Heart of a Killer

Heart of a Killer is Winter's Bane's debut album, released in 1993. It is a partial concept album, 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 Century Media in 2000, featuring a bonus disc comprising a live recording from a radio broadcast and a demo. A live recording of the band performing as a Judas Priest tribute band British Steel was submitted to Judas Priest by someone who knew the band, convincing them to hire Tim "Ripper" Owens as a replacement for Rob Halford in 1996.

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

2000 re-issue bonus disc

 * 1) "Wages of Sin"
 * 2) "Blink of an Eye"
 * 3) "Heart of a Killer"
 * 4) "Horror Glances"
 * 5) "The Silhouette"
 * 6) "Reflections Within"
 * 7) "Haunted House"
 * 8) "Fear of Death"
 * 9) "Cleansing Mother"
 * 10) "My Daggers Revenge" (demo)
 * 11) "Eyes of the Deceiver" (demo)
 * 12) "Seven Nations" (demo)

Credits

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