Paul Di'Anno

Musician

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The Profile

English singer; original lead vocalist of Iron Maiden (late 1970s–1981), known for a punk-influenced stage presence and early heavy metal recordings.

Remembered as the original vocalist of Iron Maiden and described in reviews as a 'genuine stage animal' with punk roots; performed on Iron Maiden's first two albums. The Living Dead was released in a different form in 2000 under the moniker Nomad. Post-Iron Maiden projects and releases include Battlezone and various solo/anthology recordings.

A mixed but ultimately appreciative take on Paul Di'Anno's solo work, led here by a review of The Living Dead. The review highlights Di'Anno's punk-influenced stage presence and finds the title track surprisingly strong. Overall assessment: uneven catalogue, occasional bright moments.

Notable Quotes

❝ There is a plethora of characters who, to sell a few more copies of their works, market themselves as "the original vocalist of...": Dave Evans of Ac/Dc, Charlie Dominici of Dream Theater and, indeed, Paul Di'Anno of Iron Maiden come to mind.