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"Paul was read the riot act, and given the chance to put things right. But he didn't put things right": The story of Iron Maiden - the Paul Di'Anno years

By Paul Elliott published 21 November 24

As the 1980s dawned, Iron Maiden were about to record their debut album. It was the start of a journey that would launch them into the stratosphere, but there were some massive hurdles to overcome first

“I was bleeding everywhere. It was wild!” Atreyu bassist has “a dent in my skull” after opening for Iron Maiden

By Matt Mills published 20 November 24

“A lot of stuff” was thrown at Atreyu when they supported Iron Maiden in 2009, including a coin which caught Marc McKnight beneath the eye and dented his skull

"I wasn’t ready for a 13-minute song like Rime Of The Ancient Mariner." Members of Arch Enemy, Testament, Fozzy and Wargasm explain how Powerslave shaped modern metal

By Dave Everley published 19 November 24

Forget Number Of The Beast - these bands say Powerslave is Iron Maiden's greatest achievement

"The tours were getting longer and crazier, and the expectations around us were astronomical." How Powerslave cemented Iron Maiden as the biggest metal band on the planet in 1984

By Dave Everley published 16 November 24

Is fencing better than karate? Was the world about to end? How many frozen daiquiries can you have and still pull off an epic solo? Maiden were answering all the important questions when they made Powerslave

Mark Wilkinson to appear at art and music event at Sudbury Arts Centre this Saturday

By Jerry Ewing published 13 November 24

Fish and Marillion artist Mark Wilkinson will also will be previewing a very special collaboration between him and Prog at the event

Ex-Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno’s cause of death revealed

By Matt Mills published 12 November 24

The vocalist’s family have specified how he died last month, aged 66

Bruce Dickinson live onstage with Iron Maiden in 2024

“The first thing on my mind is, am I gonna get through this and be alive? And the last thing on my mind was would I ever sing again?” Bruce Dickinson would have helped Iron Maiden replace him if cancer stopped him from singing

By Matt Mills published 6 November 24

Dickinson reflects on his 2015 cancer battle and reveals he would have helped Iron Maiden replace him had his voice been affected

Paul Di’Anno performing onstage with Iron Maiden in 1980

“We recorded it in 20 minutes. But then I am a genius”: The late, great Paul Di’Anno looks back on making Iron Maiden’s Running Free

By Dave Everley published 26 October 24

Paul Di’Anno sang on Iron Maiden’s classic debut single Running Free – speaking to Metal Hammer earlier this year, this is what he remembered about making it

Bruce Dickinson in 2024 and Paul Di'Anno in 2013

“For Paul Di’Anno! Scream for me!” Watch Bruce Dickinson pay tribute to late Iron Maiden singer during concert last night

By Matt Mills published 23 October 24

Iron Maiden’s frontman offered a sombre onstage tribute to Di’Anno, whose death was announced Monday, calling him “groundbreaking”

Paul Di'Anno's 10 greatest performances with Iron Maiden

By Dave Ling published 22 October 24

Some fans still cite Iron Maiden's first two albums as their greatest. This is the best of Paul Di'Anno, the late, great man who sang on them

“I’m very excited for the Iron Maiden faithful to see it!” A Paul Di’Anno documentary is coming in 2025

By Matt Mills published 22 October 24

Wes Orshoski, co-director of 2010’s Lemmy documentary, hopes his film about Iron Maiden’s late former singer will hit festival screens next year

I saw one of Paul Di'Anno's final live shows, and despite everything, he still had some of that special spark that made him an Iron Maiden legend

By Jerry Ewing published 22 October 24

Even if we didn't know it at the time, this was a nice way to say goodbye to Paul Di'Anno

Iron Maiden, Geezer Butler, Anthrax, Blaze Bayley, Frank Turner, Exodus, Kreator, Volbeat, Ryan Adams and more pay tribute to Paul Di'Anno

By Fraser Lewry published 22 October 24

The death of former Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno at 66 was confirmed yesterday

"I was in touch with him only recently...rest in peace mate." Steve Harris and Iron Maiden pay tribute to former frontman Paul Di'Anno following his passing

By Merlin Alderslade published 21 October 24

Paul Di'Anno's former bandmate reveals he had been speaking to the singer in recent weeks. Di'Anno's death at the age of 66 was announced today

Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno dead at 66

By Merlin Alderslade published 21 October 24

Ex-Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno, who fronted the band from 1978-1981, has died

Order this exclusive Iron Maiden Powerslave shirt and Metal Hammer cover bundle

By Merlin Alderslade published 18 October 24

We're celebrating 40 years of Powerslave - get your limited edition bundle while you can

Heavy Metal Truants Monster Rock Auction

“This is a chance to own a piece of history!” Fancy owning a window pane from Iron Maiden's Ed Force One plane? Check out the Heavy Metal Truants' latest charity auction, but be quick, as it closes before midnight

By Paul Brannigan published 16 October 24

Get your bids in NOW for a chance to own ultra-rare collector's items from Iron Maiden, AC/DC, The Cure, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath and more - and help support four amazing charities - in the Heavy Metal Truants' Monster Rock Auction, closing tonight, October 16