Is What's in Your Head a good place to start with Diamond Head?

Yes, What's in Your Head is recommended as a starting point for new Diamond Head listeners. A gritty blend of traditional heavy metal riffs and introspective lyrics that explore personal struggles and societal themes. Released in 2007, What's in Your Head marked Diamond Head's first studio album in over a decade since 1998's Earth vs. Diamond Head. This period saw the band navigating lineup changes and a shift in their sound, aiming to re-establish their presence within the heavy metal scene as they faced new musical influences and audience expectations.

Who is What's in Your Head for?

What's in Your Head works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, introspective lyrics for deep thinking and dynamic riffs with emotional weight.

How many songs are on What's in Your Head?

What's in Your Head has 11 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

What's in Your Head

Diamond Head · 2007

49 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal

A gritty blend of traditional heavy metal riffs and introspective lyrics that explore personal struggles and societal themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Skin on Skin Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Reign Supreme — This track exemplifies the album's heavy riffs paired with powerful vocals, showcasing the band's ability to blend aggression with melodic elements effectively.
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Tonight — A more introspective piece, this song reveals a softer side of the band, balancing heaviness with vulnerability in its lyrical content.
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What's in Your Head? — The title track encapsulates the album’s themes of mental struggle and self-reflection, delivering a poignant message wrapped in robust instrumentation.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100

Lowland

Higher than 3% of albums we've rated

The album blends traditional heavy metal with introspective themes, showing solid craftsmanship but lacking standout moments.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features driving guitar riffs and aggressive tempos, while the second half shifts to more melodic and introspective arrangements.
Several tracks incorporate dual guitar harmonies, a hallmark of traditional heavy metal, particularly in 'Reign Supreme' and 'Killing Me'.
Lyrically, the album explores personal struggles and societal themes, with a notable shift in tone from aggression to reflection in tracks like 'This Planet and Me'.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
introspective lyrics for deep thinking
dynamic riffs with emotional weight
consistent flow for focused listening

Maybe skip if you

seek instant gratification tracks
prefer upbeat party energy

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after years of obscurity, revitalizing interest in the band.
Themes: mental struggle· societal disillusionment
Career context: Released in 2007, What's in Your Head marked Diamond Head's first studio album in over a decade since 1998's Earth vs. Diamond Head. This period saw the band navigating lineup changes and a shift in their sound, aiming to re-establish their presence within the heavy metal scene as they faced new musical influences and audience expectations.
Stylistic neighbors: Metallica· Iron Maiden· Judas Priest

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Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

I Feel No Pain

In this song, a shift occurs where the protagonist confronts their emotional numbness directly, marking a turning point in their internal dialogue.

This moment starkly contrasts earlier verses that dwell on despair, indicating a critical moment of self-awareness and potential recovery.