DIAMOND HEAD To Complete New Album Next Month

Guitarist Brian Tatler of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) legends DIAMOND HEAD has issued the following update:

"So here we all are. 2007, what will it bring? Will the alcohol-fuelled promises we made on December 31st, 2006 be kept and followed religiously or are they already a now sober memory? Have your 'I'll never drink again' pledges disappeared with the first hair of the dog medicinal remedy? Hey we're only human, oh and by the Happy New Year to all of you!

"What we have been aware of within the band is the continual loyalty and unwavering support for all things DIAMOND HEAD. We do read your mail and under the cover of darkness with full camouflage face paint flick through your forum posts! It always helps to know that people across the globe both fans of old and new find what we do interesting. With this in mind we will attempt to keep you more abreast of what we are up to with a kind of journal come diary that we promise (there's that word again!) to update on a regular basis, starting with a brief resume of where we are at with errm 'stuff'…

"The new album has been a learning curve for all of us. With Karl [Wilcox, drums] living more than a 20-minute bus ride away it was decided early on that he would prepare his parts in the hot Californian sun while the rest of us share our cold and flu symptoms in good old (damp) Blighty. After many hours split between Nick's [Tart, vocals], Abbz' [guitar] and my home studios we finally had some demos that Karl could work on in the hot Californian sunshine (not that we are envious, you understand, as we too enjoyed some glorious sunshine… it was a Tuesday!!!) so began the passing of files down the Internet. Yes, we liked that drum fill; no, Karl didn't like that middle 8!

"Not until we made our base at a studio in the quiet and picturesque countryside of Evesham overlooking Stella McCartney's modest two up two down residence were we able to see the jigsaw start to take shape with our intrepid engineer Shirt [Dave Nicholls], who has added the magic dust to our endeavors and is a source of much guidance and generally a really nice bloke.

"The recording and mixing should be completed by the middle of February. In the meantime, our friends at Banned Produxions have been approached to film some of the final days of recording, which, if all goes well, you will get to see as soon as [possible]. We are now in discussions about a promo (not porno) video for one of the new tracks. More when we have decided what toon to expose to the magic of vision!

"As you can see from the gig guide, we have now started to commit to live dates more should be added as soon as. We are all excited about the new album and can't wait to air the new songs out on the road."

DIAMOND HEAD's new studio album is tentatively titled "What's In Your Head?". The new CD is shaping up to be "a powerful but varied collection of songs," according to a posting on the group's web site. Songtitles set to appear on the album include "This Planet and Me" (which is said to be "an immediate favorite"),"Nothing to Lose" ("an hypnotic track with great lyrics from [singer] Nick Tart"),and the "Reign Supreme" ("the heaviest track DIAMOND HEAD have recorded since 'Am I Evil?'").

Dave Nicholls is the recording engineer and producer with guitarist Brian Tatler. Dave recently recorded the SLIPKNOT live album, and has also worked with THE WILDHEARTS. He has been on tour with STONE SOUR during the last few months.

Commented the band: "Brian and Nick have spent months writing these songs and all you fans will be thrilled with the results. We believe this will be the album DIAMOND HEAD have always threatened to make. What 'All Will Be Revealed' promises, 'What's In Your Head?' delivers — and then some!"

Upcoming DIAMOND HEAD shows:

Apr. 14 - Tauberfrankenhalle - Lauda-Königshofen, GER (Keep It True VIII)
Apr. 19 - The Robin - Wolverhampton, UK (w/ DEMON)
Apr. 21 - The Twist - Colchester, UK
Apr. 28 - Sottosopra Rock Club - Padova, ITA