Label : Parlophone
Release : 2024
Killers captures Iron Maiden refining and sharpening their sound following the success of their debut album. The record sounds tighter, faster and more technical, featuring strong melodies and aggressive riffing that reflect the band’s powerful live performances. Tracks such as Wrathchild, Murders in the Rue Morgue and the title track show a band rapidly growing in songwriting and musical precision. The balance between speed, tension and memorable hooks makes Killers a key release in their early career.
On vinyl, the raw and dynamic production comes through with added warmth and clarity, allowing guitars and bass to stand out. For collectors, this album remains an essential part of Iron Maiden’s early era. Killers documents a band on the verge of worldwide success while still rooted in underground energy. A crucial heavy metal album for any vinyl collection.
