US EditionOriginal Iron Maiden Singer Paul Mario Day Dies as Tributes Paid
AUSTRALIA, JUL 29 – Paul Mario Day, Iron Maiden's original lead singer, died at 69 after battling cancer for over two years, leaving a legacy in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene.
- Paul Mario Day, the original lead vocalist of Iron Maiden, died peacefully at his home in Australia, with his death announced on July 29, 2025.
- Day joined Iron Maiden in late 1975 but left after about ten months due to concerns over his stage presence and band energy.
- After Iron Maiden, Day fronted bands including More, Wildfire, and a reformed Sweet, performing notable shows like the 1981 Monsters of Rock festival.
- Day claimed he co-wrote Iron Maiden's 'Strange World' on their 1980 debut album but was not credited, stating in 2019 the writing dispute was "finished with."
- Bands associated with Day vowed to honor his legacy by performing his music, while condolences were shared with his family and fans worldwide.
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Madrid. Paul Mario Day, original vocalist for Iron Maiden, died at the age of 69, a cancer victim, announced his companions from More, his later music band, which recognizes the artist as “a key piece of the new wave of British heavy metal and a very beloved figure of English rock”.
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Original Iron Maiden Singer Paul Mario Day Dead at 69
Paul Mario Day, the original frontman of iconic British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has tragically passed away at the age of 69. The post Original Iron Maiden Singer Paul Mario Day Dead at 69 appeared first on Slay News.
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Paul Mario Day was the first singer of Iron Maiden and founding member of the metal band. Now he died at the age of 69.
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