Killers got to be one of Maiden's most aggressive songs, i f***** love the songs vibe and Paul's vocals in it. the lines "the mocking religion of hatred that burns in the night" still gives me the chills!
@@unknowntosociety01 i see your point but both purgatory and transylvania both, while fast, makes more extensive use of major key melodies and stuff, making them "happier" in a way
I'm a Somewhere/Seventh Son fan, but this album is a major, major go. The mother of speed, trash, power, and other subgenres. Killer job, as always🎸Thanks🙏
Both Adrian & David, probably Steve too, are gonna see this video, somehow, while they are surfing the web, I'd ❤️ to be there when they watch it, during the 80's they performed this piece more than I can count, this video is going to put a smile on thier faces because of the fond memories they have of the early maiden years, Bless You, 👩 from: Scranton, Pennsylvania
...and with this I ponder on what kind of mind blowing genius Harry is in his song writing. Can you imagine the scope of this man's knowledge of the guitar fretboard, his imagination and outside the box thinking when it comes to writing such groundbreaking offerings? He practically wrote their whole debut album that was one of the most groundbreaking albums in history of any genre and then he follows it up with such songs as Killers and other absolute gems like Murders in the Rue Morgue off the same album. Then for about 50 years he kept bringing gem after gem to the table and is still doing it to this very day with offerings such as When the wild wind blows and Hell on Earth. This man IMHO is the greatest heavy metal song writer of our time. How lucky are we that we live simultaneously through the same decades of time on Earth as this absolute genius? I for one never want this man to retire and never want to see the closing of Iron Maiden as a band. Great and perfect job on the cover Nico. You do it and Maiden great justice. Cheers mate, UP THE IRONS forever.
Simply incredible job on this one. Those first two albums are still my favorite after all these years. They were just so raw and unlike anything I'd ever heard when I first heard them. I love every song on each of those, but my favorite of all will always be "Remember Tomorrow". That one just stood out so much for me. Second was easily this song, "Killers". Loved both Adrian and Murray's solos so much on this one. You really nailed that tone, too!!
Thank you! I just went with a bit more modern sound on the guitars, also because without the same speakers and without Martin Birch here, recreating the original sound would be next to impossible 😅 Glad you enjoyed it!! Those two first albums are just awesome 🤘
@@LicksOfTheBeast I still almost can't believe that is all you playing on this video. Simply amazing job. And I know that track like the back of my hand, too. You truly got as close as humanly possible on this one. 🤘
You love your craft. Congratulations! The memories this album brings to me are so precious. I started playing the bass when I heard this song and Murders in the Rue morgue many years ago.
It’s so interesting to see the contrast of Dave and Adrian’s playing styles reflected in this cover Dave’s solo your body is rigid and tight Adrian’s solo your body loosens up and you really feel it come across Just like they both played Great cover and instructional videos Appreciate you brother
That was fantastic! I appreciate the work you put into all of your covers, you really nail them and it's great to be able to see how these songs are played up close. Thanks for sharing!
Wow. One of the underrated IM tunes! First time I saw them was on 7th Son. Didn’t play anything from Killers and then they played this later in the tour at Birmingham. Awesome!
Excellent playing as always ,but also great video design, with each one guitar on each solo, and so many details, too..And the plugins and sound ..! This Maiden song is a gem... Thank you , from Argentina!
Great!! Actually no one from what i’ve seen on TH-cam play the solo like the original except you and some very very few others!! You are great! Maiden songs’ structures mostly are very creative, interesting unique, intriguing, beautiful and effective!
