Paul Di’Anno, the original lead singer of Iron Maiden, has died at 66. Conquest Music confirmed his passing, stating he died at home in Salisbury. The band and fans are mourning the loss of the influential frontman, known for shaping the heavy metal genre during his tenure.
Paul Di’Anno, the original lead singer of Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 66. His record label, Conquest Music, announced his passing in a statement shared on Facebook, revealing that he died at his home in Salisbury, though the cause of death remains undisclosed.
The label expressed sadness over his death and invited fans to remember him fondly, stating, "On behalf of his family, Conquest Music is sad to confirm the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno." They also emphasized their pride in having him as part of their artist family.
Iron Maiden paid tribute to Di’Anno through an emotional post on Instagram, thanking him for the time they shared together and extending condolences to his family. "We were very grateful to have had the chance to catch up a couple of years ago and to spend time with him once more," the band shared.
Born on May 17, 1958, in Chingford, East London, Di’Anno became the voice of Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981, lending his powerful vocals to the band’s self-titled debut album and the influential follow-up, “Killers.” He left the band in 1981, citing an unsustainable lifestyle that was unfair to both the group and its fans. In September 2024, he released “The Book of the Beast,” a retrospective album showcasing his post-Iron Maiden career. Di'Anno's impact on heavy metal will be remembered by fans worldwide.
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