Iron Maiden Singers Meet for the First Time on Historic Metal Day

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July 14, 2024

Photo: Violeta Juras/Marko Alvarado/Michael Brandvold PR

Stjepan Juras, Paul Di’Anno’s manager, has just reported on a milestone in the history of Iron Maiden and heavy metal: “When we thought that nothing could surprise us anymore in the world of heavy metal, tonight’s “miracle” in Zagreb proved us wrong. Paul Di’Anno and Bruce Dickinson met for the first time and had a friendly chat in Zagreb.

He added: “Coincidentally, Dickinson was promoting her new album. The Mandrake Project in Zagreb on tour on July 13th, and on the same day, after Bruce’s show, Paul Di’Anno had a live promo and signing session for his debut album with the Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse project.

“It was a special occasion for the two heavy metal icons and legendary singers of Iron Maiden to meet for the first time in nearly half a century. It was a special night for the entire Iron Maiden community and for metal fans around the world, as it shows that Iron Maiden and everyone who was a part of this band is one big family.”

In the book 666 Days with the BeastStjepan has described all the key moments of Paul’s recovery and new life, including his meeting with Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson. A special limited edition of this book can now be ordered.

Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse recently announced that their self-titled debut album will be released worldwide on July 19th via BraveWords Records. The album has already generated a lot of interest. Metal Magazine called it “one of the best records of the summer,” while Roppongi Rocks said: “A great metal album that marks the return of one of the legends of the genre. Welcome back, Paul Di’Anno!” and Hard Rock Information insisted: “(Paul Di’Anno)… he can undoubtedly still deliver on his promises.”

Paul Andrews, British singer better known by his stage name Paul Di’Anno, began his nearly half-century career with Iron Maiden, with the EP ‘The Soundhouse Tapes’ and the albums Iron Maiden and Killers that forever cemented the foundations of heavy metal. With timeless hits like Iron Maiden, Remember Tomorrow, Running Free, Phantom of the Opera, Killers, Wrathchild, Murders in the Rue Morgue, Purgatory’ etc., they have influenced many musicians and bands and have been responsible for the creation or development of many subgenres of metal music.