Remembering Paul Di'Anno with IRON MAIDEN: KILLERS (Side 1) | The Daily Doug (Episode 864)

[@danilobarbieri9458]

Hey Doug, admit it. You are not a classical composer that analyses metal songs, you are a natural born headbanger that ended up being a classical composer. Up the Irons! RIP Paul. Cheers.

[@metalmark1214]

Nah, many metal bands he hasn't done. Will he ever?

[@klimaszewskik53]

@@metalmark1214not the quantity counts, but quality😊

[@metalmark1214]

@@klimaszewskik53 I know lots of quality bands he hasn't done. They just are not popular. Not popular, reactors don't usually do them. Not enough views.

[@klimaszewskik53]

@@metalmark1214 ok, good for you ☺️

[@rickandgen]

@@danilobarbieri9458 late bloomer. 😉

[@brendan_allard]

Absolute masterclass from Clive Burr. Severely underrated drummer.

[@revylokesh1783]

Nicko might have been more technical or more precise, but when it comes to feel and groove, he can't hold a candle to Clive. Oh how I wish Clive had stayed with the band longer.

[@garymitchell5899]

Nobody underrates Clive

[@domenicbell2834]

mate, Clive' s snare , kick and tom sounds he got for this and Beast, my God,..shit man, and could he ride the hi -hats like a boss...what strength, skill, swing , fills and stamina...unequaled.

[@SRG1966]

So ahead of his time

[@ezhope1]

Making rudiments sit up and bark like a dog. Clive was absolutely unreal

[@DariusKhan]

My favourite Maiden album - I know I'm in a minority but i know I'm not alone. RIP Paul

[@michaelmichael1001]

Oh I'm with you all the way. And it's the bands best lineup with Paul, Adrian and Clive.

[@piafounetMarcoPesenti]

Mine as well.

[@robertbromley5230]

I bounce between Killers and Beast. Killer’s a great album.

[@MrUnmutual2014]

Killers hands down. After this Maiden did turn into Spinal Tap a bit.

[@turboflocki]

Back in 1987 Killers was my first Metal Album I heard (and immediately bought) and it was instant love ...and still is RIP Paul

[@MrZee71]

The wonderful Clive Burr needs not to be forgotten. R.I.P. Paul & Clive.

[@brucedickinson12]

Their best drummer

[@eltoro969]

Such a powerful drummer. Not fancy like Nicko or Peart etc. He keeps it simple and clean and on point. He let the guitars and bass get the space they needed.

[@aaronschuh5418]

❤

[@guitarizt68]

Absolutely! For me, the best lineup convened on "Number of the Beast".

[@PlasticCogLiquid]

@@eltoro969 Not fancy? Phantom of the Opera is pretty damn fancy dude!

[@jackiewilliams4854]

R.I.P to both Paul and Clive. The first 2 Maiden Albums mean so much to a generation of metal heads.

[@eltoro969]

If you`re a metal head in your 50s/60s, this is most likely your favorite version of Iron Maiden.

[@yorkshirelad1050]

@@eltoro969Yes, it is. Saw them first in Sheffield in 1980 before they had released their first album. Listening to this makes me remember what a force of nature they were in their early days…..and what a special time it was for UK rock with the NWOBHM. Oh for a time machine 🙂

[@erkjan]

@@eltoro969 Eddie Cochran was the first to played metal

[@adamsteffen6548]

His work in Maiden is bulletproof. 2 classic albums that laid the groundwork for what was to come. Thanks Doug for taking the dive.

[@Vortigan07]

Well said indeed!

[@linusfotograf]

Clive Burr (RIP) along with Paul makes this album one of their absolute best. The songwriting, the riffs and the energy is unmatched to this day.

[@aschule5684]

Couldn't have said that better, Clive was an amazing drummer and the energy of both Clive and Paul on this album are unmatched. Both legendary musicians! This is such a great album! Nicko's great but Clive was something else, it's really a shame he got fired they were never quite the same when he left, sad loss.

[@Hollingsworth2781]

I actually like Clive's style better than Nicko's. Great rudimentary drumming with perfect metronome timing. I liked Pauls tone a lot too. He was a great singer in his own right. Rest in Peace.

