"I don't think you were ready for this, but your kids are going to love it."

@impalaSS65

3 жыл бұрын

it's 1979 not 1879. Motörhead, Van Halen, Kiss, Sweet, Sabbath, Purple, UFO all had produced music with similar intensity. in addition all the punk music in those years. Excellent stuff, but not a unique rock experience.

@Jefafa824

3 жыл бұрын

@@impalaSS65 I think the reference went over your head...

@impalaSS65

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jefafa824 No it didn't. No one in 79 was blown away. The joke in "Back to the future" was that they had no way to relate to his Halen/Hendrix antics in 1955.

@timothyholmes4588

3 жыл бұрын

I get it that was funny hehe.

@LordBass

3 жыл бұрын

It's true. This song was a staple for my high school band in 1990/91 based off the cover from a little metal band from San Francisco. We barely knew of Diamondhead at the time. Still rocks 👍

The quality of the footage makes it seem like they were pioneering this style in the 1950s :D

@hdrjunkie

4 жыл бұрын

Lol I know right? Was this from some 1940s USO tour in Europe ? Lol lol What a band though and look how minimalist this jam was... a small drum set, a few amps boom !

@BogattheMoon

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, yeah, waiting to see Ed Sullivan

@JoeMama-go4qw

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah looks like some veeeery old black sabbath

@chrischoir3594

4 жыл бұрын

What style did they pioneer?

@timbowen8058

4 жыл бұрын

That's what I was thinking...

Holy shit. I've been listening to Metallica's version for over 30 years... since it was released in '87... bought the CASSETTE. This is the first time I've heard this version. THIS IS FUCKING GOLD.

This is live, with real vocals, imperfections are what life is about, and making no apologies. Theres nothing wrong with the footage or the sound. This was all analog with tube amps, done live . Clearly these lads have amp-le talent and left an impression on the metallica boys , and lead singer Sean Harris here looked up to Robert Plant. Great history, Its left an impression on me.

Yes, the Quality is bad, but this footage is a historic masterpiece.

@professionalboycottservice7872

3 жыл бұрын

That makes it kvlt

@shanegaffey3586

3 жыл бұрын

Cliff'll Clever 'Em All. He's has just got to be Dope as All Hell could ever Hope to Be. We All SHALL C

@sweatyvercetti5178

3 жыл бұрын

I much rather listen to this in potato quality than the shit out today thats just over polished turds.

@fobster2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@sweatyvercetti5178 Amen to that!

@MrDemoncrusher

3 жыл бұрын

It would look historic... Especially when they're using camera equipment from the 1950's.

True black metal fans additionally reduce the quality setting to 144p.

@elwolf8536

3 жыл бұрын

Underrated comment😂😂😂

@ivanputignef2418

3 жыл бұрын

And listen to it through a microphone plugged into the headphones socket.

@BurrenSHdrums

3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@bradleymorris8875

3 жыл бұрын

At .075X playback it’s way better.

@sincontrol92

3 жыл бұрын

And the audio to 3000kbps in amr extension :v

These guys were insanely ahead of their time. I'm sure this scared the shit out of people back then lol

@zapwatt

3 жыл бұрын

Insanely ahead of their time by copying Edward Van Halen only a year after the first VH record instead of several years later.

The camera man is a wizard. He made the guitar solo come out of the bassists right hand and he made the vocals come out of the microphone hanging on the kick drum.

Back when camera men didn't know the difference of a bass and guitar, and zooms in on the bassist when guitar solo is engaged. Lol

@soundbites1152

4 жыл бұрын

That shit still happens on the regular...

@kerious9367

3 жыл бұрын

EXACTLY!!!!!

@TherisheeQ

3 жыл бұрын

shut up, its great

@derrickbonsell

3 жыл бұрын

@@TherisheeQ Spotted the bass player.

@kenkopczyk

3 жыл бұрын

Major pet peeve

This was hardcore heavy acid death thrash metal in 1979....pure gold. Diamond Head...one of metal's originals. \m/

This is truly amazing it’s pretty much the formula for every 80’s thrash metal song and beyond by a band no one really knew about in 1979.

