The 2021 remaster stands out by offering a pristine look at the track that defined the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM).
: 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 Am I Evil? Remastered
: The iconic intro was inspired by Gustav Holst’s "Mars, The Bringer of War" from The Planets suite. The 2021 remaster stands out by offering a
: Guitarist Brian Tatler wrote the main riff with the intent of creating something heavier than Black Sabbath’s "Symptom of the Universe". : Guitarist Brian Tatler wrote the main riff
: This version features founder Brian Tatler and guitarist Andy Abberley providing a "new razor edge" on guitars, with Karl Wilcox and Dean Ashton on rhythm and Rasmus Bom Andersen on vocals.
Alongside the remaster of the original 1980 tapes, Diamond Head also released a fully version for the 2020 edition of the album.
: Vocalist Sean Harris crafted the dark opening lyrics— "My mother was a witch, she was burned alive" —which were among the most extreme in metal at the time.