[@aschule5684]

@@Hollingsworth2781 I also prefer Clive to Niko

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

@@linusfotograf totally agree. For me, Clive was fantastic. Perfect drumming. The best metal Drummer

[@Gma7788]

No. I've matched it and bettered it as well.

[@rarecat]

Keep in mind that in 1981 this was revolutionary, so fast, so accurate

[@Gma7788]

The band themselves destroyed their own concept of a band.

[@Gma7788]

So we're NOT keeping something in mind. There's only bandwagon jumpers cause the whole music industry is just drug use.

[@linkvagar2336]

@@Gma7788This is a wierd comment given Steve and Iron Maiden are reknown for NOT allowing drug use within the band

[@megaherd619]

@@linkvagar2336 He allowed it. Adrain and Nicko have both talked about their cocaine use. It was when it affected their performance that he didn't tolerant it. Adrain and Nicko kept their partying under control; Paul (and some say Clive) didn't.

[@DrittAdrAtta]

Not to take away anything from IM, but a decade earlier King Crimson showed what it means to be fast and accurate.

[@motorbear8022]

All killer no filler. Thanks Paul. R.I.P.

[@eltoro969]

Yes! Not ONE bad song on this album. A true classic.

[@TLos520]

Killers is still one of my favorite Maiden albums. Ides of March and Wrathchild sucked me in the rabbit hole immediately when I was a kid. RIP Paul!

[@anbarazen]

same here...up the irons..cheers

[@karl1808]

Ides of March, set that unique guitar tone of maiden

[@Tsureiki]

Killers made me fall in love with Maiden all over again in college after listening to their other albums to death in high school. It's now one of my favorite metal albums of all time. up the god damned irons y'all

[@alexardies3171]

@@Tsureiki.. agree. As long as you remember to walk in the light. Okay? 🤘🏼🧏🏻‍♀️

[@andreaseileng]

Thank's a lot for paying tribute to him today, on this sad day, Doug. We Maiden fans really apprecite it!

[@Gma7788]

You're not maiden fans. They're not even bands. You've gone way way beyond what concept bands were. 5 minutes is NOT supposed to be played over and over for decade after decade. You either move on in life or you invent what it is that you're doing for the last 4 decades. The family album that's only happy snaps of 3 to 5 minute songs ended in 1991 when Bruce destroyed the whole concept.

[@stuntweasel27]

Not Maiden fans ? Not even bands? I've heard some crap in my time. Who are you to decide how people feel about music. Twat

[@smilingcopycat]

@@Gma7788 Now is not the time, please show some respect.

[@alicekaeppel8678]

@@Gma7788it just sounds like you’re a sour hater lol

[@hmonster1XL]

@@Gma7788- and none of that would have happened without Paul to start it.

[@markferrett700]

God bless my old friend Paul. He was a very funny,decent bloke. I used to hang out with these guys back in the late 70s, early 80s and we spent most of our time in the Ruskin Arms in East Ham( east london). I must have seen them play there at least 30 times with Paul before they made the big time. They were AND still are the most decent, humble guy's you could meet. I even played football ⚽️ for a local amateur team (Melbourne F C)with Stevie Harris...and trust me,he was as good at that as he is on the bass!!! Best thing about the band is they have stayed true rockers.Paul had demons that led to his departure but stayed a really great bloke. We ARE still all mad West Ham Utd fans. R.I.P mate. Up the Irons ⚒️⚒️⚒️⚒️....great respectful tribute Doug👏👏👏....Paul and Bruce were good friends!!! He was the singer with Sansom when i first met him and it was obvious he would join the band,once Paul started to have voice "issues". Just a quick footnote.....Next summer the band are playing at The London Stadium...home to West Ham FC......can you imagine how cool thdts gonna be⚒️

[@paulmcginty6530]

Mate, I grew up 10mins away from Cart & Horses in Maryland Point in a street just off Chobham Road, Unfortunately for me, I never knew what greatness was unfolding on my doorstep asI wasn't aware of them. I remember the lucozade ad with daley thompson thinking that the music was sick but at 8 or 9 really not aware of the world of heavy metal. It was only until we moved to Ireland did I discover Maiden in the Bruce era at the age of 12 did I become infatuated with them and absolutely loved those two albums with Paul. 3 West Ham nuts in Steve, Paul and Clive making a name for themselves. I really hope West Ham honour his name this weekend! COYI's!!!

[@NeilHawkins-f1l]

I’m no West Ham fan, but what the hell. Up the Irons! ⚒️

[@markferrett700]

@NeilHawkins-f1l as long as your not Spurs 😜

[@markferrett700]

@@paulmcginty6530 😆....Maryland Point....I used to chase the birds in The Charleston there😆😜.....those were the days.....its a shithole around there now.....I moved to greener pastures years ago 👍

[@NeilHawkins-f1l]

@@markferrett700 😂 no, you’re alright, I’m not a Spurs fan. I’m a Newport County fan. We beat the mighty Gillingham this week! Up the Ironsides!

[@michakudela1691]

RIP Paul, without him Iron Maiden wouldn't be the band they are today!

[@AlienCatTweets]

YES!

[@AlienCatTweets]

I had just purchased one of eighty Test Pressings in the UK for his new album and my mom told me a few minutes ago that he was gone. I have many pictures of him with Iron Maiden from back in the day. I'm so sad right now.

[@porkchops2]

True story

[@porkchops2]

@@AlienCatTweetsprove it

[@malakasquad2214]

RIP Paul 🤍🤘

[@JeffreyTheTaylor]

As a 16-year old who was mainlining Ramones, Pistols, Devo, Yes, ELP, and Southern Rock all at the same time this LP dropped and seemed to meld all of that together into one driving force of powerful music. Good on you Doug for taking time to remember it. RIP to Paul for creating it. Doesn't happen without him.

[@severinlourenco8355]

Paul Di'Anno RIP 🙏 🙏

[@milanovicr]

Killers is a masterpiece!! For me it's the best Iron Maiden album! Pure anger, rawness and energy!! Paul is not Dickinson but he is the voice of Eddie for me everytime I see Eddie on Maiden's covers or art!

[@The716_]

I love the raw sound of both Killers and Number of the Beast. I realize that Paul wasn't on the beast album but the instrumentals sound very similar on both albums though. Love that early 80s nwobhm sound.

[@eltoro969]

On the first album, Eddie is a punk rocker. He changed into a metalhead on the cover of Killers.

[@andrewmacdonald1103]

RIP Paul. Thanks Doug. I've been listening to this for decades. It's a concept album, about abandonment, revenge, mental decline, repeat offences, rejection, and ultimately, falling through the cracks of society. I never realised this. :)

[@Alberto_1965_BR]

My favorite Maiden album The increrdble and amazing Clive Burr on drums Best Metal drummer! Sadly gone too soon RIP Paul RIP Clive

[@gsobrall]

Now Paul is Running Free! In Peace!

[@onthatdirtroad]

Side TWO please

[@rustierbaby]

Killer's is the one Maiden album I keep coming back to. I got into the Bruce era Maiden first but those first two albums were incredible. R I P Paul.

[@hendrikheemels8615]

Their best.

[@eltoro969]

1) Killers 2) Powerslave 3) Piece of Mind Nr Of the Beast is great but I never really got into it for some reason and rarely listen to it to this day. Maybe it`s because the songs would fit Paul better than Bruce. Idk.

[@stewarttiley9683]

Killers is one of their best albums imo! I grew up in the NWOBHM and proud of it!!! Maiden are the GOATS!

[@robertprojektm8857]

I still love the first two Maiden-Albums. I think Pauls voice rocks! ... and always will on my player!!! It was a great youth with this music. Metal was coming but punk was not dead (thanks to Pauls voice).

[@JeffAlkire35]

Well done, Doug...a well deserved tribute to Paul Di'Anno. May he RIP. #uptheirons

[@RickStack]

Such sad news. Love Paul's singing on those first two Maiden albums! Actually going to see Iron Maiden tomorrow night in St. Paul, MN.In my high school band we often opened up with "The Ides of March." Thanks for doing a tribute. Love your channel!

[@kevincolestock7792]

Imagine hearing any of these live in a small club in 81. RIP Clive~Paul \m/

[@philsmith2444]

If you liked the change of pace with Murders, just wait until side 2 and Prodigal Son.

[@stevenscharmer1765]

Prodigal Son is my favorite track on this album!

[@yorkshirelad1050]

…….and my favourite, ‘Drifter’

[@davidhughes8204]

Rest in Peace Paul Di'Anno, perfect voice for the times 🙏 And remembering Clive Burr, what a beast he was on those drums!

[@DaleLaeson]

This album is very important when it comes to the history of Heavy Metal...Of course I had gotten their debut album and I had never heard a Metal band that sounded like Iron Maiden. Then Killers came out and it completely blew me away, Every song on this album kicks total ass, The musicianship is unbelievable! And then you have Paul Di'anno, which you can make comparisons to Rob Halford are Ian Gillan and you've got one of the best Metal albums of all time. His vocal performance on Killers is unbelievable and these songs would not have the impact that it does without him. RIP...Paul Di'anno.....🤟

[@hendrikheemels8615]

Absolute their best album. Every song is amazing.

[@eltoro969]

Imagine what Number of The Beast would sound like with Paul on vocals :O I hope someone makes an AI version of it some day.

[@petrabuytenhek2920]

The best Tribute to both Paul, and Iron Maiden on the net. Thank you Doug !

[@MrLA666]

Pure raw energy!! Maiden early days at it’s best. The addition of Adrian & Martin Birch elevated their quality. Then when Bruce came, that was it. RIP Paul

[@nzsteve]

Brought this in album '81. Went back to the record store a couple of weeks later and brought the first album. Been listening to them ever since! RIP Paul - you helped lay the groundwork!

[@handsomerube]

This album holds a very special place in my heart. My late aunt who passed away at the young age of 33 gave me the cassette of this album for my birthday. RIP to both.

[@rickandgen]

Maiden had so much more of a “Punk” air about them with Paul. 🤘RIP🤘

[@dancarter482]

EXACTLY! It was the crossover from "punk" to metal - _Speed Rock_

[@Green-Olle]

🎶Tears for remembrance, and tears for joy Tears for somebody and this lonely boy Out in the madness, the all seeing eye Flickers above us, to light up the sky🎶 RIP Paul 🥹

[@blanketjackson8075]

RIP Paul Di'Anno. Up the Irons!

[@gonogazz]

My first truly vocal hero..Great great voice..Filled with rebel..soul..soft love..Paul Di`Anno..You cant deny him..R.I.P...You did Great..Tnx to you to Doug...

[@jofvenom]

just two months ago i spent time with him, brought him cigarettes seconds before him meeting Bruce for the firs time, helped from the local store and helped him up and down the stage and shared a drink with him afterwards... damn what a legend

[@pjones8404]

My favorite Iron Maiden album. I clearly remember getting it on the release date and hearing it with my music listening buddy. Paul is horribly overlooked by Bruce's legacy and for many of us who have been there from the beginning, Paul is THE voice we discovered with the entire band. There wouldn't be a band for Bruce to join if Paul hadn't crushed it on the first two albums. Clive Burr is untouchable on this album!! Listen to Clive's lightning-fast 16th notes in the right hand on the hi hat during Wrathchild!!! Epic punk influenced power and speed!!! None of the Paul/Clive era songs have ever sounded right when anyone else performed them. Now Clive and Paul can play together. UP THE IRONS and RIP Paul Di'Anno!

[@revylokesh1783]

Yup. Paul and Clive brought that RAW energy that Maiden could never again recapture. Not saying the subsequent albums aren't awesome, but the first two have that special something.... 😢

[@SASTORM]

I agree, nor Bruce or Nicko as extremely talented as they are cant replicate the magic and energy of the 2 first records when they play the songs live, in fact Bruce should avoid attempting to sing those, it just doesnt sound as the songs are meant to be

[@pjones8404]

@@SASTORM Exactly. If Maiden started with Bruce, why does Harris insist on playing material from the first two? Because it is important stuff. If it wasn't, and Paul's era didn't really mean anything, they would do an Ian Gillan/Deep Purple and only sings songs from his era (sans Hush)

[@michaelriffee4526]

My two all time favorite members of Iron Maiden, Paul and Clive Burr are now gone. It's a sad day for me

[@edwardcameron5185]

Maiden Japan is a live EP featuring Paul Di’Anno singing. Incredible energy. Worth a listen.

[@MichaelSorensen-bl3ec]

If you search a little on KZbin, you can find a recording of the complete concert in Japan, not just the handful of songs released on 'Maiden Japan'. Really high quality professional recording, great energy, they're playing so fast they almost start the second song before they finish the first!