Hey thanks so much! I really don't think I fall in the virtuoso category but I'm trying to inch my way a little closer to it every day with lots of practice 😅 Thanks for watching! Cheers 🤜🤛
Ciao Nico! So che tu sei estimatore di Adrian, ma io , da estimatore di Dave Murray , ti dico che non ho mai sentito nessuno suonare le sue parti così bene e precise come le suona lui a parte te.🤘
Grazie grazie! Veramente sono estimatore di tutti e tre...anche se una certa parzialità per Adrian ce l'ho, chiaramente. 😄 Comunque il tuo è un grandissimo complimento! Grazie di nuovo 🙏🙏🙏
Wow I have really slept on the Killers album and never really listened through / enjoyed it til a few weeks ago, now I am listening to it all the time, what an awesome album I have slept on. Such a good evolution from the first album, Dennis was pretty good on the first album but what a difference it made being the first album with the Dave&Adrian guitar duo. I recognize a lot of solos on the album are from Dave, what songs have some of the better Adrian solos on the Killers album ? Even though it is kind of simple, the duo guitar lead playing from both Adrian och Dave in the end of the Murders Morgue song is truly awesome. Paul Di'Anno's voice fits really good on these first two albums as well. I heard Bruce perform them live, while he is doing the first albums justice live, Pauls voice fits them better in my opinion, just because they were made for him probably. I bet Bruce is doing them more justice than Paul would on the albums that were made for Bruce if they were to switch since Bruce has a wider register, but we will never know. CHEERS!
great job Nico. Love these 2 solos and of course the rest of the song. It's not one of the most listened to of my favorites, but agter hearing you nail it it may become one of my favorites.
An excellent example of Paul songwriting skills and a track maiden should have played more frequently live. Excellent work with the cover as usual, Nico 🤩
Great cover. However, there is a small mistake. 3:28 should be a bend on the C note, and not on Db. Check this cover of it Below. I have a really good ear, and I could hear it. Just pointing it out....lol th-cam.com/video/pKm8XgT-xjc/w-d-xo.html
I'd love to talk about that someday as I like the Silver and Gold album very much. However, the interest for that material is not very high so it's a video I plan on making a little further down the road when the channel has a little broader reach.
@@LicksOfTheBeast that is a great plan. its so sad that silver and gold is not on Spotify anymore. i listen to that album so much and i just love The Lion solo! i dont understand quite well how Adrian did it, but his style is so unique and different from Maiden in this album. I think that is so hard to achieve!
Thank you! I did go with a slightly more modern and more saturated tone just to beef it up a tad, but still tried to keep the original vibe without too much gain or compression. Thanks a ton! 😊
@@LicksOfTheBeast HaHa thanks! I love your channel. Your deep analysis has helped me appreciate the music of my favorite band even more than ever! Up the irons!
Oh I'm just keeping it there and it's moving a bit as my hand shifts a bit between the 12th and 17th frets. The whole lick is played on the 1st string alone.
R.I.P. Paul Di´Anno
I love Killers from start to finish. Such a great album!
Killers got to be one of Maiden's most aggressive songs, i f***** love the songs vibe and Paul's vocals in it. the lines "the mocking religion of hatred that burns in the night" still gives me the chills!
One of but id say Purgatory & Transylvania has it beat
@@unknowntosociety01 i see your point but both purgatory and transylvania both, while fast, makes more extensive use of major key melodies and stuff, making them "happier" in a way
10/10 on the guitar work!
I'm a Somewhere/Seventh Son fan, but this album is a major, major go. The mother of speed, trash, power, and other subgenres. Killer job, as always🎸Thanks🙏
Same for me.... 😊
And thank you!
