Diamond Head

United Kingdom, 1976–now

English band formed in Stourbridge in 1976 and part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Their songs, including 'Am I Evil?', were covered by Metallica and carried into thrash.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Diamond Head and 1 artist Diamond Head influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Diamond Head?

• Black Sabbath — NWOBHM band Diamond Head grew up on Black Sabbath riffs.
• Led Zeppelin — Diamond Head's song structures inherit from Led Zeppelin.
• Deep Purple — Part of the documented descent of Diamond Head's NWOBHM sound, with Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin.

Which artists did Diamond Head influence?

• Metallica — Metallica recorded several Diamond Head covers.