Conquest Music has issued the following sad announcement:
On behalf of his family, Conquest Music are sad to confirm the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66.
Born in Chingford, East London on 17th May 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English Heavy Metal band, Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981. He sang on their groundbreaking debut album Iron Maiden, and the influential follow up release, Killers.
Since leaving Iron Maiden, Paul Di’Anno had a long and eventful recording career with Battlezone and Killers as well as numerous solo releases and guest appearances.
Despite being troubled by severe health issues in recent years that restricted him to performing in a wheelchair, Paul continued to entertain his fans around the world, racking up well over 100 shows since 2023. His first career retrospective album, The Book of the Beast was released in September 2024 and featured highlights of his recordings since leaving Iron Maiden.
Conquest Music are proud to have had Paul Di’Anno in our artist family and ask his legion of fans to raise a glass in his memory.
Paul Di’Anno‘s Warhorse announce their new self-titled album is now available worldwide on BraveWords Records. You can stream or order Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse: https://smarturl.it/Warhorse
Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse – Here Comes The Night (Official Video) with over 100,000 plays: https://youtu.be/vOUuZpZfQME
Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Receives His Copy of Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, watch the video below.
Praise for the Warhorse album:
“…For a guy who has been written off many times, Di’Anno has absolutely come out with a solid slab of metal here that fans of where the genre was between 1979 and 1983 should find easy to enjoy, ditto the throngs of younger traditional fans still in the throes of the NWOTHM craze…” – Sonic Perspectives
Heavy Metal! Real f**ckin’ Heavy Metal! He is back and leads us back to his roots. – Obliveon.de
There is such a buzz worldwide about this project and Di’Anno being back in the spotlight creating new music while showcasing some of the building blocks for heavy metal via the first two iconic Iron Maiden albums. – BraveWords
One of the best records for the summer. – The Metal Mag
A good metal album marking the return of one of the genre’s legends. Welcome back, Paul Di’Anno! – Roppongi Rocks
(Paul Di’Anno)… he can without a doubt still deliver. – Hard Rock Info
In Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse self-titled debut, the survivor, the entertainer and the voice of a multitude of respectable groups and music opinions, returns with a vengeance. – Liverpool Sound and Vision
Tracklisting:
Warhorse (A. P. Pupi, H. Madiraca)
Get Get Ready (H. Madiraca, A. P. Pupi)
Go (A. P. Pupi, H. Madiraca)
Stop The War (H. Madiraca, A. P. Pupi)
The Doubt Within (A. P. Pupi, H. Madiraca)
Here Comes The Night (H. Madiraca, A. P. Pupi)
Tequila (Chuck Rio)
Forever Bound (A. P. Pupi, H. Madiraca)
Precious (Martin L. Gore)
Going Home (H. Madiraca, A. P. Pupi)
Produced and Arranged by Pupi and Madiraca
Warhorse: Paul Di´Anno – Vocals Hrvoje Madiraca – Guitars Ante Pupačić Pupi – Guitars
Guest Musicians: Becky Baldwin (Bass Guitar on songs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9) Petar Šantić (Drums on songs: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10), (Bass guitar on song 10) Joe Lazarus (Drums on song 1) Andro Banovac (Backing Vocals on songs: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Danijel Stojan (Drums on song 5) Nikolina Belan (Backing Vocals on song 9)
Recorded in Studio Pupi Except Drums in Studio Deva, and drums in song Warhorse – Barnyard Studio
Mix: A. P. Pupi
Mastering: Dado Marušić Deva Except Going Home and The Doubt Within- Ante Pupačić Pupi Photography: Dado Marušić Deva Except Madiraca´s b/w by Nikola Brnaba
Album Cover Art / Logo Design: J.M. Navigator
Photos: Violeta Juras and MarKo Alvarado
About Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse: The core of the band and founders are Paul Di’Anno, vocals, Hrvoje Madiraca, guitar and Ante Pupačić Pupi, guitar.
Paul Andrews, a British singer better known by his stage name Paul Di’Anno, his nearly half-century-long career began explosively with Iron Maiden, when with the EP ‘The Soundhouse Tapes’, and the albums ‘Iron Maiden’ and ‘Killers ‘ forever cemented the foundations of heavy metal. With timeless hits like ‘Iron Maiden’, ‘Remember Tomorrow’, ‘Running Free’, ‘Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Killers’, ‘Wratchild’, Murders in the Rue Morgue’, ‘Purgatory’ etc., they influenced numerous musicians and bands and were responsible for the creation or development of many subgenres in metal music.
