''Heart of a Killer'' is

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's debut album, released in 1993. It is a partial

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, with the first six songs detailing the story of a judge who sentences a murderer to death, and soon afterwards has his heart replaced with the killer's in a transplant operation. ''Heart of a Killer'' was re-released by

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in 2000, featuring a bonus disc comprising a live recording from a radio broadcast and a

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. A live recording of the band performing as a Judas Priest tribute band British Steel was submitted to

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by someone who knew the band, convincing them to hire

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as a replacement for

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in 1996.

Track listing

All songs written by Lou St. Paul, except for where noted. #"Wages of Sin" ( Tim Owens, St. Paul) - 6:28 #"Blink of an Eye" (Owens, St. Paul) - 3:59 #"Heart of a Killer" - 4:24 #"Horror Glances" - 5:01 #"The Silhouette" - 4:34 #"Reflections Within" (Owens, St. Paul) - 5:41 #"Haunted House" - 3:49 #"Nightshade" (Owens, St. Paul) - 5:17 #"Winters Bane" (Winter's Bane) - 4:33 #"Cleansing Mother" - 5:28

2000 re-issue bonus disc

#"Wages of Sin" #"Blink of an Eye" #"Heart of a Killer" #"Horror Glances" #"The Silhouette" #"Reflections Within" #"Haunted House" #"Fear of Death" #"Cleansing Mother" #"My Daggers Revenge" (demo) #"Eyes of the Deceiver" (demo) #"Seven Nations" (demo)

Credits

* Tim Owens - Vocals *Lou St. Paul - Rhythm, Lead and Acoustic Guitars * Dennis Hayes - Bass *Terry Salem - Drums *Gerhard Magin - Keyboards

References

Winter's Bane albums 1993 debut albums Concept albums {{1990s-metal-album-stub