@Mark-um5hc

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I didn't know about this band. I didn't know they did this song before Metallica did it. I think it's interesting as hell. This is cool s***.

@rickybobby5907

3 жыл бұрын

These guys were the first, also Merciful Fate, and Black Sabbath

Focusing on everyone else but the guitarist during the guitar solo is evil

@CarcPazu

3 жыл бұрын

Cameramen had already perfected the art of ignoring a guitar solo back then.

@duquerendon3919

3 жыл бұрын

Pure evil 🎯

@brentcrude8565

3 жыл бұрын

Cameraman: "Am I Evil?"

@j_freed

3 жыл бұрын

He was still practicing for the Randy Rhoads with Ozzy performance he would shoot in a few years. But by this time you could already see his masterful ability.

@Ukmongoose3

3 жыл бұрын

Used to happen a LOT

This is the Missing Link between the Yardbirds and Metallica...

@discotecc

3 жыл бұрын

Stooges

@michaelhammond4135

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Good call man

@trevordavis2499

3 жыл бұрын

It's very interesting.... The white V, the whole way he's playing guitar. This is so cool! You really get a sense of raw power.

@mattf8629

3 жыл бұрын

@@trevordavis2499 Brian Tatler is even better today, just overlooked.

@thearabianmage

3 жыл бұрын

Dude Metallica loved Diamond Head, they were a _massive_ influence on early Hetfield and Lars. Iirc Metallica supported diamond head on their first UK tour.

I think this group shld be considered as one of the pillars of heavy metal very underrated

@fernandoblengio

3 жыл бұрын

They are considered as such, not underrated at all.

Imagine a young boy from Denmark watching this and saying that this is the coolest shit that he ever saw before...

Lets be honest here nobody searched for this video.

sunburst Rickenbacker and a white flying V -- these guys influenced those LA to SF boys for sure.

@blacksheep25251

3 жыл бұрын

You nailed it.. SO many bands have those two.. its like a staple in metal...

@Mark-um5hc

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah, some original shit right there.

This is one of the sickest riffs in history, tell me I’m wrong

@davidkilpatrick7547

3 жыл бұрын

You're fucking wrong dude and im only saying this because you told me to so why did you have me lie? You're fucking evil! Yes you are!

The singer looks like a combination of Jim Morrison and Robert Plant

Not only did Metallica take this song from them, Cliff and James took their guitars from them as well.

@TraceyAllen

3 жыл бұрын

James plays rhythm, not lead.

@mariovomhof2775

3 жыл бұрын

Cliff played his Rick long before Tallica. James is obviously a big dh fan.

@nicky8866

3 жыл бұрын

Dont forget the hair

@JAKEZUU

3 жыл бұрын

@@TraceyAllen He meant the guitar, dumbo.

@randallross420

3 жыл бұрын

looks like the same exact bass from the cliff em all vid

I can only imagine how devastatingly powerful it must have been to be in that studio.

I saw them 1983 in Mannheim/Germany supporting Black Sabbath and was impressed. Best Band i ever heard as Opening Act.

@Mark-um5hc

3 жыл бұрын

Man, that's cool. Thanks for sharing this. I didn't know anything about this band before this video. I think they are bad ass.

I see Cliffs bass and James Flying V influence and I see why they covered this tune. This is awesome footage .. evil Morrison

@davesaenz3732

3 жыл бұрын

Very true. Cliff's hero was Geezer Butler, Black Sabbath

Look everyone it's Black Sabbath with Robert Plant on vocals!

Oh my god, these videos are their weight in gold. No overdubs, no tricks, only pure nwobhm of the first order.

Heavy Metal history right here.

Why nobody is talking about Brian Tatler's legendary guitar solo? Such a fine guitarist, very talented

Kinda confused as to why the 151 thumbs down ... this is classic metal at its finest ! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

I am sorry but Diamond Heads are way ahead of their time. I arrive here in the U.S.A. in 1980 of January, and this is one of the song I heard and I fell in love with it. And Metallica the 4 concert was the shit. I love the originals. Who is still listening this in August 2020 hit the like button. I am 47 now but back then I was only 7 years old. Thanks, Love the song and the group.

