Rock Fantasy Files Iron Maiden Killers

[@gordy3714]

Clive Burr's drumming was top notch on the 1st 2 albums.

[@Danimal77]

It was top notch on Number of the Beast as well.

[@eduardocolella]

far best than mcbrain

[@reubensane5539]

My favorite out of all the Maiden albums. I saw them open for Priest on this tour at the New York palladium 81 Priest were on their Point of Entry tour .

[@sadboi7537]

One of the best metal albums of all time. It’s flawless.

[@pjones8404]

Others have mentioned it but it can't be overstated. Clive Burr's drumming on all three first albums is spectacular. The thing that no one has been able to duplicate is that cobra like right hand he had. Songs like "Wrathchild" and "Murders in the Rue Morgue" are perfect examples. He is playing blazing one handed 16th notes and that is his direct punk influences. Nicko, as brilliant as he is, has never played it remotely the same way Clive did and that changed the feel of those vintage songs. "Innocent Exile", "Prodigal Son" and "Twilight Zone" are very underrated. The opening of "Idea of March", "Wrathchild", and "Murders in the Rue Morgue" is one of the great "Killers" is just vintage Maiden. Pure and simple! Me and my listening buddy Joe bought the debut solely based on the album cover and would go to the same music store every Saturday looking for new music and got "Killers" the week it was released. It's their best album cover and probably 1A with "Number of the Beast" as my favorite Maiden album ever. And we can NOT overlook the addition of Martin "The Wasp" Birch!

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Same here, my two fave releases. Remember when they changed singer, I was pissed off at that move because Di'Anno was so great on the first two albums, all the behind the scenes stuff was unknown in pre-Internet days...

[@pjones8404]

@@LarryFleetwood8675 which is why I love "Number of the Beast" so much. It was the perfect Maiden lineup. Killers with Bruce. Sadly only lasted one album. Don't get me wrong. I jumped right in with Nicko..all the up through "Seventh Son" (than things turned dark until "Brave New World").

[@shakirbashir132]

"Cobra like right hand" - Nice!! :)

[@angusiha]

The song Purgatory is the most Motorhead that Maiden ever got close to be. I can easily hear Lemmy singing that song, doing his bass playing. And that guitar lick/melody that goes along that song has that Ace of Spades vibe.

[@XA351GT]

I was drawn 1st to maiden because of the album art. I remember being in the local Jamesway and seeing both Iron Maiden and Killers in the bin. I picked up Killers 1st and then went back and bought the original album. I loved them from the start and still do

[@Danimal77]

Prodigal Son is criminally underrated. It's right up there with Remember Tomorrow from the debut album for me.

[@satanacuntfest]

There isn't enough I cant say about this album. As a bass player, I think a lot of Steve Harris's busiest bass playing is from this album and is very challenging. Genghis Khan the instrumental was arguably the toughest Iron Maiden song I have ever learned especially in that crazy section where everything gets faster and busy and that section was tough to nail down. There is not a bad song off of this album and I think Paul Dianno suited this and the first album perfectly and is arguably their heaviest album as the band at the time were so hungry and had much to prove to the world.Also, it features my favorite rendition of Eddie.

[@inmyhouse11]

The best Maiden album with the best maiden vocalist

[@terrywachter]

Killers had a sense of dread to it. A jack the ripper, killer hiding from the streetlights terror. Thats why the cover art is perfect. Bruce brought in the sense of honour and fighting the good fight. Di'Anno gave us horror.

[@Danimal77]

I've had the extended version of Maiden Japan (with 17 songs) since the early 90's. It's the BEST live recording showcasing the entire first 2 albums with Di'Anno on vocals and Clive Burr on drums. Di'Anno sounded amazing and he could sing really well live. People don't realize that about him.

[@abdulbasheer8349]

My favourite track is Prodigal Son. Love the slow buildup and the once the song starts, it's fantastic. Not heavy or fast but it's just perfect.

[@amerigoormea]

I have been listening to Killers since it came out, never got tired of it, never found the same magic in any other Maiden albums. I love the first album too, very underrated in my opinion. And the ballads sung by DiAnno are incredible.

[@jamiereno]

The most important metal album of my life.

[@roachrip]

Maiden + Birch x Riggs= a classic !

[@mikeryanmikeryan4740]

Hi Guys and Gal. Love Killers. Steve Harris bass playing is insane on this album.

[@Mission2Transition641]

I absolutely LOVE KILLERS!! my first IRON MAIDEN album, and blew me away. Never heard a Metal band like them in 1981. They came to my city in 1982 on the Number of the Beast Tour, but i love the DiANNO era!!

[@alexandremacedo2979]

Nice! Great show and e love this record. Despite the differences between the two phases of Bruce and Dianno, I think Number still has the old elements of the two first records specially because of Clives Drumming. With Nicko everything changed

[@alexjohnston8889]

Paul has said many times, had he not been asked to leave maiden he'd have left anyway, he was thinking of leaving when he was kicked out, so he said it didn't matter as he wanted out any way.

[@ykmgeedee]

The sound of the album is so damn awesome- thanks Martin (pool bully) Birch! The first album top to bottom may have better tunes, but Killers' title track and Ides of March/Wrathchild absolutely knock me out every single time.

[@sadekx5251]

I would love for a show about top 2 AND bottom 2 Iron Maiden albums ! Also, we need a special episode with Chris telling stories 😜

[@gglaw42]

That was my first live concert experience, on that tour at The Tower Theater, in 1981. Iron Maiden opened for Judas Priest, on that particular tour. I always favored Iron Maiden's first two studio albums; and, the Made In Japan EP. Paul D'Ianno & Clive Burr (RIP), all the way!

[@pizzamachine4193]

This was great fun! Hope the Floyd show is live!

[@JockeLundgrenTV]

Great show. Thanks from Sweden! ❄️

[@brianhart5620]

I had a purgatory t shirt back in the day. I have always thought it was a curious decision to release ut as a single even though it rocks. However the half devil half Eddie artwork was one of my favs

[@paulh6673]

I first got into Maiden in the height of the Dickinson era, and completely love everything up until Seventh Son, but for a long time now Killers has been my easy no. 1. I love every song. Maybe it doesn't have some of those highest highs/biggest hits of the next few albums but it's just a great listen and a great vibe from beginning to end. Drifter is one of their most underrated songs.

[@spencercollison1695]

Iron maiden🙌

[@robmlisanti]

Nice job guys n Gal!

[@brianhart5620]

Genghis khan is so heavy when the drumming really kicks in......

[@shakirbashir132]

Have you heard the live Version on Maiden Japan? Clives drumming is goosebumpy!....:)

[@terrywachter]

I love Dave's haunting guitar lines towards the end.

[@goldenlarry]

I like when John leans into the mic and quietly says "It's great to talk about metal." haha

[@daviddail4882]

I got to see them in 1981 at the Landmark Theatre opening for Judas Priest. This is the set list Sanctuary Wrathchild Killers Another Life Running Free Murders in the Rue Morgue Phantom of the Opera Iron Maiden Drifter

[@beboprichie]

@David Dail saw the same show at the Palladium in NYC Amazing show & an absolute killer album Was a junior in HS when this album came out Can’t believe it’s been 40 years The album still sounds as fresh as it did in 1981

[@daviddail4882]

It was an awesome show and my very first concert! Priest kicked ass as well!

[@pvdguitars2951]

Saw Maiden in Antwerp in 81, Killers tour. Heard Maiden first time on the Metal for Muthas compilation. Bought all the original Maiden vinyl albums the same week as their release up to Live after Death. Killers album was stolen, still have the 5 other ones. Ides of March was written in 1977 and appeared as Thunderburst on the 1980 Head On album from Samson, Bruce first band. Always found the debut better than Killers (too many punk influences) The albums with Bruce were musically better than the 2 Paul Di Anno records, but lacked the ‘hunger’ and anger of those early records. Lost all interest after Adrian left, the band became a shadow of what it once was!

[@simond1574]

Best song by far for me: Prodigal Son

[@edguygz7889]

My fav

[@XenoMorphGaming79]

The first 2 iron maiden albums tend to get overlooked by some people which is unfair as those albums in my opinion have some of the best drum work and Maiden material on there, wish the original vocalist stayed on for a few more albums i prefer his vocal style more than dickinson

[@eduardocolella]

great show, thanks

[@a.kguitars930]

Killers is my 2nd favorite Maiden album, getting edged out by Powerslave. Killers has Diannos best performances IMO, Clive Burrs drumming is powerful and energetic, Adrian Smiths debut with the band, Dave Murray honing in on his leads, and Steve Harris’s baselines and songwriting are on top notch form.