[@fabianpaicefan157]

Paul D’Aianno was a true original Rest easy Brother

[@DominicJai]

There best record and band line up 💯%. RIP Paul Di’Anno and Clive Burr. 🕊🙏🎵

[@FabioOsorio619]

What a nice way to honor him. I wish people would have appreciated how much of a fucking legend he is, and to some of us, the voice of Maiden that we love most. Also, this is a great way to honor and remember the driving force of that time , Clive Burr, the unsung hero behind the drums , forever.

[@NeilHawkins-f1l]

We all do, mate.

[@Ab46583]

As a Brazilian, Maiden and Corinthians (the soccer team Paul was passionate about down here) fan, this news hit me hard 😢😢 Paul lived in Brazil for some years and was really attached to our country - as well as Maiden. In two months Maiden will be playing two nights down here, in São Paulo, and off course we will pay our tributes to Paul. RIP

[@panoseddie9975]

Goodbye Paul we will have always the 2 first monumental albums. Thanks a lot for this tribute Doug. Up the Irons

[@Mission2Transition641]

Paul DiAnno was such a great metal /rock vocalist. I was 16 when KILLERS came out and I bought it. My buddy had the Debut LP and Maiden Japan soon after. Such classic LP's. My favorite Maiden era.

[@DaveSumner68]

I loved Paul as the singer for Maiden. Bought "Killers" the week it came out. Still play it regularly to this day. Peace and love Paul.

[@IggyBing]

Killers is basically a perfect album. No filler and such a unique lineup with Paul, Clive and Adrian. Clive's drumming was so creative on this one and the next. Martin Birch pushed them to their limit and actually for the next album, Bruce is on record for talking about how Martin accepted nothing less than perfection, and I think he must have been doing that here too, such is the excellence of the musicianship. It's in my "tied for favorite" handful of Maiden albums.

[@neilbeigie4045]

If you can find it, watch the History of Iron Maiden pt1 he was a great interview. He was really honest on his leaving and said it was the smartest thing for everyone, and really gave Bruce props, and admitted “I couldn’t have taken them in the direction they were already going”.

[@ZONERBAND]

Listening to this album makes u appreciate Clive Burr's inventive and exciting drumming... something they lost after his departure

[@jeremyivy2753]

Forever and always a Wrathchild! RIP Paul Dianno

[@ThBraveBraveSirRobin]

My gateway into Iron Maiden. I first heard it on a school French exchange programme during my stint staying with a French family. It was just after the album had been released. I was blown away by this album. As soon as I got back to the UK I was straight down the record shop and I bought Killers and their first album. Been a Maiden fan ever since. That’s > 40 years. Wow how time flies. RIP Paul. If it wasn’t for your contribution I wouldn’t be the lifelong metal head I am today.

[@kitcorpse]

We're all mourning the loss of the great Wrathchild today.

[@s2a1ha1j2a]

I still think this record holds up superbly in comparison to everything they have done - and that says a lot given Number of the Beast and Piece of Mind, both of which are monumental. Paul's voice was very special. RIP man.

[@stevencharlton7693]

I was saddened when I found out to about Paul passing this afternoon!!! 😞 One of my biggest influences and my favourite Maiden vocalist. Nice one for doing this tribute to Paul's music!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@russellbubba]

Awesome job Doug. Thank you! Prodigal Son on the 2nd side is probably the song that best displays Paul's vocal talents. It is totally different from every other song on the album. Fabulous song....check it out!

[@Stvn-gl3sh]

RIP Paul ….im glad i got to see you sing live…..great voice…🙏🏻

[@matte-303]

Noooooo! Don't stop, do the whole album!!!

[@mka70]

A really nice thing you did there Doug, thank you! I always say that Maiden and Paul went as far as they could with each other. They were the perfect fit for those albums. Obviously they were written with Paul's voice in mind, but he gave them a unique feeling. Bruce was a perfect fit for the future albums, which Paul just would have struggled with. He should be rightly celebrated as a top performer and his contribution to Maiden was very important. His legacy will definitely live on!! RIP Paul.

[@franbishop9277]

Another Life is a personal favorite of mine. Great tribute. He was an incredible performer. RIP dude

[@robfurnari1]

Paul and Clive!!! 🙏🙏🙏 They made me love Iron Maiden.

[@gregoryhuffman3071]

The very first one I bought 40 years ago! RIP Paul and Clive!

[@AndrewBeck-vp2ut]

Rest In Peace, Paul. Love your vocals on the first two Iron Maiden albums. 💔💔

[@jimmypage9198]

Paul was responsible for creating a genre of music that I love. Now he is Running Free 🤘

[@gkanazawa]

Thanks Doug, and rest in peace Paul Di'anno, you made history on Heavy-Metal. From Japan

[@curtisbelyea3454]

It is imperative that Paul Di’Anno be recognized for his contributions to those first two albums. I understand that his struggles contributed to his short tenure with the band, but he deserved better than life gave him, as many do. I’ve had my fingers crossed for him to pull through and it’s a sad day. If there’s anything to believe in, he and Clive are tearing it up upstairs. And ffs, Doug, get to side two asap.

[@ritaymbernon5397]

Great singer Paul Di'Anno.......Forever!🤟🎸✨

[@HB-yk4ut]

Love Killers. My favorite album from them and believe me, I love them all. Can’t believe Mr. Di’Anno is gone. His music helped shape my life.💐🦋🕊️🌹

[@rogermaybank9345]

The only positive we can draw from the passing of Paul Dianno is we get to appreciate his period of time with Iron Maiden, always my favourite Maiden vocalist (sorry Bruce) The two albums and, don't forget the several ep's that came along separately (Sanctuary, Women In Uniform, Twilight Zone, Maiden Japan) are without equal. A punky energy seethes through everything Paul did and I love it. Rest in peace Paul. You have it a good shot.

[@maestrojon]

The addition of Adrian Smith was also a big reason this album sounded much more cohesive.

[@rohannidhitiwari9365]

This is probably the greatest metal album. The First 3 Maiden records are untouchable metal masterpieces. RIP PAUL AND CLIVE.

[@TheMoneypresident]

Friend went to Chicago show on first tour. Then went to almost every north American show for next six tours

[@felipecampos3045]

this is so nostalgic, there is something about early maiden sound that brings back good memories from simpler times, cant describe it, but that is why their first few albums will never be topped

[@Master0Corvo]

Thank you Doug for covering this album with such gratitude. Paul was fantastic as the first vocalist for Maiden and I love seeing the coverage ❤

[@olivierchapron7122]

Bad news from the stars... RIP Paul, the fallen angel, your contribution to Iron Maiden's world success was collossal. Never forget your brillant, powerfull and delicate voice.

[@RobertEleuteri-fj8fp]

Thank you, Doug, for changing your programming and honoring Paul and Maiden fans with this video today. 🤘🏼🙏🙏

[@bryden72]

Thank you for this. I got to meet paul at a show we both were playing at the ruskin arms. He was just such a chilled humble guy. Rip paul gonna miss ya

[@faamecanic1970]

Thanks for remembering Paul. He is one of the reasons my favorite band in my life made it big and has entertained me for over 40 years now.

[@VINYLM4N]

My cousin played drums in battlezone with Paul Dianno, I remember him saying what rush it was being on stage with Paul and playing tracks like running free after being a fan also.

[@raysalsa1]

Thank you for the tribute to Paul today. I knew about him performing in a wheelchair. This was my first LP killers i bought way back in what was probably 1981. after that i bought their 1st LP. For many later maiden fans their introduction was through Bruce's vocals. For me it was Paul's voice. My favorite song he sang was prodigal sun. Cheers to Paul and RIP!

[@rand0m.u5er]

Well done. Thank you for paying tribute to Paul in this way.

[@sebbenilsson860]

Such an underrated album. So good and well written. And it fits Paul perfectly. He did an amazing job on both Maiden's first two albums for sure. Thanks for going back to their old work. Rest well, Paul!❤

[@Old-Skull.]

Iron Maiden and Killers were the milk of my early years , I sucked it everyday at any time, those two albums are in my heart and soul bc it was a very special moment in life and music, a lot of good stuff going on . What a ride and privilege, thanks Paul dear friend , I'll see you soon, meanwhile RIP.

