Product Description

KILLERS is based on more straight-ahead heavy metal, departing from Iron Maiden's 1980 self-titled debut, which had more of a punk edge (a facet often cited as an important stepping stone for "thrash metal" years later). Nonetheless the first album was a huge surprise hit in the band's native England, debuting within the Top Five upon release. The group's second release one year later, KILLERS sets its sights on making inroads in America, touring stateside for the very firsttime. The album was also the first for guitarist Adrian Smith, who replaced Dennis Stratton.
The best-known track remains the renegade rocker "Wrathchild", but other lesser known compositions prove just as strong, such as the gruesome "Murders in the Rue Morgue;" the singles "Purgatory" and "Twilight Zone;" plus the fan favourites "Innocent Exile", "Genghis Khan", "Prodigal Son", and the title track. KILLERS cemented Maiden's standing as one of heavy metal's most promising up-and-coming bands.

Track Listing

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6392 in Music
• Released on: 1998-09-14
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced

Customer Reviews

I prefer this to there debut. It's an underrated masterpiece.
I love this album it has so many clasic(in my opinion of cours). There is only one track that doesnt really stand out which is the last track but the rest are amazing. The best are Another life (what a solo i can't get over how good it is), Killers, Murders In A Rue Morgue, Wrathchild & Purgatory. This is an awesome start to Iron Maiden who in my opinoion are one of the best bands ever. I must admit this is alot better then their debut though the debuts brilliant it's not as good as this. UP THE IRONS!!!!!

Savage Brilliance!
Martin Birch produces Maiden for the first time and the results are sensational: Sudddenly Clive Burr emerges as one of the greatest drummers of his generation, Dave Murray's solos are given an amazing metallic polish and Paul Dianno's voice has never sounded as good as this. Pound for pound the debut album has more definitive Maiden classics but this is by no means an unworthy follow up. 27 Years on and this album still has an amazing edge to it. Play loud!

Iron Maiden 2
This album isn't as good as the previous one, but its still got a few tracks worth listening to.
The two instrumentals stand out, as does `Murders In The Rue Morgue', but nothing really special.
As with all the remastered albums in this series, it contains some very grainy videos which you can change to two sizes: small and half the size of the screen, no full screen option but if there was, it would be virtually unwatchable. Again, notes specific t to the making of this work is included as are many photos and album art and the Iron Maiden family tree.
Packaged in a standard CD case with a booklet containing lyrics and photos.
All in all, and average album and not one to buy if you're looking for the best.
Highlights: `The Ides Of March', `Murders In The Rue Morgue', `Genghis Khan'.

Track Listings

1. The Ides Of March 01:46 ****
2. Wrathchild 02:55 ***
3. Murders In The Rue Morgue 04:19 ****
4. Another Life 03:23 ***
5. Genghis Khan 03:09 ****
6. Innocent Exile 03:54 ****
7. Killers 05:01 ***
8. Prodigal Son 06:12 ****
9. Purgatory 03:20 ****
10. Twilight Zone 02:33 ***
11. Drifter 04:50 ***
Total Time: 41:22