Am I Evil? Remastered Here
: 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 iconic intro was inspired by Gustav Holst’s "Mars, The Bringer of War" from The Planets suite. 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. : As a "tribute's tribute," this release included
: This version brings a "freshness and attack" to the original 1980 recordings. It captures the youthful energy of the band—who were only 19 or 20 at the time—while utilizing modern production to provide the power they originally lacked the "technique, time, or craftsmanship" to achieve. The Re-Recorded 2020 Version : This version brings a "freshness and attack"
: 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.
For fans of the Metallica version—which appears on their Ride The Lightning (Deluxe / Remastered) and Garage Inc. collections—the Diamond Head remasters provide essential context for the song's massive influence on thrash metal.
The song's 1980 debut remains a heavy metal milestone for its unique construction: