The song's 1980 debut remains a heavy metal milestone for its unique construction:
: 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
: This version features founder Brian Tatler and guitarist Andy Abberley providing a "new razor edge" on guitars, with Karl Wilcox and Dean Ashton on rhythm and Rasmus Bom Andersen on vocals. The song's 1980 debut remains a heavy metal
: The iconic intro was inspired by Gustav Holst’s "Mars, The Bringer of War" from The Planets suite. Am I Evil? Remastered