Iron Maiden just revealed that they are “deeply sad” to hear about their original lead singer, Paul Mario Day’s passing.
The death of the short -lived vocalist who served the legendary metal band from 1975 to 76 was announced by his second former band, More, on July 29.
More wrote on their social media, “We are deeply sad about learning about the great more vocalist Paul Mario Day. Paul was a huge part of [New Wave of British Heavy Metal] From his time in an early version of Iron Maiden and of course his amazing performance on the ‘Warhead’ album. “
“He was a well -loved figure in British rock music and played many memorable shows not least the legendary Monsters of Rock Show from 1981 at Castle Donington with AC/DC, Whiteesnake/David Coverdale as well as trips with Iron Maiden Def Leppard and many other legendary artists,” they said.
The British rockers continued, “Mike Freeland remembers him with joy as a ‘bloody great vocalist!’ It is an honor for us to continue playing his music and we will always think of him every time we hit the opening notes to ‘Warhead’.
Now Iron Maiden, who is fronted by Bruce Dickinson, has also stepped down to honor their former vocalist’s memories, writing, “We are deeply sad that Paul Mario Day, Iron Maiden’s first vocalist ever back in 1975, has died. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Paul’s family and friends.”
“Paul was a lovely person and good friend. Rest in peace Paul,” they concluded.
Paul had no accredited or recorded music to Iron Maiden but he later claimed co -author of their song Strange world.
Founding member and bassist Steve Harris said he was missing “Energy or Charism on stage” and was then replaced by Dennis Wilcock before Paul Di’anno.
The current frontman Bruce has led Run to the tray Rockers since 1981 that first appear on LP The number of the beast.
