Diamond Head
Diamond Head · 2016
59 min · 13 tracks · heavy metal
Revitalized heavy metal anthems merge classic riffs with modern production, showcasing a band returning to its roots.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it received positive reviews from critics, highlighting a successful return to form for Diamond Head. Additionally, it helped to reaffirm their status as pioneers of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement, influencing a new generation of metal bands.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on April 22, 2016, this self-titled album marked Diamond Head's first studio release in over six years, following their 2007 album 'What’s In Your Head?'. At this stage in their career, the band aimed to reestablish their legacy within the heavy metal scene and recapture the energy of their influential early work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
- If this clicks, go next to
- The Coffin Train — Continues the revitalized sound with fresh energy and themes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Bones".
- 1 Bones Start here 4:12
- 2 Shout at the Devil Standout 4:04
- 3 Set My Soul on Fire Standout 4:24
- 4 See You Rise 4:16
- 5 All the Reasons You Live 5:23
- 6 Wizard Sleeve 3:18
- 7 Our Time Is Now 4:27
- 8 Speed 4:07
- 9 Blood on My Hands 4:24
- 10 Diamonds 3:24
- 11 Silence 6:24
- 12 Kings & Queens 5:23
- 13 All the Reasons You Live (orchestral mix) 5:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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