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

KILLERS....is a Killer, Maiden studio album.

[@j.j.4150]

"Innocent Exile" is probably my favorite from the Album. Probably my 3rd favorite Maiden Record 🤘.

[@potatofry9259]

Metal Rules

[@jensbaumann6945]

Talking about that ozzfest incident, sharon admitted in a talk Show that she arranged the egg throwing alongside with the other technical Problems.. because she had issues with bruce. There are Interview sequences here on KZbin from both

[@martymartin2894]

Bruce was saying about ozzy not knowing his lyrics and having to us a teleprompter. He was ranting on stage i believe.

[@leemargalski9494]

I think I was only kid who's mother bought him Killers because she seen older kids buying it when she worked in Kmart

[@michaelriffee4526]

Love Dianno. Never took to Bruce. I didn't like Iron Maiden after Clive Burr left. Powerslave was the last Maiden album I bought. First two Maiden albums are two of the greatest Heavy Metal albums of all time.

[@briankelman2325]

Took one look at the cover and bought it when it came out....In my top 3 of IM's discography....I was pissed off when Paul got canned but Steve couldn't have gotten a better replacement than Bruce, though.

[@itsmedrooms6071]

I think another element that made this album great was Clive Burr’s drumming. He was only around for one more album after this one and while Nico is great, Burr had other stuff going on related to speed mixed with awesome technique and inventive, creative playing that was lost after his departure. I guess these guys don’t think it’s worth talking about. I don’t think his playing style ever received any due credit as far as his contribution to the first three albums including this one.

[@roachrip]

What happened to twilight zone track..?

[@terrywachter]

Am I the only one that has noticed the little winged demon in the sky (underneath the "D") on the cover?

[@XA351GT]

Phil Collen and Adrian looked similar back then

[@cirjames2540]

If Iron Maiden is not based on punk then Black Sabbath has never listened to the blues. Great job all!

[@gamleskalle1]

Listened today in my car stereo. Solid if not great album. Prefer Bruce.

[@Skycladatdusk78]

Same with me, vocally and especially lyrically.

[@alexjohnston8889]

Can't believe this was maiden's worst selling album, until virtual xi came out of course, it should have been a bigger hit.

[@snagmansnagman4087]

Would have been very interesting if a 3rd Dianno album was released. Having said that, not a big fan of Dianno's projects outside Maiden. Okay but not great.

[@MetalAsylumNJ]

This album is so neglected in their live set every tour they should be fined for not playing a different song or two from it every tour.

[@alexjohnston8889]

Thank god Phil collen never joined maiden, he's a good player but Def Leppard lost their metal edge when Pete willis left. I don't think Phil would have lasted, if they didn't like Dennis because he liked the eagles and thought he wasn't metal enough then Phil wouldn't have lasted beyond one album.

[@Intermentor]

Yes, and Phil Collen previous band Girl was definitively not so heavy either. So it is weird they even consider him

[@williamgainford9332]

I dont agree that bruces work is nothing in samson - his performance on earth mother/vice versa on live at reading is astounding - in my opinion he never bettered that in maiden

[@martymartin2894]

I like bruces album tyrony of souls. I didn't like the other solo albums.

[@sallyport1827]

One clicke

[@jms980]

Iron Maiden are my favorite band. I started with number of the beast as a 14-year-old kid, I went back and loved the first one, but Killers never stuck with me. There are three standout tracks and other than that it's not that great. the three standouts being Wrathchild, Murders In The Rue morgue, and Killers. I understand production is far better than the first one, but other than those three songs they're just not that great.

[@kforcer]

What about Ides of March...? To me, it's a crucial part of what makes Wrath Child great. It's almost like it's detailing the traumatic childhood experience that created the character in Wrath Child. You can hear a lot of the foundations for Hallowed Be They Name on Genghis Khan as well, I think. Anyway, I agree that those are the strongest tracks (I see Ides of March and Wrath Child as a single song), but I still think it is a great album. And in fact, I think those tracks are so strong that they elevate the album to greatness on their own.

[@martymartin2894]

My favourite band aswell and i dont hold killers in as high of regards as a lot of people but i love the debut.

[@terainmaster777]

i though the first album was better

[@terainmaster777]

I am going to be honest I think Killers is shit the only good thing is the album cover no great songs