Iron Maiden's frontman, Paul Mario Day, has met his end.
Paul Mario Day, the Original Singer of Iron Maiden, Passes Away at 69
Paul Mario Day, the first lead vocalist of the legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has sadly passed away at the age of 69. The news was shared by Billboard and several other sources, causing mourning in the world of British rock.
Day was born in England and joined Iron Maiden when the band was still in its infancy, in 1975. He was chosen by Steve Harris, the founder and bassist of Iron Maiden, to be part of the initial core that would form the band. However, his tenure with Iron Maiden was brief, lasting approximately ten months, and he was replaced due to a perceived lack of energy and charisma on stage.
Despite his brief time with Iron Maiden, Day made a significant impact on the sound of British metal in the late '70s and early '80s. After leaving Iron Maiden, he continued his career with bands like More and Wildfire. He also had a memorable stint with the iconic British glam rock group, the Sweet, joining them in 1985.
One of Day's most notable claims was his assertion that he co-wrote the Iron Maiden song "Strange World," a track on their debut album. In an interview, he expressed regret that his contribution was not widely recognized. In 2019, he stated that the issue had been "resolved." However, the band Iron Maiden has not specified the cause of Day's death.
Day's impact on British rock was not limited to his time with Iron Maiden. He played at the famous Donington Monsters of Rock Festival in 1981 with More, who supported Iron Maiden on tour, contributing to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement.
Paul Mario Day will be remembered as a notable figure in the British heavy metal scene who participated in important early moments of the movement. He was remembered fondly by bandmates and peers as a significant contributor to the foundation of Iron Maiden and the NWOBHM movement.
[1] "Paul Mario Day, First Singer of Iron Maiden, Dead at 69." Billboard. 29 July 2025. [2] "Paul Mario Day: A Tribute to the Original Singer of Iron Maiden." Metal Hammer. 29 July 2025. [3] "Paul Mario Day: Remembering the First Lead Vocalist of Iron Maiden." Classic Rock. 29 July 2025.
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