Killers [Import]

Iron Maiden | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 29, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Raw Power
• ASIN: B00000BKDT
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #306,231 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. The 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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars KILLERS IS AN ORIGINAL METAL MASTERPIECE, July 13, 2001

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BIG J. JOCKO (Bazookaville, Oh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Killers (Audio CD)

Where do I begin. Well let's just first say that this album has a high level of aggression, along with "killer" melody and hooks. It also contains my favorite rhythm section of all time, "Steamin'" Steve Harris and "Clever" Clive Burr(Among the most underated drummers of all time). Furthermore, this was the first Maiden album to feature guitarist Adrian Smith, a master shredder and essential Maiden member . And Dave Murray ain't no slouch on this one either! "Killers" is the first Maiden record to display the dynamic twin guitar attack of Murray and Smith. Also, the last album to feature Paul Di'anno, a very powerful and unique vocalist, who had a lot to do with maidens early success. Some of the best cuts on the record are the very fast for their day "Purgatory" and "Murders in the Rue Morgue", the broodingly heavy "Wrathchild"and a couple nice surprises- the thoughtful mellow rocker "Prodigal Son" to the very catchy yet heavy "Twilight Zone" and "Drifter". And don't forget the "killer" title track! Another tidbit-"Killers" was the album that Bruce Dickinson had to learn when Paul Di'anno quit or was ousted(or whatever Steve Harris says happened to him). "Killers" contains elements of metal/jazz/thrash/hardcore/punk/pop and is a must have for anyone interested in discovering Iron Maiden, if they haven't done that yet. It was a very influential album to later metal and thrash artists(right, Lars?). Last but not least,produced by Martin Birch of "Deep Purple" fame.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars TOTALLY BLEW ME AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, March 30, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Killers (Audio CD)

Killers is now my favorite Maiden album. Before I purchased it, I just bought Bruce on vocals. I was skeptical, because alot of Maiden fans don't like Paul Di'anno. I bought it anyway, just to see what he sounded like. And I have to say he has one the greatest heavy metal voices of all time. This album also introduces Adrian Smith on guitar after Dennis Stratton left. There is absolutely no filler I loved every song. If you are a fan of Iron Maiden or just like good old 80's Heavy Metal than this should be an immediate purchase. If your new to Maiden you may want to listen Bruce Dickinson first, to get used to thier sound. Then get this killer album.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars stuck in Purgatory, can't escape, March 26, 2002

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Zorin (La Plata, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Killers (Audio CD)

Best Iron Mdiden CD ever made. Purgatory is my favorite track, and the CD flows together nicely. If you like metal, this is one of the necessary CD's to own- it's a classic, pure and simple. Iron Maiden was so great it spawned copycats like Queensryche and Mercyful Fate. All good bands, but Maiden was started in 1976!