Paul is known as one of the most productive singers, who has a huge number of albums and other releases behind him, either as a solo artist or a member of bands such as Gogmagog, Di’Anno’s Battlezone, Praying Mantis, Killers, Rockfellas, Architects of Chaoz or Warhorse. In all his incarnations, Paul always knew how to find a way to the fans, with numerous hits, uncompromising singing, which is confirmed by his successful career and furious live shows around the world.
For the last eight years, Paul faced serious health problems that almost ended his career, but thanks to his loyal fans, friends, Iron Maiden and his strong will to overcome the disease, Paul is on a big world tour again, and he recorded a new album with the Paul D’Anno’s Warhorse band, which will be released in mid-2024 for BraveWords Records, a new label, which is also an integral part of one of the most strongest brands in heavy metal music.
This icon of heavy metal with the heart of a punk rock rebel never spared himself in his life, but he always gave everything for music and fans, which is why they have followed him faithfully for almost fifty years.
Warhorse is the original band/project of Paul Di’Anno. The first idea of forming a band arose in December 2021, when Paul and guitarist Hrvoje Madiraca met in Zagreb, Croatia. The formation and naming of this project happened simultaneously with the writing and recording of new songs, which were started immediately after Paul and Hrvoje joined hands and thus formed the band. Warhorse independently released the DVD single ‘Stop the War’ in a limited edition of 666 copies and sold it out in just a few days. This was followed by the fantastic ‘Stop the War’ lyrics video, which delighted fans around the world. The Warhorse project gathered fantastic guest musicians on some songs, and a video will be filmed for almost every song on the album. The core of the band itself is the three ‘horsemen’ Paul Di’Anno – vocals, Hrvoje Madiraca – guitars and Ante Pupačić Pupi – Guitars. Fans at Warhorse live shows can expect a live explosion, musical virtuosos and a top stage attraction. Paul Di’Anno in the stadium edition, would be the most appropriate description. Warhorse is a parallel band to his classic ‘Paul Di’Anno’ line-up and unlike his standard set list, Warhorse concerts will abound with Warhorse songs, with the addition of Iron Maiden classics and special, unexpected covers chosen by Paul Di’Anno.
Bruce Dickinson, Stjepan Juras (Paul Di’Anno’s Manager), Paul Di’Anno
Stjepan Juras, Paul Di’Anno‘s manager, just reported on a significant event in Iron Maiden and heavy metal history, “When we thought that nothing could surprise us anymore in the heavy metal world, tonight’s ‘miracle’ in Zagreb proved us all wrong. Paul Di’Anno and Bruce Dickinson met for the first time and had a friendly chat right in Zagreb. By coincidence, Bruce is promoting his new album ‘The Mandrake Project’ in Zagreb on tour on July 13, and on the same day, after Bruce’s show, Paul Di’Anno had a live promotion and signing session for his first album with the Paul Di’Annos’ Warhorse project. This was an exceptional opportunity for the two icons of heavy metal music and the legendary singers of the band Iron Maiden to meet for the first time after almost half a century. This is an exceptional night for the entire Iron Maiden community and for metal fans around the world, because it shows that Iron Maiden and everyone who was in that band, is one big family.”
In the book ‘666 Days with the Beast’, Stjepan described all the key moments of Paul’s recovery and new life, including the meeting with Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson. A special limited edition of this book can be ordered exclusively at http://www.maidencroatia.com/666days
Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse recently announced that their self-titled debut album will be released worldwide on July 19th via BraveWords Records.
