On today's episode I am going to take a look at the album “Lightning to the Nations” by Diamond Head, the band’s debut studio album released on October 3, 1980.
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Summary
In this episode, Bill delves into the history and significance of Diamond Head's debut album, 'Lightning to the Nations.' He explores the band's formation, the challenges they faced with management and record labels, and the album's eventual release. He highlights the musical brilliance of the album and its lasting impact on the heavy metal genre, particularly its influence on bands like Metallica. The discussion also touches on the mismanagement that led to the album being perceived as a demo rather than a full-fledged release, and the legacy that Diamond Head has built over the years despite these challenges.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Music from a Lifetime
01:23 IT'S ELECTRIC
03:02 The Perfect Crime of Mismanagement
07:43 HELPLESS
09:25 Discussion on "Lightning to the Nations" Track by Track
18:01 THE PRINCE
19:56 Bill's Thoughts and Memories of "Lightning to the Nations"
25:28 AM I EVIL?
27:42 Podcast Notes and Contacts
