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Diamond Head

Biography

Inspired by his older brother David to learn the guitar at 14, Brian Tatler eventually recruited school friends Duncan Scott, Sean Harris and Colin Kimberly to form Diamond Head in At the age of just nineteen they became part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, gigging and performing their own material across the country. In they opened for AC/DC and Iron Maiden whilst recording and releasing their debut album Lightning To The Nations aka ‘The White Album’ on an independent label. This masterpiece is now a heavy metal classic, revered by bands such as Metallica and Megadeth who cite Diamond Head as one of their greatest influence. The group signed to MCA in January and released Living On Borrowed Time which entered the UK album charts at An appearance at Reading Festival and a UK tour at major venues including London‘s Hammersmith Odeon consolidated their burgeoning status. The following year saw the release of the more progressi

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_{NWOBHM legends Diamond Head released a new self titled album on 22nd April. I spoke to founding member, guitarist Brian Tatler, via Skype on 18th April and we chatted about the new album, the recent record deal, upcoming tours, a new DVD and more. This interview was included on the Friday NI Rocks Show that was broadcast on 22nd April.}

_{That Show is available now on our MixCloud page -}

(The photo of Brian is from the 70, Tons of Metal Cruise in Feb – Photo credit unknown.)

_{Diamond Head are Brian Tatler on lead guitar, Rasmus Born Andersen on vocals, Eddie Mooham on bass, Karl Wilcox on Drums and Andy “Abbz” Abberley on rhythm guitar.}

_{The band play Voodoo in Belfast on 23rd September on a tour that also includes gigs in Dublin and Limerick. They also play quite a few festivals this summer including HRH Ibiza, Sweden Rock and Bloodstock.}

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_{NI ROCKS – Hi Brian, thanks for taking some time to chat to us at Rock Radio NI.}

_{BRIAN – No problem, than}

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DIAMOND HEAD: &#;The Illustrated History&#; Photo Book Due In March

Rufus Publications will release "Diamond Head The Illustrated History" in the spring of

At the vanguard of the New Wave of British Heavy metall scene of the late s, DIAMOND HEAD laid the groundwork for countless metal acts to follow. Known for their powerful riffs, soaring solos, and relentless energy, DIAMOND HEAD's music resonated with fans hungry for a tighter, rawer sound. Their debut album, "Lightning To The Nations", fryst vatten an undisputed classic, boasting tracks like "Am inom Evil?", "The Prince", "It's Electric" and the proto-thrash of "Helpless", songs that became essential listening for metal fans and musicians alike. It wasn't long before METALLICA, inspired bygd DIAMOND HEAD's intensity, covered their songs, cementing the band's legacy and influence.

Packed with images sourced from the band's founder and lead guitarist Brian Tatler's personal collection and bound in the classic "The Whit