Preorder Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse, with LIMITED EDITION SIGNED CARD (333 copies only): https://smarturl.it/Warhorse
Watch HERE – Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse – Here Comes The Night (Official Video)
Praise for the Warhorse album:
One of the best records for the summer. – The Metal Mag
A good metal album marking the return of one of the genre’s legends. Welcome back, Paul Di’Anno! – Roppongi Rocks
(Paul Di’Anno)… he can without a doubt still deliver. – Hard Rock Info
In Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse self-titled debut, the survivor, the entertainer and the voice of a multitude of respectable groups and music opinions, returns with a vengeance. – Liverpool Sound and Vision
Photos: Violeta Juras and MarKo Alvarado
Tracklisting:
Warhorse (A. P. Pupi, H. Madiraca)
Get Get Ready (H. Madiraca, A. P. Pupi)
Go (A. P. Pupi, H. Madiraca)
Stop The War (H. Madiraca, A. P. Pupi)
The Doubt Within (A. P. Pupi, H. Madiraca)
Here Comes The Night (H. Madiraca, A. P. Pupi)
Tequila (Chuck Rio)
Forever Bound (A. P. Pupi, H. Madiraca)
Precious (Martin L. Gore)
Going Home (H. Madiraca, A. P. Pupi)
Produced and Arranged by Pupi and Madiraca
Warhorse: Paul Di´Anno – Vocals Hrvoje Madiraca – Guitars Ante Pupačić Pupi – Guitars
Guest Musicians: Becky Baldwin (Bass Guitar on songs: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9) Petar Šantić (Drums on songs: 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10), (Bass guitar on song 10) Joe Lazarus (Drums on song 1) Andro Banovac (Backing Vocals on songs: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Danijel Stojan (Drums on song 5) Nikolina Belan (Backing Vocals on song 9)
Recorded in Studio Pupi Except Drums in Studio Deva, and drums in song Warhorse – Barnyard Studio
Mix: A. P. Pupi
Mastering: Dado Marušić Deva Except Going Home and The Doubt Within- Ante Pupačić Pupi Photography: Dado Marušić Deva Except Madiraca´s b/w by Nikola Brnaba
Album Cover Art / Logo Design: J.M. Navigator
About Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse: The core of the band and founders are Paul Di’Anno, vocals, Hrvoje Madiraca, guitar and Ante Pupačić Pupi, guitar.
Paul Andrews, a British singer better known by his stage name Paul Di’Anno, his nearly half-century-long career began explosively with Iron Maiden, when with the EP ‘The Soundhouse Tapes’, and the albums ‘Iron Maiden’ and ‘Killers ‘ forever cemented the foundations of heavy metal. With timeless hits like ‘Iron Maiden’, ‘Remember Tomorrow’, ‘Running Free’, ‘Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Killers’, ‘Wratchild’, Murders in the Rue Morgue’, ‘Purgatory’ etc., they influenced numerous musicians and bands and were responsible for the creation or development of many subgenres in metal music.
Paul is known as one of the most productive singers, who has a huge number of albums and other releases behind him, either as a solo artist or a member of bands such as Gogmagog, Di’Anno’s Battlezone, Praying Mantis, Killers, Rockfellas, Architects of Chaoz or Warhorse. In all his incarnations, Paul always knew how to find a way to the fans, with numerous hits, uncompromising singing, which is confirmed by his successful career and furious live shows around the world.
For the last eight years, Paul faced serious health problems that almost ended his career, but thanks to his loyal fans, friends, Iron Maiden and his strong will to overcome the disease, Paul is on a big world tour again, and he recorded a new album with the Paul D’Anno’s Warhorse band, which will be released in mid-2024 for BraveWords Records, a new label, which is also an integral part of one of the most strongest brands in heavy metal music.
This icon of heavy metal with the heart of a punk rock rebel never spared himself in his life, but he always gave everything for music and fans, which is why they have followed him faithfully for almost fifty years.
Warhorse is the original band/project of Paul Di’Anno. The first idea of forming a band arose in December 2021, when Paul and guitarist Hrvoje Madiraca met in Zagreb, Croatia. The formation and naming of this project happened simultaneously with the writing and recording of new songs, which were started immediately after Paul and Hrvoje joined hands and thus formed the band. Warhorse independently released the DVD single ‘Stop the War’ in a limited edition of 666 copies and sold it out in just a few days. This was followed by the fantastic ‘Stop the War’ lyrics video, which delighted fans around the world. The Warhorse project gathered fantastic guest musicians on some songs, and a video will be filmed for almost every song on the album. The core of the band itself is the three ‘horsemen’ Paul Di’Anno – vocals, Hrvoje Madiraca – guitars and Ante Pupačić Pupi – Guitars. Fans at Warhorse live shows can expect a live explosion, musical virtuosos and a top stage attraction. Paul Di’Anno in the stadium edition, would be the most appropriate description. Warhorse is a parallel band to his classic ‘Paul Di’Anno’ line-up and unlike his standard set list, Warhorse concerts will abound with Warhorse songs, with the addition of Iron Maiden classics and special, unexpected covers chosen by Paul Di’Anno.