[@blackthorn5709]

Great comment. I wasn't born until '85 and didn't discover Iron Maiden until around 2000 when a friend at school played me some of the "Ed Hunter" compilation. My policy with any band new to me is to start at the beginning, and the result was listening to those first Di'Anno albums over and over again. As much as I love the later stuff (from the pre-Blaze period at least), to me this version of Maiden is the definitive one, even though I was twenty years late to the party.

[@Old-Skull.]

@@blackthorn5709 Yes that is the best way ,I suppose, to really listen a bands or solo artist work, go to their first records and from there see the evolution , but listen never is too late if you live long enough, thanks God I'm still around and re-discovering music of those days that we simply didn't care at the time, perhaps bc there was a lot good music or bc we were young and in my case not mature enough to appreciate fantastic bands and solo musicians that were around . That is the thing with music, we grow and we keep learning and evolving and revisiting and our knowledge and taste expands as a result of that. Thanks for your comment , Rock on 🤘🏻.

[@hakanyakici8607]

What’s amazing is that these albums reached out to the whole world, to hundreds of countries in an era without internet or any sort of marketing. Where I was, this album wasn’t even sold as a casette and by word of mouth you would find person who owns a copy and if you were lucky you’d have a double cassette deck at home to make your own copy.

[@sethkaicer319]

Paul is a wrath child who is always running free. Up the irons mate. Go easy bro.😢

[@joebarrera9741]

THANK YOU FOR THS CELEBRATION OF PAUL D'IANNO ......THIS WAS MY FIRST METAL SHIRT OF MAIDEN BACK IN 1982

[@IronMiddo]

Man, sad isn't even the word. RIP Paul, your legacy and work with Maiden was instrumental. You'll be sorely missed.

[@RG-si6dy]

Rest in Power Paul! You were the voice for Maiden before Bruce. We love you man. Up the Irons all the way to heaven!

[@darinhusk366]

Thank you for that! I haven't heard that in decades! Not too many albums combine that much energy and finesse. Up the Irons!

[@stephendanowskijr.1810]

Thank you for this, Doug. I had gone to see DiAnno's Battlezone back in, I believe, 89, and actually had the pleasure of meeting him after running into his Drummer, Steve, and it was Steve who brought me back to the dressing room to meet him. I will be forever grateful for that, and I still talk to Steve occasionally. Hopefully, you'll do Side 2 to this incredible album. Rest in Peace, Paul. See you on the other side.

[@marcelopessoa4911]

Thank you for this tribute, this was a sad day for us, Maiden fans! I feel like a part of my teenage years has gone, too! Although Bruce was already Maiden's frontman when I got to know their music; but of course I got interested in getting to know what they had done before and then I found out this great album! "Killers" still is to me one of the greatest rock albums ever! And it's really so good to realise what this channel has turned into: a Maiden's point on KZbin! R.I.P., Paul!

[@danjmcs]

Saw Maiden on the current tour in Phoenix and Denver, then got the horrible news my last day in Denver. Glad to see so much recognition for Pauls contributions and some wonderful thoughts shared from Steve Harris and the Maiden camp on the loss of Paul. No question those first two albums set the tone for Maiden, but for many other metal bands to come as inspiration. Great choice Doug!!

[@jobbus22]

RIP Paul, such a sad news. Not gonna sleep tonight, I'm gonna remember tomorrow and Paul. I never saw Paul live unfortunately

[@blkhwkbob]

These albums changed my life. RIP Paul. Up the Irons.

[@gordy3714]

Excellent Doug great tribute those first 2 albums will be remembered in history.

[@stevenscharmer1765]

Thanks, Doug! Prodigal Son on side 2 is I think the best ballad they ever did. An outstanding composition, it features acoustic guitar, mournful electric guitar leads, but most importantly, I think it's Paul's best-ever singing. He sings it with fragility and passion as he plaintively asks for help.

[@utkukaramuk4504]

11:20 you're really into it Doug , keep on rocking .. and rest in peace Paul .

[@JS-fw7ch]

Thanks Doug a perfect way to remember Paul and Clive. This album was my introduction to Maiden way back in the day. Its still one of my favourite maiden albums. RIP Paul 🤟🤟

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Same here, yes. R.I.P. Paul.

[@mortimerbustos4487]

Paul was and is my favorite vocalist for Iron Maiden. Brillant and gritty vocals. Thanks for doing these reactions. You are a goat!