With deep sadness, the family of Paul Andrews, known professionally as Paul Di'Anno, and Conquest Music confirm his passing. Paul died at his home in Salisbury aged 66.
Paul was a singer who left an indelible mark on the heavy metal scene, especially for his role as the voice of Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981.
His career has been characterized by great successes and moments of controversy, representing the iconic figure of rebellious and visceral rock.
The contribution to Iron Maiden
During his time with Iron Maiden, Di'Anno helped the group gain popularity with his powerful, blues-influenced voice. He participated in the creation of the band's first two albums, the self-titled Iron Maiden (1980) e Killers (1981), which laid the foundation for the group's international success. However, his drug and alcohol abuse led to his replacement by Bruce Dickinson in 1981.
After leaving Iron Maiden, Paul continued a long and busy career with bands Battlezone And Killersas well as numerous solo productions and collaborations.
Despite serious health problems that have forced him to perform in a wheelchair in recent years, Paul has continued to entertain his fans with over 100 concerts since 2023.
In September 2024 it was published The Book of the Beasthis first retrospective collection, featuring highlights from his post-Iron Maiden career.
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM