Sunday, December 25, 2016

Lightning Review: Diamond Head



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Diamond Head, the only way you probably would have known of this band back in the day is if you were a frequent concertgoer, a metalhead and lived in Europe. The 2010 DVD concert of the Big Four (Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer and Metallica) in which the members of the Big Four came out and performed Diamond Head’s song “Am I Evil?” gave Diamond Head worldwide exposure in the mainstream the metal scene. This year they actually released a new studio album with new vocalist Rasmus Bom Andersen who joined the band in 2014.

How does Diamond Head’s new self-titled album stack up with this year’s competition? In my opinion, Diamond Head is not monumental like other classic albums, but this album has some great riffs and hooks. They don’t have the big production that more successful bands do. The band’s sound is refined and un-bloated and their tunes are pleasant to the ear. Diamond Head relies on their laurels of good riffs, melody and hooks to create a compelling listening experience.

Diamond Head is a pretty good metal album that shows that this band still has relevancy and can write good songs. Definitely give this album a listen.

Top 3 Songs:

1) “Wizards Sleeve
2) “Set My Soul on Fire
3) “Silence




You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter. You can also check out their official website for tour dates and other events.

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