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Iron Maiden - Killers Audio CD

A fair review of the Iron Maiden "Killers" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Iron Maiden reviews here, or go back to the Iron Maiden tabs.

Iron Maiden Band: Iron Maiden
Title: Killers
Rating:
Release Date: 2002-03-26
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Ides of March 2: Wrathchild 3: Murders in the Rue Morgue 4: Another Life 5: Genghis Khan 6: Innocent Exile 7: Killers 8: Prodigal Son 9: Purgatory 10: Twilight Zone 11: Drifter

THIS ALBUM HAS GROWN ON ME
Probably because I wasn't (and still am not) a very big fan of Paul Di'Anno. I've been a Maiden fan for about five years now, and when I first heard this album I didn't think very much of it. I just don't really care for his vocal style, especially when compared to Bruce Dickinson. But this album has really grown on me. It makes up for the vocals big time with amazing songs and amazing guitar work. Out of all of Maiden's albums, this album probably has the most prominent and standout guitar playing. One reason for this is that there are two instrumental tracks on the album: "The Ides of March" and a song I really love called "Genghis Khan". This is just an incredible album and is now one of my favorites from Maiden. .


Look out I'm coming for you...
This record was a turning point for the band in many ways. With their most iconic album cover, courtesy of longtime collaborator Derek Riggs, Iron Maiden dropped their spectacular sophomore effort `Killers' on an insatiable metal public in early 1981. It was the first to be produced by veteran hard rock producer Martin Birch who would remain with the band for over a decade and it also featured the debut of long-time co-lead guitarist Adrian Smith who would stay through the rest of the `80's, leave in 1990, but return in 2000 along with Bruce Dickinson. `Killers' would also be the last album with Paul Di'Anno as lead vocalist. As had been said in many interviews since, Paul was too fond of the rock star "lifestyle" and his lack of professionalism and limited range was seen as a detriment to the band's climb to superstardom, so he was canned towards the end of '81. However his contributions should not be overlooked as he sang on many songs that are essential to the history of Iron Maiden. Look no further than "Wratchchild", a long time favorite that follows lead instrumental "Ides of March". The song is amazing though brief and instantly became a life favorite. Other key tracks include "Murders in the Rue Morgue", "Innocent Exile" "Drifter" and the title track, an astounding work of early speed metal! The band slows it down a bit with "Prodigal Son", drops another single in "Twilight Zone" and delivers the indescribable "Purgatory" to the rivet heads and earth dogs. Though I personally prefer the debut, it can be a tough call in choosing which is the better record but both are undisputed metal classics. The exit of Di'Anno and the arrival of Bruce Dickinson would build on the incredible momentum that `Killers' had built, especially as the band toured the US for the first time off this record. Next there would be a record about a curious number. . . . but that's another story.


Fantastic
no Bruce but the songs are classic Maiden songs, and believe me you get used to the vocals as well after a few plays. one those albums you can listen to from beg to end over and over again. . . Maiden rules.


killers-yes
well i have to because is the 1st maiden album(yes i of that age) that i ever bought. many of you may wonder why i give this maiden cd 5 stars. back when this came out, i heard "murders in the rue morgue" and had get it. this has always been my favorite maiden cd .


A criminally underrated classic from the early years of The Beast
Iron Maiden blew my mind with this album, but I'm sure way more people say that about The Number of the Beast. This was the first Iron Maiden album I ever purchased and it's still just as much fun to listen to as it was when I first bought it. I know it may be blasphemy among classic metalheads to say this, but I actually like this album better than Number of the Beast. It just resonates with me in a way that NotB doesn't, though I still love that album as well.

If you are a fan of Iron Maiden and especially if you are a fan of Steve Harris' bass lines, you should have this album in your metal collection. It will stand proudly among Maiden's superior catalogue.


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