The Metal Voice recently interview former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno. In the chat Paul talks about his upcoming Warhorse debut album and Iron Maiden legacy
Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse announce that their self-titled debut album will be released worldwide on July 19th via BraveWords Records
Paul Di’Anno speaking about his new album, “Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse is my first studio project after many years of being away from the studio and not performing. I remember when we announced that we were recording an album in Croatia with completely unknown musicians, many were shocked and no one knew in which direction we would go. Warhorse exudes pure energy and reflects everything I went through while recording the album.”
When asked if he would be open to having former Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton on Stage
“People have been moving this around but I say no. I really don’t see the point. Dennis is a great bloke, great guitar player. That is just for the cheap thrill side of things. I’m not here for that.”
When asked about the cover song of Depeche Mode’s ‘Precious’ off his Debut album Warhorse “Yeah, I please guilty on that one. They are one of my favorite bands of all time. Plus we all used to live near each other in Eats London, Essex. We would see each other around.”
When asked if he will be performing in North America “We got Canada coming up, if they let me back into the country again (Laughs). We are still working on US it’s up and down with them. “
When asked if he still loves performing Iron Maiden Songs after so many decades later
“Yeah, their classic songs they are fantastic, obviously and classics. We’ve made history, nobody sounded like us and it’s great. It’s good to do the honour because Iron Maiden aren’t doing them ( Most Di’anno era Songs) you know what I mean. So you get the best of both you know Maiden fans they get me F-kn up the songs up and Maiden doing a good job.”
When asked if Charlotte the Harlot song was based on a real person “Yeah sort of her real name is High Hill Lil. I think that is who (the band) are referring to.”
When asked what song he auditioned with for Iron Maiden ‘Deep Purple’s Dealer.”
Warhorse: Paul Di´Anno – Vocals Hrvoje Madiraca – Guitars Ante Pupačić Pupi – Guitars
Paul Di’Anno’s Warhorse released a EP entitled “Stop The War” on BraveWords Records. The EP “Stop The War” is in advance of the band’s upcoming full length debut album.
Speaking about the Stop The War EP, Paul Di’Anno said, “I’m looking forward to the digital release of ‘Stop the War’, ‘Warhorse’ and ‘The Doubt Within’ and I hope you like it. By my standards, too much time has passed since the recording of this album and I can’t wait to finally have this record in my hands.”
Warhorse members Hrvoje Madiraca and Ante Pupačić Pupi commented on the Stop The War EP, “Are you ready – Ready to rock? Cause we are ready – Ready to rock! As the song says 🙂 ! Enjoy the album, cheers!”
The debut Warhorse album releasing later in 2024 was recorded during 2022 and 2023 in Croatia and the UK. On nine new songs and two fantastic covers, Paul sings like never before and in a way that will surprise and leave all his fans speechless, as well as heavy metal fans in general. Paul will perform with Warhorse all over the world and return the old spirit of heavy metal to where it belongs.
The core of the band and founders are Paul Di’Anno, vocals, Hrvoje Madiraca, guitar and Ante Pupačić Pupi, guitar.
Paul Andrews, a British singer better known by his stage name Paul Di’Anno, his nearly half-century-long career began explosively with Iron Maiden, when with the EP ‘The Soundhouse Tapes’, and the albums ‘Iron Maiden’ and ‘Killers ‘ forever cemented the foundations of heavy metal. With timeless hits like ‘Iron Maiden’, ‘Remember Tomorrow’, ‘Running Free’, ‘Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Killers’, ‘Wratchild’, Murders in the Rue Morgue’, ‘Purgatory’ etc., they influenced numerous musicians and bands and were responsible for the creation or development of many subgenres in metal music.
Paul is known as one of the most productive singers, who has a huge number of albums and other releases behind him, either as a solo artist or a member of bands such as Gogmagog, Di’Anno’s Battlezone, Praying Mantis, Killers, Rockfellas, Architects of Chaoz or Warhorse. In all his incarnations, Paul always knew how to find a way to the fans, with numerous hits, uncompromising singing, which is confirmed by his successful career and furious live shows around the world.
