: 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
Alongside the remaster of the original 1980 tapes, Diamond Head also released a fully version for the 2020 edition of the album. Am I Evil? Remastered
: The iconic intro was inspired by Gustav Holst’s "Mars, The Bringer of War" from The Planets suite. : This version brings a "freshness and attack"
: 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
The 2021 remaster stands out by offering a pristine look at the track that defined the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM).