There is more than one band named Killers. (This is not "The Killers") 1.Killers is a Heavy metal band founded in 1992 by famous vocalist Paul Di'Anno (ex-Iron Maiden, Battlezone).Cliff Evans was living in New York with the manager of Fastway. Steve Hopgood, who played in Battlezone with Paul called him and said ???Let???s get something together???. Paul was contacted and he flew over to New York where they formed a band. Within a few days they had hired John Gallagher (from Raven) to play bass on a short-term basis and an American, Ray De Tone, on second guitar. Within a few days, a live album called "South American Assault Live" was recorded, featuring a number of Iron Maiden and Battlezone tracks and covers of "We Will Rock You" and "Smoke on the Water". This was recorded primarily for the South American market, as a South American "money guy" was involved who was interested in backing a tour in the region[3]. "Recorded in Brazil, Argentina and Venezuela in Summer of 1993" is splashed on the back cover. However, according to John Gallagher, the entire album was played in a New York rehearsal hall and taped on a mobile recording truck [4]. Later, a Canada-based record company called Magnetic Air Productions was to issue a pirate release worldwide, under a different cover, with no royalties being paid to the band. Killers then played a showcase for several major record companies including Virgin, EMI, Sony and BMG. Representatives flew into New York from all over the world to see Killers play. They played only Iron Maiden songs because the band hadn't written any material. Maiden songs played included ???Phantom Of The Opera??? and ???Wratchild??? which evidently impressed
1 | Why Do I Keep Counting | Sam's Town |
2 | Goodnight, Travel Well | Day & Age |
3 | Bling (Confession Of A King) | Sam's Town |
4 | Uncle Jonny | Sam's Town |
5 | The World We Live In | Day & Age |
6 | Forget About What I Said (Bonus Track) | Day & Age |
7 | From Here On Out | Battle Born (Deluxe Edition) |
8 | Human | Day & Age |
9 | Here With Me | Battle Born (Deluxe Edition) |
10 | Bones | Bones |
11 | Battle Born | Battle Born (Deluxe Edition) |
12 | Shadowplay | Sawdust |
13 | A Crippling Blow (Bonus Track) | Day & Age |
14 | Carry Me Home | Battle Born (Deluxe Edition) |
15 | Smile Like You Mean It, | Hot Fuss |
16 | Deadlines and Commitments | Battle Born (Deluxe Edition) |
17 | Mr. Brightside (Jacques Lu Cont's Thin White Duke | Hot Fuss |
18 | Mr. Brightside | Hot Fuss |
19 | Sam`s Town | Sam's Town |
20 | Losing Touch | Day & Age |