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.
: 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. Am I Evil? Remastered
The song's 1980 debut remains a heavy metal milestone for its unique construction: For fans of the Metallica version—which appears on
: The iconic intro was inspired by Gustav Holst’s "Mars, The Bringer of War" from The Planets suite. Am I Evil? Remastered