Killers (Iron Maiden)

Killers is the second studio album by Iron Maiden . It appeared on February 2, 1981 and consists of material that already during the years 1975 to 1979 (before the debut album ) was written and two new songs, "Killers" and "Murders In The Rue Morgue." On this album debuted guitarist Adrian Smith as new Iron Maidenlid. The album would later prove to be the last studio album with singer Paul Di'Anno that was put out of the band mid-tour for Killers because of his alcohol and cocaine problem .

The song Twilight Zone would appear on the album, but was canceled at the last moment and "Wrathchild" as single with double A-side released. A much sought / popular collector's item for fans is the American promo album (vinyl) 1981 Killers Twilight Zone where the number still stands.

Numbers [ edit ]

 * 1) The Ides Of March (Harris)
 * 2) Wrathchild (Harris)
 * 3) Murders In The Rue Morgue (Harris)
 * 4) Another Life (Harris)
 * 5) Genghis Khan (Harris)
 * 6) Innocent Exile (Harris)
 * 7) Killers (Harris / Di'Anno)
 * 8) Prodigal Son (Harris)
 * 9) Purgatory (Harris)
 * 10) Twilight Zone (Harris)
 * 11) Drifter (Harris)

Line-Up [ edit ]

 * Steve Harris - bass guitar
 * Dave Murray - Guitar
 * Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
 * Clive Burr - Drums
 * Adrian Smith - Guitar

[Single Edit ]

 * Twilight Zone / Wrathchild (March 2, 1981)
 * Purgatory (15 June 1981)