Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno dies at 66

The British musician Paul Andrews, better known by his stage name, Paul Di’Anno, former member of the band Iron Maiden and one of the first vocalists, has died at the age of 66, as announced on social networks by his record label Conquest Music. on behalf of his family.

Paul died at his home in Salisbury, in the United Kingdom, although the exact date of death is not reported in the published statement. Paul came to stand out as frontman and singer of the English Heavy Metal band Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981. He sang during the group’s beginnings, such as on their debut album Iron Maiden (1980) and in the subsequent successful release titled Killers (1981).

Once the news was announced, the members of Iron Maiden also wanted to publicly say goodbye to the band’s former vocalist. In the statement, published on the social network A contribution that would have pointed the band in the same direction in which they have been working for about five decades, as they point out.

“His pioneering presence as a leader and vocalist, both on stage and on the first two albums, will be fondly remembered not only by us, but by fans around the world,” they say. “On behalf of the band, Rod and Andy, and the entire Iron Maiden team, we send our sincere condolences to Paul’s family and close friends. Rest in peace, Paul,” concludes the band, which has also published the text on the official Iron Maiden website.

Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers, as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances. Despite being plagued by serious health problems in recent years that limited him to performing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, accumulating more than 100 shows since 2023, his record label’s note highlights. .

His first retrospective album of his career, The Book of the Beast, was released in September 2024 and featured highlights from his recordings since leaving Iron Maiden. “Conquest Music are proud to have had Paul Di’Anno in our family of artists and ask their legion of followers to raise a glass in his memory,” states the statement published by their company.