Diamond Head-lightning To The Nations -1980- Guide

The opening note of Lightning to the Nations is arguably the most important flam in metal history. Before the band has played a chord, you hear the crack of a snare drum, followed by a galloping, open-string riff that descends into chromatic madness.

: A more straightforward, catchy rock track that demonstrated the band's versatility. Legacy and the Metallica Connection Diamond Head-Lightning To The Nations -1980-

"Am I Evil?," "The Prince," "Lightning to the Nations" Listen if you like: Metallica’s Kill ‘Em All , Megadeth’s Killing Is My Business , or any band that puts speed before polish. The opening note of Lightning to the Nations

At release, the album sold poorly. Diamond Head couldn’t tour internationally due to costs. But by 1984, Metallica’s covers of “Am I Evil?” (on Creeping Death single / Garage Inc. ) and “The Prince” (B-side) turned Diamond Head into cult legends. Megadeth, Slayer, and Anthrax all cite this album as a direct influence. Legacy and the Metallica Connection "Am I Evil