Am I Evil?

Diamond Head

About Am I Evil?

"Am I Evil?" is a song by British heavy metal band Diamond Head released on their 1980 debut album Lightning to the Nations. The song was written by vocalist Sean Harris and guitarist Brian Tatler and released on Happy Face Records, a label owned by the producer Muff Murfin of The Old Smithy studio of Worcester. The song was immediately popular among the heavy metal circles in the United Kingdom around the time of its release, but only rose to international prominence after Metallica covered it as a B-side on their "Creeping Death" single in 1984; the cover was re-released on their 1998 covers album Garage Inc. . The song was influenced by the Black Sabbath song "Symptom of the Universe." 


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My mother was a witch, she was burned alive
Thankless little bitch, for the tears I cried
Take her down now, don't wanna see her face
Blistered and burnt, can't hide my disgrace

27 every one was nice, gotta see them,
Make them pay the price
See their bodies out on the ice, take my time

Am I evil, yes I am
Am I evil, I am man

As I watched my Mother die, I lost my head
Revenge now I sought, to break with my bread
Takin' no chances, you come with me
I'll split you to the bone
Help set you free.

27 every one was nice, gotta see them,
Make them pay the price
See their bodies out on the ice, take my time

Am I evil, yes I am
Am I evil, I am man

On with the action now, I'll strip your pride
I'll spread your blood around, I'll see you ride
Your face is scarred with steel, wounds deep and neat
Like a double dozen before you, smell so sweet.

27 every one was nice, gotta see them,
Make them pay the price
See their bodies out on the ice, take my time

Am I evil, yes I am
Am I evil, I am man

I'll make my residence, I'll watch your fire
You can come with me, sweet desire
My face is long forgotten, my face not my own
Sweet and timely whore, take me home

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Diamond Head

Diamond Head are an English heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Stourbridge, England. The band is recognised as one of the leading members of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and is acknowledged by later bands like Metallica and Megadeth as an important early influence. more »

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Written by: BRIAN ANDREW TATLER, SEAN LYNDON HARRIS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Am I Evil?" is originally a song by the British band Diamond Head from their debut album "Lightning to the Nations" released in 1980.
Cover Version
Metallica, an American thrash metal band, covered the song "Am I Evil?" and released it in 1984 as a B-side to their "Creeping Death" single.
Influence
Diamond Head, although not extensively commercially successful, had a significant influence on popular metal bands, including Metallica which covered several of their songs, including "Am I Evil?".
Double Release
Metallica's cover of "Am I Evil?" later appeared on their 1998 album "Garage Inc." in addition to its initial release as a part of the "Creeping Death" single.
Composition and Lyrics
The song "Am I Evil?" is composed in a heavy metal style, with influences of progressive metal. The lyrics tell the story of a man who seeks revenge after his mother is burned at the stake, believed to be a witch.
Live Performances
Metallica frequently performed "Am I Evil?" in their live shows, often using it as an encore, showcasing how fond they were of Diamond Head's original track.
Chart Performance
Though the original song by Diamond Head didn't chart, Metallica's version made good progress on charts worldwide, solidifying it as a classic among metal fans.
Compilation Feature
Aside from Metallica's "Garage Inc.", the song is also featured in their compilation album "The Good, the Bad & the Live" released in 1990.
Historic Performance
During the Big 4 concerts, which included the "big four" of thrash metal - Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax, all bands played "Am I Evil?" together on stage.
Guitar Hero
Metallica's rendition of "Am I Evil?" was also included on the playlist of the video game "Guitar Hero: Metallica", exposing the song to a new generation of fans.
Music Video
Despite its popularity, neither Diamond Head nor Metallica released an official music video for the song "Am I Evil?".

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