From Planet Rock.
Early Iron Maiden frontman Paul Di’Anno will retire from the live stage after one final concert this summer.
The 62-year-old vocalist, who fronted Iron Maiden from 1977 to 1981 and performed on their first two album ‘Iron Maiden’ and ‘Killers’, will headline the Beermageddon Festival with Ides of March on Sunday 30th August 2020.
Named after the instrumental opening track on ‘Killers’, Ides of March also features fellow early Iron Maiden members Terry Wapram (guitar), Terry Rance (guitar) and Doug Sampson (drums). Bassist Speed Harris from Iron Maiden tribute band Hi-On Maiden completes the line-up.
The band has been especially formed for the unique one-off occasion that will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s self-titled debut album.
According to Beermageddon, Paul Di’Anno has been advised by doctors to retire after ‘experiencing serious health difficulties’ in recent months.
Iron Maiden’s Paul Di’Anno, Steve Harris, Dennis Stratton in 1980 © Getty
They explained: ‘It is going to take one mighty effort for Paul to pull off this performance, but he is determined to go out in style and give his fans one memorable final thank you and goodbye.’
Di’Anno himself comments: “It’s been a tough four years waiting to play again. I hope to be standing for this show and I’m really looking forward to it. Standing up would be great – if not, Hell on wheels coming to ya!”
Terry Wapram adds: “Really looking forward to working with these guys. Our paths have crossed many times, but we never played together. Should be a killer line-up and a very special night.”
Jim Beerman, festival organiser adds: “Beermageddon has always been about creating magical moments, and as an old school metal head I can think of nothing better than closing this years festival with Ides of March, musicians who have played such a pivotal role in the history of metal, playing songs, from arguably one of the greatest debut albums ever released, plus so much more, it doesn’t get any more magical than that.”
Alongside lending his vocals to Iron Maiden’s first two albums ‘Iron Maiden’ and ‘Killers’, Di’Anno has co-writing credits with Steve Harris on the tracks ‘Remember Tomorrow’, ‘Running Free’ and ‘Killers’.
Beermageddon takes place in Stoke Prior in the Bromsgrove District of Worcestershire from Friday 28th to Sunday 30th August 2020. Tickets are on sale right here.
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IRON MAIDEN Infinite Dreams (1989 UK 7" vinyl single with black & silver printed label, also including Killers with both songs recorded on the 27/28th November 1988 at the Birmingham NEC. The glossy picture sleeve has some minor wear whilst the vinyl is in 'near as new' condition with very little signs of play EM117)
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IRON MAIDEN Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son (1988 UK first press 8-track vinyl LP, the classic seventh album from Maiden, including the singles Can I Play With Madness, The Evil That Men Do & The Clairvoyant, complete with illustrated lyric inner, picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some minor general wear mainly to the edges. The vinyl has a number of surface hairline, which has minimal impact on play. A Very Good copy EMD1006)
- Iron Maiden - Running Free / Run To The Hills - Hype-sticker - UK - 12" vinyl - £35.00, $43.40, €42.00 (New Item) (arrived 30-Jan-2025 13:34)on February 9, 2025 at 8:13 pm
IRON MAIDEN Running Free / Run To The Hills (1990 UK 6-track limited edition 12" single double pack, part of the 'First Ten Years' series. Featuring live material recorded in 1984/85 during the World Slavery Tour along with Listen With Nicko Part VII. Housed in a hype stickered gatefold picture sleeve incorporating the original artwork for both releases. The sleeve has some light general wear whilst the vinyl has minimal signs of play IRN7)
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IRON MAIDEN Running Free / Run To The Hills (1990 UK 6-track limited edition 12" single double pack, part of the 'First Ten Years' series. Featuring live material recorded in 1984/85 during the World Slavery Tour along with Listen With Nicko Part VII. Housed in a hype stickered gatefold picture sleeve incorporating the original artwork for both releases. The sleeve has some light general wear whilst the vinyl has minimal signs of play IRN7)
- Iron Maiden - Killers - 1st - EX - UK - vinyl LP - £45.00, $55.80, €54.00 (New Item) (arrived 01-Feb-2025 17:01)on February 9, 2025 at 8:13 pm
IRON MAIDEN Killers (1981 UK first issue 10-track LP with A1/B1 matrices & 'Eddie' picture labels, the essential second studio album & first to feature the brilliant Adrian Smith, also the last to feature vocalist Paul Di'Anno. Includes the classics Wrathchild, Killers & Prodigal Son. The picture sleeve displays some minor wear mostly to the edges, and the vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with just the odd faint sign of play EMC3357)
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