Diamond Head the band that should have been on top of the rock/ metal community but never was. Can't wait for the next album!

@Mark-um5hc

3 жыл бұрын

Are they still around ? Lol...

The Cameraman is definitely Evil... he is man with no steady hand...

@bassdaddy6548

3 жыл бұрын

Thats funny man!

@lukasgarage956

3 жыл бұрын

And it totally fits the song

@BambiEwing-lt8kr

3 жыл бұрын

Best comment ever

@terrypussypower

3 жыл бұрын

....and hasn't a clue about the difference between a bass guitar and a lead guitar!

The guitar work in this is insane. Unbelievable. I'm so glad I found this video

This is easily the best thing I am going to encounter on KZread for quite a while

Black Sabbath + Led Zeppelin + Deep Purple = Diamond Head. Diamond Head + Diamond Head = Metallica

the music is like 10 years ahead of the era itself. AWESOME!!!!!!!

As Marty McFly said in 1955: guess you aren't ready for this, but your kids are going to love it.

This is raw like a high school dance back in the 70s love it

Someone give that drummer more cymbals please.

@thefuzzman

3 жыл бұрын

Shh...Lars may hear you and remix it

@KingDevilCharger

3 жыл бұрын

@@thefuzzman 🤣👌🏻

@lizinkman9320

3 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁😁😁😁😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@MetalDetroit

3 жыл бұрын

Needs more cowbell

@torjustveitera3252

3 жыл бұрын

@@MetalDetroit 🤣

How did I miss this band going up; they are pioneers of rock.

Guitarist: 'Plays awesome solo' Cameraman: 'Zooms in on the bass'

@andrewharichandran3465

3 жыл бұрын

Classic cameraman! They did this when Kirk Hammett played some sick solos. Could be the fascination with speed bass like with Cliff Burton

@matcap3776

3 жыл бұрын

Only know always know, Jansson mike legend guitarist

Damn, I feel like I just opened buried treasure watching this. Amazing stuff man.

Killing it in 1979, still killing it in 2020.

Point the camera at everyone who is not doing the guitar solo to protect everyone’s daughters.

Diamond Head time warped back to 1959 to record this performance.

diamond head rules such an underrated band but in my opinion theyre legends

Total classic. NWOBHM at it's best. Great riffs and without this, thrash would never have been born.

@justarandomguy2126

5 жыл бұрын

thrash was born with Sails of Charon from Scorpions (1977)

@octaaka4757

5 жыл бұрын

Trash was born with queens stone cold crazy and black sabbaths symptom of the universe

@bustermcnutt2452

4 жыл бұрын

@@octaaka4757 Also Sweet, "Ballroom Blitz"

@st0n3ymontana

4 жыл бұрын

Uhh Black Sabbath?

@derrickbonsell

3 жыл бұрын

They never got their due. To be fair they had STIFF competition with the likes of Motorhead (not strictly NWOBHM but close enough for these purposes), Iron Maiden, Saxon, Def Leppard (obviously they moved towards a more mainstream sound later) and others.

I hope they get royalties every time I listen to Metallica on Spotify

Born in 73 big fan of Metallica since 86!!!!! 😯😯😯😯🙏🙏🙏🤩🤩🤩 Thank you!

Someone needs to edit this so Ed Sullivan introduces them.

@erichhartmann9797

3 жыл бұрын

Rofl

@brettbaxter7882

3 жыл бұрын

"We've got a really big shoe!"

@TheKaiTetley

3 жыл бұрын

This footage looks so old the date is 1979 BC.

@michaelolz

3 жыл бұрын

He DID! (No.)

@LIE11Bldg7

3 жыл бұрын

Ladies n gentlemen all the way from where they're from.. we've got four fresh upstanding young lads.. let's give a warm welcome put your hands together for....????? Wait !! It's not the DOORS ????

It's amazing how tight they sounded even before their first record! Of course, they'd already been playing for 3 or 4 years at this point, but still...

It sounds like the singer is using a PA system from a McDonald's drive thru.

