Iron Maiden’s First Vocalist Paul Mario Day Dies

Paul Mario Day, the original vocalist for Iron Maiden, has died at age 69 at his home in Australia following a battle with cancer. Day joined Iron Maiden in 1975 at 19 and performed at their debut gig in London in 1976 before being replaced due to concerns about his stage presence. Though he did not record with Maiden, Day was a significant figure in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal and later found acclaim with More, Wildfire, and The Sweet. His tenure with More included the 'Warhead' album and a notable appearance at the 1981 Monsters of Rock festival with AC/DC and Whitesnake. Former bandmates and fans have paid tribute to his powerful voice and lasting influence on British rock music. Day is remembered as a beloved figure in the heavy metal community, with widespread condolences following his passing.