Live – In the Heat of the Night
Diamond Head · 2000
71 min · 23 tracks · heavy metal
Raw energy meets melodic heavy metal riffs in a visceral live performance that captures the band's essence.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it captures the band's live energy during a crucial phase of rediscovery, reflecting their impact on future generations of metal musicians. The release helped solidify their legacy within the genre, particularly influencing bands like Metallica, who have cited Diamond Head as a major inspiration.
- Best for
- dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing throughout album immersive crowd interaction moments
- Context
- By 2000, Diamond Head was experiencing a resurgence following their influential role in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. 'Live – In the Heat of the Night' marks their first official live album, showcasing their classic tracks and revitalizing their presence in the metal scene after years of lineup changes and relative obscurity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ozzy Osbourne· Alice Cooper· Rob Zombie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Lightning to the Nations Standout 3:46
- 2 Feels Good 3:22
- 3 I Can't Help Myself 3:42
- 4 In the Heat of the Night Standout 4:54
- 5 Calling Your Name 4:29
- 6 She Comes Down 3:59
- 7 Sucking My Love 7:55
- 8 Let Me Down Easy 3:49
- 9 Borrowed Time Standout 6:09
- 10 Run 5:21
- 11 To Heaven From Hell 5:56
- 12 Makin' Music 6:06
- 13 Home 3:39
- 14 Medley: Helpless / My Generation / Oh Well / Hocus Pocus / Riff Raff / It's Electric 8:34
Disc 2
- 1 Feels Good
- 2 I Can't Help Myself
- 3 In the Heat of the Night Standout
- 4 Calling Your Name
- 5 She Comes Down
- 6 Sucking My Love
- 7 Let Me Down Easy
- 8 Borrowed Time Standout
- 9 Run
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