@k9g636

3 жыл бұрын

haha good one :D

@thevampirates2310

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha cant unhear it now

@paobriones2177

3 жыл бұрын

Fucking nailed it bro

@simiansociety

3 жыл бұрын

@@thevampirates2310 same here, hahaha

@terrypussypower

3 жыл бұрын

He is!

who here discovered Diamond Head before 2020? 🔥

True pioneers in not just metal, but innovators that without which thrash metal wouldn’t exist.

This is great. These guys were on to something way ahead of their time. They truly were tapped into a Rock style that just had not been tapped into before. True pioneers in Rock. Mad respect for them. Many pioneers in Rock just don't get the real respect they truly deserve for their contributions in Rock. I can only say that it is truly great that we are able to see this performance by these guys. Color footage would be cool , but not matter what, this is a great video.

@lisabraswell9983

3 жыл бұрын

Wow mind blowing I only heard of metallicas version of this.

@conciergemarie6981

3 жыл бұрын

I love your comment and completely agree with you. I'm very impressed by and greatly enjoyed this performance.

The drummer looks so confused, like he just met these guys, took a big round of coke with them and decides to play drums for them but then the effect of the drugs disappear in the middle of the performance.

@JazzHandzLMT

3 жыл бұрын

Been there.....

@notacommie5415

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn’t be the first time

@itwontcomeout5678

3 жыл бұрын

“Does anyone here know how to play drums?”

@migspit

3 жыл бұрын

@@itwontcomeout5678 that’s what I thought, it’s as if they just got one of their mates to stand in who had no drumming experience

@farleysnerdcaveofdoom5195

3 жыл бұрын

@@itwontcomeout5678 his timing is off for about 70% of this performance.

I was 2 in 79 and probably throwin up the horns in pampers!!!!

First time I listened to this I fell in love with thrash metal

Far ahead of its time. Excellent song!

If I ever meet the person who had the foresight to record these early performances, I am buying them a beer

In ‘79!!!!! Wild!!!!!!!!!

wow, 40 Years ago... and still one of the best Metal-Songs in History. Its nice to see, if Brian Tatler, he wrote this Song, plays together with Metallica.

@returnofdjango10

3 жыл бұрын

He joined them onstage for a show in 1986 at the Odeon in Birmingham. Performed this song live. Look at the new video from 2 weeks ago- he says so in the description! Awesome!

Was fortunate enough to have seen diamond head on numerous occasions back in the day. Amazing band. The white album was way way ahead of its time. Gutted they never went on to be the giants of metal they should have become. One of life's great mysteries. Still listen to them now though so thank you DIAMOND HEAD. 🤘🤘🤘🤘❤️.

The beginning of the 1980s.

Never heard of this band - KZread recommend this vid just now - this is bad-ass!! 🔥🔥🔥

@MCVengeance

3 жыл бұрын

Diamon head is kickass

@markberry8925

3 жыл бұрын

Metallica covered this song

@railfan8895

3 жыл бұрын

@@markberry8925 in their early days, Metallica would cover an entire DH album as a concert. DH was so obscure, nobody realized it wasn’t original Metallica music.

@_-AB-_

3 жыл бұрын

@@markberry8925 Garage inc. introduced me to few good ones.

@phantomechelon3628

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Diamond Head! Recommend you check out the album version for better sound quality...and the rest of their catalogue.

i cant imagine what people in 1979 was thinking about this, amazing

@barrybarry9714

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, but think what people thought when they heard the first Sabbath album in 70

@Cheeseburger.Launch.Sequence

3 жыл бұрын

I dunno man..... the world had already seen the likes of MC5, Stooges.... by this point Krokus, Riot, Priest had already released pretty heavy albums by 1979. As noted Sabbath predates this by a long shot and honestly sounds much darker. Saxon had already gained notoriety by this point as well and they were far more raucous and proficient than DH. Rose colored glasses. Diamond Head didn't truly come into their own for a few more years.... and Sean Harris as we know him today.... several more.

@barrybarry9714

3 жыл бұрын

The first four sabbs albums pretty much the template for doom sludge metal. I respectfully suggest having a listen to some of Zak Wylde's live covers - they update the songs (very slightly) and they sound awesome. I have been into metal since the 70's too - and Diamond Head always struck me as pretty much a lightweight pub band. Not saying they didn't do some great tracks, but the albums lacked consistent quality. If you are after some influencial listening I would also agree with the MC5 / Stooges reference.