For the last eight years, Paul faced serious health problems that almost ended his career, but thanks to his loyal fans, friends, Iron Maiden and his strong will to overcome the disease, Paul is on a big world tour again, and he recorded a new album with the Paul D’Anno’s Warhorse band, which will be released in mid-2024 for BraveWords Records, a new label, which is also an integral part of one of the most strongest brands in heavy metal music.
This icon of heavy metal with the heart of a punk rock rebel never spared himself in his life, but he always gave everything for music and fans, which is why they have followed him faithfully for almost fifty years.
Warhorse is the original band/project of Paul Di’Anno. The first idea of forming a band arose in December 2021, when Paul and guitarist Hrvoje Madiraca met in Zagreb, Croatia. The formation and naming of this project happened simultaneously with the writing and recording of new songs, which were started immediately after Paul and Hrvoje joined hands and thus formed the band. Warhorse independently released the DVD single ‘Stop the War’ in a limited edition of 666 copies and sold it out in just a few days. This was followed by the fantastic ‘Stop the War’ lyrics video, which delighted fans around the world. The Warhorse project gathered fantastic guest musicians on some songs, and a video will be filmed for almost every song on the album. The core of the band itself is the three ‘horsemen’ Paul Di’Anno – vocals, Hrvoje Madiraca – guitars and Ante Pupačić Pupi – Guitars. Fans at Warhorse live shows can expect a live explosion, musical virtuosos and a top stage attraction. Paul Di’Anno in the stadium edition, would be the most appropriate description. Warhorse is a parallel band to his classic ‘Paul Di’Anno’ line-up and unlike his standard set list, Warhorse concerts will abound with Warhorse songs, with the addition of Iron Maiden classics and special, unexpected covers chosen by Paul Di’Anno.
BraveWords Records have agreed to physical distribution deals with Plastic Head in Europe and MVD in North America.
For The Metal Voice in London, England, photographer Fernando Bonenfant Talks backstage to former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno at the final show in London supporting KK’s Priest.
Priest. Di’Anno talks about KK’s Priest Tour, touring with Judas Priest, New Music and upcoming Documentary.
When asked about his tour memories when Iron Maiden opened for Judas Priest in the 80’s “Apparently I pissed Kenny (K.K. Downing) off, um I don’t even remember saying this but apparently I said that. Judas Priest are a bunch of old men we’re going to blow them away which does sound like me, let’s be honest it does but the thing is, I don’t remember saying it. (laughs). Me and Ken didn’t speak for years until recently on the KK’s priest tour so we sort of buried the hatchet and he’s a lovely man and he’s an awesome guitar player and I have so much respect for him. We met a couple of months back (Performing at KK’s Steel Mill ) which was the first time we actually met up again after all these years. It was great. The band is phenomenal. “
When asked about new music “We have the new WARHORSE album coming out next year. I’m writing with my writing partner in Mexico, Marco Benjamin Alvaro. We’ve been writing a few tracks here and there.”
When asked about the upcoming documentary ” I don’t know much about it really, all I do is I just turn up and do it. I’m a little bit upset because I was hoping I’d be up on my feet but it’s not happened. So you get the sort of documentary of the highs and lows of being in a wheelchair and struggling. And since all this happened to me, I suffer from really severe PTSD and it’s not good. You know it changes your whole personality. Sometimes you’re happy go-lucky, other times I’m screaming I want to kill people. It’s not good and that’s not me. I’m only a happy go-lucky person until somebody pisses me off then I’ll beat you (laughs) up but you know so it’s been a bit difficult. So that’ll be out very soon (documentary).”
When asked if there was anything else he would like to say to his fans “Yes you’ve been amazing. Everybody all over the world. We just did this massive tour of Brazil last year just before Christmas and we played more shows in Brazil than we have ever played. Everybody’s been helping me because I ran out of money when I got sick. So the people who helped me get the rest of the operation finished or operations has been the crowdfund which comes from Canada comes from England comes from everywhere, we almost got it finished and then Iron Maiden helped out as well which is awesome. So I want to say to all the fans who do come to the show, thank you for accepting me as I am in the wheelchair at the moment but thank you for everything. You gave me my whole Faith back in human nature. “
Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno performed final U.K. tour leg on October 12 at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, England as the support act along with Burning Witches for KK’S PRIEST.
Joining Di’Anno in his backing band on the U.K. tour George “Gt” Stergiou on guitar, Adam Breyer on guitar, Simon Spence on bass and Joe Lazarus on drums.
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