Both Adrian & David, probably Steve too, are gonna see this video, somehow, while they are surfing the web, I'd ❤️ to be there when they watch it, during the 80's they performed this piece more than I can count, this video is going to put a smile on thier faces because of the fond memories they have of the early maiden years, Bless You, 👩 from: Scranton, Pennsylvania
I don't know that they've ever seen any of my vids but I absolutely love your positivity! 🤘🤘
Of coarse they have, Adrian even lives in Canada 👩
I don’t know how anyone could do it any better.👍
...and with this I ponder on what kind of mind blowing genius Harry is in his song writing. Can you imagine the scope of this man's knowledge of the guitar fretboard, his imagination and outside the box thinking when it comes to writing such groundbreaking offerings? He practically wrote their whole debut album that was one of the most groundbreaking albums in history of any genre and then he follows it up with such songs as Killers and other absolute gems like Murders in the Rue Morgue off the same album. Then for about 50 years he kept bringing gem after gem to the table and is still doing it to this very day with offerings such as When the wild wind blows and Hell on Earth. This man IMHO is the greatest heavy metal song writer of our time. How lucky are we that we live simultaneously through the same decades of time on Earth as this absolute genius? I for one never want this man to retire and never want to see the closing of Iron Maiden as a band. Great and perfect job on the cover Nico. You do it and Maiden great justice. Cheers mate, UP THE IRONS forever.
Simply incredible job on this one. Those first two albums are still my favorite after all these years. They were just so raw and unlike anything I'd ever heard when I first heard them. I love every song on each of those, but my favorite of all will always be "Remember Tomorrow". That one just stood out so much for me. Second was easily this song, "Killers". Loved both Adrian and Murray's solos so much on this one. You really nailed that tone, too!!
Thank you! I just went with a bit more modern sound on the guitars, also because without the same speakers and without Martin Birch here, recreating the original sound would be next to impossible 😅
Glad you enjoyed it!! Those two first albums are just awesome 🤘
@@LicksOfTheBeast I still almost can't believe that is all you playing on this video. Simply amazing job. And I know that track like the back of my hand, too. You truly got as close as humanly possible on this one. 🤘
Bravo, I love this song, I think it’s the best title track of all the albums.
Just awesome! I Love Dave's solo in this song.
3:06 to 3:10 that part of the solo will NEVER fail to hit the YES part of my CNS!!!! Awesome work!!!
Oh my god!
I've been waiting this cover played by you!
Great job Bro!
Greetings from Mexico!
Awsome dude! I can't believe how great Dave's solo is. Must be one of my favourites. Your tone is perfectly dialed in as well!
Very well played. One of the best guitar solos by dave.
Best maiden on TH-cam hands down NICKO !!!
Great, Nico! You’re killing me with that Dave solo in this. Nice nice nice 🙌🏻
You love your craft. Congratulations!
The memories this album brings to me are so precious. I started playing the bass when I heard this song and Murders in the Rue morgue many years ago.
Thank you very much!!
It’s so interesting to see the contrast of Dave and Adrian’s playing styles reflected in this cover
Dave’s solo your body is rigid and tight
Adrian’s solo your body loosens up and you really feel it come across
Just like they both played
Great cover and instructional videos
Appreciate you brother
In Maiden We Trust🤘Up The Irons🤘🤘
that's music Nico!!! Always great!!
What a masterpiece. Best lp, best title track, best instrumental, best Derek artwork, best bside, and finally best line up.
“Killer” track and a brilliant guitar cover performance by Nico!! 🤘🤘🤘
Also, definitely feeling guitar envy for the gold top, but I already have a few Les Pauls and it would be ridiculous to get another! 😂
...or would it? 🤐😬🤷🏻
@@LicksOfTheBeast - You are bad! 😂
Back in the early '00s we always used to cover this iconic song with my death/black metal band. So fun, pure wild energy!
That was fantastic! I appreciate the work you put into all of your covers, you really nail them and it's great to be able to see how these songs are played up close. Thanks for sharing!
This song deserves a place in the setlist one more time. You nailed it.
Great work. Thanks for highlighting Smith's rhythm parts, I wasn't aware of that particular nuance.
This Fender is beautiful! Both are beautiful!
I’ve never paid attention on how nice this guitar work is
Lavoro incredibile! Sia di editing che di contenuto, le tue parti di chitarra suonano benissimo!
Excellent work Nico! So far, this is my favourite of all your full covers along with Innocent Exile. Awesome!
Brilliant, as always!
Now, if we could only get this one as a tutorial... 😄
I'll make a note of that 😊
@@LicksOfTheBeast thank you! I loved the tutorials you did last year, especially the attention to detail, while actually keeping it simple.
Just WOW!!! From an Iron Maiden fan to another maiden fan.. You nailed it.
🤘Up The Irons🤘 Great job mate.
1000 thanks!!! 🤜🤛
Simply perfect, a lot of passion in your playing , you are the 4th guitarist of this amazing band :)
Just a brilliant song would love to hear it live once more
Wow. One of the underrated IM tunes! First time I saw them was on 7th Son. Didn’t play anything from Killers and then they played this later in the tour at Birmingham. Awesome!
Killer cover Nico! 🤘UP THE IRONS 🤘
Amazing work! Thank you! Up the Irons!
Excellent playing as always ,but also great video design, with each one guitar on each solo, and so many details, too..And the plugins and sound ..!
This Maiden song is a gem...
Thank you , from Argentina!
Thank you so much! 🙏🙏
@@LicksOfTheBeast A Killer song, no doubt,jaja thanks a lot!
Excellent cover! 👏👍🤟
Bravissimo grande lavoro .
Grazie mille!
Great!! Actually no one from what i’ve seen on TH-cam play the solo like the original except you and some very very few others!! You are great! Maiden songs’ structures mostly are very creative, interesting unique, intriguing, beautiful and effective!
Awesome as always 💪
🤯crazy awesome,you truly are virtuoso buddy,thanks,I love all your vidéos 👍👍
Hey thanks so much! I really don't think I fall in the virtuoso category but I'm trying to inch my way a little closer to it every day with lots of practice 😅
Thanks for watching! Cheers 🤜🤛
Ciao Nico! So che tu sei estimatore di Adrian, ma io , da estimatore di Dave Murray , ti dico che non ho mai sentito nessuno suonare le sue parti così bene e precise come le suona lui a parte te.🤘
Grazie grazie! Veramente sono estimatore di tutti e tre...anche se una certa parzialità per Adrian ce l'ho, chiaramente. 😄
Comunque il tuo è un grandissimo complimento! Grazie di nuovo 🙏🙏🙏
amazing job as always nico! i love the both solos from this song, and i think they pretty much overlooked...
wonderful
Amazing stuff
Great cover !!
Thank you for this moment
Thank you!!
Perfection. Wow.
Absolutely amazing playing 🔥🤘🏻
Absolutely amazing!!
great performance one of my favorite songs on the Killers album🤘
Unbelievable. Amazing job!!!
Wow I have really slept on the Killers album and never really listened through / enjoyed it til a few weeks ago, now I am listening to it all the time, what an awesome album I have slept on. Such a good evolution from the first album, Dennis was pretty good on the first album but what a difference it made being the first album with the Dave&Adrian guitar duo.
I recognize a lot of solos on the album are from Dave, what songs have some of the better Adrian solos on the Killers album ?
Even though it is kind of simple, the duo guitar lead playing from both Adrian och Dave in the end of the Murders Morgue song is truly awesome. Paul Di'Anno's voice fits really good on these first two albums as well. I heard Bruce perform them live, while he is doing the first albums justice live, Pauls voice fits them better in my opinion, just because they were made for him probably.
I bet Bruce is doing them more justice than Paul would on the albums that were made for Bruce if they were to switch since Bruce has a wider register, but we will never know. CHEERS!
I love this song. Well done!!! 👏
Daje Nico! Che bel pezzo: cattivo, veloce, perfetto come title-track. Quegli armonici e gli assolo poi la ciliegina sulla torta.
Fantastic
Nico, Awesome Cover! Thanks!
You're that killer!
Terrifyingly awesome!
Simply one of the best maiden songs ever...