@synergetic4d

3 жыл бұрын

@@barrybarry9714 I first heard it then I was 9 years old. Scared the crap outta me! But by the time Master of Reality came out they were my favorite band. It sent me down a dark path for awhile though. By 75 when Sabatoge came out I was listening to new stuff as well. Disco was our nemesis until NWOBHM. emerged

@synergetic4d

3 жыл бұрын

@@timfatout9422 I remember paranoid from 70 was it 69. I thought that and first one were 1970

Seen these a few times in the early 80s supporting Judas Priest and iron maiden at the Birmingham odeon ... They always had a loyal following

My mother was a witch, she was burned alive Thankless little bitch For the tears I cried Take her down now Don't wanna see her face Blistered and burnt, can't hide my disgrace Twenty-seven, everyone was nice Got to see them, make them pay the price See their bodies out on the ice Take my time Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil, I am man, yes Watched my mother die I lost my head Revenge now I sought To break with my bread Takin' no chance You come with me I'll split you to the bone Help set you free Twenty-seven, everyone was nice Got to see them, make them pay the price See their bodies out on the ice Take my time Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil, I am man, yes I am Oh oh On with the action now, I'll strip your pride I'll spread your blood around I'll see you ride Your face is scarred with steel, wounds deep and neat Like a double dozen before you Smell so sweet Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil, I am man, yes I am My soul is longing before, await my heir Sent to avenge my mother, sleep myself My face is long forgotten, my face not my own Sweet and timely whore, take me home Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil? I am man, yes I am I'm with the action now, I'll strip your pride I'll spread your blood around, I'll see you ride Your face is scarred with steel, your spirits dance Like a double dozen before you, no romance Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil? I am man Am I evil? Yes I am Am I evil? I am man Yes I am

When they're dressed like this, my brain is in more of a Sabbath mindset, and I suddenly hear the influence more strongly

I've been a Diamond Head fan for years and never knew that Sean played guitar. Stunning!

Wow, that was awesome.Strange when people talk about early Metal their name is hardly mentioned...HUMMMM!!!!!!

@Mark-um5hc

3 жыл бұрын

@James LaBrie, uh, 1979. Pay attention class. This will be on the end of the year test.

Thank you, KZread algorithm. It's nice to see where this amazing song originated.

I wish I knew about these guys in '79. This is good stuff ! I love picking out the influences...

Lightning To The Nations was sorely underrated. Even though I was old enough to listen when they came out, I had no idea who they were until Metallica released some covers of their songs on the Garage Days tape from the 80s. Even that was difficult to get your hands on until they re-released it. At least that is how I remember it. Once you found someone that had the Garage Days tape, you begged, borrowed and stole to get a copy. I wore out several copies that I had made, either by the tape player eating the tape or just playing it until it no longer sounded good. After being stationed in Japan in the early 90s, I came across the Lighting To The Nations CD and snapped it up. Looking back to 1980, I was listening to Thomas Dolby, The Cars, J. Giles, Devo, etc. and I wonder what my younger 1980s self would think of Diamond Head. They were certainly on another level and deserved way more credit for the influence they had on more popular bands.

If the Oxford English dictionary ever publishes a book containing meanings of popular phrases in the English language, they should put a photograph of this band beside the phrase "criminally underrated"

@truthteller8567

3 жыл бұрын

,,,,along with Budgie

Honestly, my favorite Metallica songs all ended up being covers and what I like most about them are all the bands they turned me on to.

Why do cameramen never know what to do during a guitar solo? “Point it at the bass pick!!”

@nycfunk

3 жыл бұрын

Usually It's not the cameraman, it's the Director. With public Access you never know.😆

Brian was 18 years old in this! I mean wow..... this band should have gone somewhere

Amazing! I love this style, 70's is the best age. I want to know more bands like this nowadays.

Wow. I bet crowds at that time were clueless as to the greatness of this.

This is the shit .This is a 70's Rock Band in its truest form.

This Is gold, Jerry! Gold!!!

