Alongside the remaster of the original 1980 tapes, Diamond Head also released a fully version for the 2020 edition of the album.
The 2021 remaster stands out by offering a pristine look at the track that defined the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). Am I Evil? Remastered
: 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. Alongside the remaster of the original 1980 tapes,
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. For fans of the Metallica version—which appears on
: 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.