IRON MAIDEN - Killers On The Loose -Nijmegen Fm 1981 - Import CD

Description:

From the band's early world tour with Paul Deano on vocals, the famous live performance in Nijmegen, Holland in 1981! This is the classic live recording from the early days of Iron Maiden with Paul Deano (vo) and Clive Burr (ds). Iron Maiden debuted in 1980, when it was still the age of punk, and their debut album "The Steel Virgin" suddenly reached #4 in the UK. It opened the era of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Later, Dennis Stratton (g) left the band and Adrian Smith joined. The second album "Killers" (1981) was produced under this structure. This show was the second half of the European leg of the Killer World Tour '81, the band's first world tour, which lasted from February 1981 to the end of the year.Singer Paul Deano is a punk-like spitting singer, which may be another reason why metal bands were popular in the punk era, but Deano had a severe drug problem that caused him to cancel shows frequently. The day before this show in Holland was also cancelled. As a result, Deano was fired at the end of this tour, and Bruce Dickinson joined the band. In addition, in 1982, the drummer was replaced by Nico McBrain, and the band entered its heyday. The songs played here are from the first two albums, but Iron Maiden had completely established their individuality at the time of their debut, and the quality of their performance is perfect. The show was probably scheduled for an hour, so the 10 songs and 45 minutes are a bit short, but it is a great show that represents the early days of Iron Maiden. Guitar, Clive Burr - Drums

Tracklisting:

1.Genghis Khan
2.Killers
3.Purgatory
4.Sanctuary

Remember Tomorrow
6.Twilight Zone
7.Phantom of the Opera
8.Iron Maiden
9.Transylvania
10.Drifter