Diamond Head

The Profile

Diamond Head are an English heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, key figures in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Led by guitarist Brian Tatler with vocalist Sean Harris in their classic era, they are best known for Lightning to the Nations and songs like Am I Evil?—widely popularized by Metallica.

Formed in Stourbridge, England (1976). Core classic-era members: Brian Tatler (guitar) and Sean Harris (vocals). Pivotal NWOBHM act whose songs Am I Evil?, Helpless, The Prince and It's Electric were covered by Metallica. Key albums include Lightning to the Nations (1980), Borrowed Time (1982), Canterbury (1983), and Death & Progress (1993).

Diamond Head, English pillars of the NWOBHM, earn high praise for Lightning to the Nations and the sophisticated Borrowed Time and Canterbury. Reviewers stress their pivotal influence on Metallica through songs like Am I Evil?, Helpless, The Prince, and It's Electric. Death & Progress divides opinions: strong openers and star guests, but seen as a missed opportunity overall. Across reviews, vocals by Sean Harris and riffs by Brian Tatler are consistently celebrated.