Evil? Remastered: Am I

While is perhaps most famous today for its 1984 cover by Metallica , its definitive modern treatment arrived with the 2021 Remaster by the original creators, Diamond Head . This version, part of the Lightning To The Nations (The White Album) [Remastered 2021] release, utilized original tapes that were literally "baked" to restore their quality before being digitized. A Legacy Restored: The 2021 Remaster

For fans of the Metallica version—which appears on their Ride The Lightning (Deluxe / Remastered) and Garage Inc. collections—the Diamond Head remasters provide essential context for the song's massive influence on thrash metal. Am I Evil? Remastered

: This version brings a "freshness and attack" to the original 1980 recordings. It captures the youthful energy of the band—who were only 19 or 20 at the time—while utilizing modern production to provide the power they originally lacked the "technique, time, or craftsmanship" to achieve. The Re-Recorded 2020 Version While is perhaps most famous today for its

The 2021 remaster stands out by offering a pristine look at the track that defined the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM). The Re-Recorded 2020 Version The 2021 remaster stands

The song's 1980 debut remains a heavy metal milestone for its unique construction:

: Vocalist Sean Harris crafted the dark opening lyrics— "My mother was a witch, she was burned alive" —which were among the most extreme in metal at the time.