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 Killers (1981 Japanese 11-track vinyl LP with picture labels, the highly influential second album featuring Wrathchild & The Ides Of March, picture sleeve with illustrated Japanese/lyric insert & matching blood font obi-strip. This copy also comes with the rare glossy 33" x 23" fold-out poster of the band live on stage. The sleeve displays minimal wear and the poster has never been displayed, whilst the vinyl shows minimal signs of play. A fantastic complete copy, all in near mint condition, now very hard to find EMS-91016)
- Iron Maiden - Senjutsu - 180gm Silver/Black/White Marbled Vinyl - Sealed - UK - 3-LP vinyl set - £74.99, $93.74, €88.49 (New Item) (arrived 24-Mar-2022 12:55)on May 18, 2022 at 6:41 am
IRON MAIDEN Senjutsu (2021 UK/EU Amazon store exclusive limited edition 10-track triple LP pressed on 180-gram SILVER, BLACK & WHITE MARBLED VINYL. Their seventeenth studio album, recorded in Paris with longstanding producer Kevin Shirley and co-produced by Steve Harris, including The Writing On The Wall and Stratego. Housed in a Samurai-themed wide spined triple gatefold picture sleeve with artwork by Mark Wilkinson, plus printed inners. This copy remains sealed in its hype stickered shrinkwrap)
- Iron Maiden - Powerslave - UK - 2-CD album set - £49.99, $62.49, €58.99 (New Item) (arrived 24-Nov-2021 12:43)on May 18, 2022 at 6:41 am
IRON MAIDEN Powerslave (Rare 1995 UK limited edition 12-track double picture CD set, manufactured in Holland, includes 8-track album plus 4-track bonus CD featuring Mission From 'Arry, King Of Twilight and Number Of The Beast live, housed in a hype-stickered thin double case with picture sleeve CDEM1574)
- Iron Maiden - Somewhere In Time - UK - 2-CD album set - £49.99, $62.49, €58.99 (New Item) (arrived 24-Nov-2021 13:02)on May 18, 2022 at 6:41 am
IRON MAIDEN Somewhere In Time (Rare 1995 UK issue limited edition double picture CD set manufactured in Holland, including the 8-track album plus a 4-track bonus Disc, featuring Reach Out, Juanita, Sherriff Of Huddersfield & That Girl, housed in a hype-stickered thin double case with picture sleeve CDEM1576)
- Iron Maiden - No Prayer For The Dying - UK - 2-CD album set - £49.99, $62.49, €58.99 (New Item) (arrived 24-Nov-2021 13:31)on May 18, 2022 at 6:41 am
IRON MAIDEN No Prayer For The Dying (Rare 1995 UK limited edition double picture disc CD set, comprising of the 11-track album plus Bonus 4-track Disc including All In Your Mind, Kill Me Ce Soir, I'm A Mover and Communication Breakdown, housed in a hype-stickered thin double case with picture sleeve CDEM1578)
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