One of their best! Love it! Great work as always!! \m/
Amazing Nico!! One of my favorite songs from the early Iron Maiden 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥
Perfect like all your vidéos. Awesome guitar skills ! UP the irons ! 🤘😎🤘
1000 thanks!
great job Nico. Love these 2 solos and of course the rest of the song. It's not one of the most listened to of my favorites, but agter hearing you nail it it may become one of my favorites.
Hey thanks so much!!! 🙏🙏
Love it!
One of my favourite Maiden tracks!
Masterpiece. Great player !
Thank you! 🤜🤛
An excellent example of Paul songwriting skills and a track maiden should have played more frequently live. Excellent work with the cover as usual, Nico 🤩
You nailed it again Nico, great great job and horns up 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Great cover. However, there is a small mistake. 3:28 should be a bend on the C note, and not on Db. Check this cover of it
Below. I have a really good ear, and I could hear it. Just pointing it out....lol
th-cam.com/video/pKm8XgT-xjc/w-d-xo.html
Hey my friend! Thank you so much! Can you make a video about Adrian Smith and Project SIlver and Gold album solos?
I'd love to talk about that someday as I like the Silver and Gold album very much. However, the interest for that material is not very high so it's a video I plan on making a little further down the road when the channel has a little broader reach.
@@LicksOfTheBeast that is a great plan. its so sad that silver and gold is not on Spotify anymore. i listen to that album so much and i just love The Lion solo! i dont understand quite well how Adrian did it, but his style is so unique and different from Maiden in this album. I think that is so hard to achieve!
Beautyful song. Lovely guitar work. LOVE it
PLEASE DO A COVER FOR IRON MAIDEN DANCE OF DEATH, IT IS BEAUTIFUL, PLEASE 😢🙏🙏🥲
easily one of Dave’s best solos
You wouldn’t know the original tracks have been removed. That’s excellent work.
the only real indication is in his tone, and even then still just BARELY- this man was born to play Maiden, haha
Thank you!
I did go with a slightly more modern and more saturated tone just to beef it up a tad, but still tried to keep the original vibe without too much gain or compression. Thanks a ton! 😊
Sensacional. Show 🎸🤘
Very good
Great performance ❤
Really solid cover! Nice job!
Wow Neeko, that was amazing!
Bonus style points for the spelling of my name.... Love it! 🙌🙌 😄
@@LicksOfTheBeast HaHa thanks! I love your channel. Your deep analysis has helped me appreciate the music of my favorite band even more than ever! Up the irons!
Good job🎸🎸
kithir helui!!!!!!!!
kithir minihir!!!!!!!!
Dam fine guitar cover !
kicking some serious ass, again. pretty amazing dude.
What is that technique you are doing with your left thumb on the Murray solo? Epic performance btw!
Oh I'm just keeping it there and it's moving a bit as my hand shifts a bit between the 12th and 17th frets. The whole lick is played on the 1st string alone.
If I could do that I’d never leave the house… well except to play concerts I suppose.
😂😂😂😂😂
Thanks so much!
Wow, just..🤘🤘🤘🤘
Love this song and Paul voice!
Super *BRAVO* on your guitar cover!! 👍👍👍
Did you have
*Maiden in Japan* LP on the side...?! 😉👍
Thank you!
I actually did use Maiden Japan as reference when I first learned this song ages ago 😃
💯💯👏👏👏👏you never dissapoint, Nico. 🤘🤘🤘
Thank you!! I do try very hard not to!!
And now a guitar tutorial video!
Perfection. If I close my eyes I can't tell the difference. I doff my cap. 👏👏👏👌
I appreciate that a whole lot, thank you!!
People don't doff their caps often enough anymore. 🤔🤷🏻😊
@@LicksOfTheBeast 😄
I so wish that Maiden released some more punk metal songs!
You might that from an AI Maiden sooner or later. 😁
Excellent
As usual
Amazing!
🤩🤩🤩
Love the natural harmonics part! 🤘🏻🎸
Most excellent job Brother!!!
Well done sir! 🔥
Great work!