Saw these guys around this time, a few times in Workington, Cumbria. They were the best band that had graced our town in YEARS!

This was recorded on an old Black and White television via VHS tape , the age and recording is why it looks so old. Most 1970's working class households in Britian didn't have coloured TV's yet alone video recorders, the fact someone did record and save this is a miracle....🤘🏻💎👍🏻 Edit: I could be wrong but it could be the fan recorded with a old camcorder pointed at the TV?? There was a screen reflection 00.7 - 00.11ish and it has been edited since..

This singer reminds me Joey Tempest from Europe in the beginning of their career, excellent band, thanks for uploading this jewel.

This is real rock and a kick right in the nuts. Love it

I hear "Seek and Destroy" MASSIVELY in this tune. Huge obvious influence on Metallica.

@donnydarko1898

3 жыл бұрын

Lol they covered this song only a few years after this like 1983 I think they were fans of diamond head

@soundhealer6043

3 жыл бұрын

@Dani Mendoza Yep, it kicks arse, lol.

@StephenCameron

3 жыл бұрын

“We took their songs and called them ours,” Hetfield said, laughing. “’Metallica Live Tonight at the Troubadour,” - half the set is Diamond Head. But no one knew and they didn’t care and we didn’t tell ‘em. So we do owe [the original artists] somethin’.” ultimateclassicrock.com/metallica-garage-inc-album/

I wonder what it was like to live when it was black and white ?

I like the drummer never change position from bagining to end

Totally legendary.... am i right? Brian was only 16 years old at that time? Amazing...

@naturesembrace2354

8 жыл бұрын

No way, dude. 16? Fuck me..

@BryanX64

8 жыл бұрын

+Angry? Yes Fuck me sideways too. I'm 21 and that makes me feel bad hahaha

@rockdinosaur666

6 жыл бұрын

Think you all need a bit of simple arithmetic. He was 19 as he was born in 1960.

@Haxprocess

5 жыл бұрын

@@rockdinosaur666 pretty sure he was 18 but who knows

@wcnmvp3820

3 жыл бұрын

He was 19 during this recording, but still

OH MY GOODNESS I DONT THINK A SINGLE PERSON REALIZED HOW AHEAD OF THEIR OWN TIME THEY WERE WITH THIS SONG!!!

@Mark-um5hc

3 жыл бұрын

Facts

Let this be a lesson, quality and tone will follow if you can write killer songs

It’s crazy looking back and then forward to current times at just how many iconic rock songs had a bass player on a Rickenbacker. As much as things seem to change...they’ve stayed very much the same. I likey.

Lol never knew Sean Harris played rhythm in the intro

@keithjackson1265

5 жыл бұрын

Sean played the intro until 1981, when Brian could afford a fuzzbox...I saw them play 3 times around this time, then 2nd on the bill Friday night reading 82. Great times

@rockdinosaur666

4 жыл бұрын

He also used to play guitar on The Prince as well and one or two others from that era.

Sounds like my first band when I was 15

I've never heard of this group..wow mind blowing

Who are these guys covering Metallica back in 1979? 😁

@KyleDesharnais

3 жыл бұрын

They're not.....

@johnkeenan2595

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleDesharnais I think it's sarcasm sir.

@Krommel

3 жыл бұрын

@@KyleDesharnais *whoosh!*

@seananon4893

3 жыл бұрын

Diamond Head, part of Lord Emperor Trumps time traveling musical parade. 😁

@bdoug5316

3 жыл бұрын

@@seananon4893 oh did President Trump hurt your feelings kid? 😂

James Hetfield should learn those dance moves

How many of you wanted to smack the camera person in the head for missing the guitar solo ?

@VHDT10

3 жыл бұрын

Why does this happen so often?? Pisses me off, everytime

@popmur7089

3 жыл бұрын

He was obviously in love with the drummer.

@Tomsawyerspit

3 жыл бұрын

@@popmur7089 Obviously

@Tomsawyerspit

3 жыл бұрын

@My heart is a fedpost hahaha Agreed

This video was recommended to me and I don’t know why.

In Norwegian Black Metal they still use the same recording gear.