a gentle listening suggestion for an album that did not find the success it deserved and has, in my opinion, unjustly fallen into oblivion.

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