Iron Maiden mourns death of original singer: ‘We are deeply saddened’

The singer also did vocals for the groups More, Wildfire and Sweet.
Paul Mario Day: The original lead singer for the 1970s British heavy metal group Iron Maiden died on July 29. He was 69. (Michael Putland/Getty Images)

Iron Maiden has shared a statement mourning the death of the band’s original singer, Paul Mario Day.

“We are deeply saddened that Paul Mario Day, Iron Maiden’s first ever vocalist back in 1975, has passed away,” the metal icons write in a Facebook post. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to Paul’s family and friends.”

We are deeply saddened that Paul Mario Day, Iron Maiden’s first ever vocalist back in 1975, has passed away. Our...

Posted by Iron Maiden on Wednesday, July 30, 2025

“Paul was a lovely person and good mate,” the post continues. “Rest in peace Paul.”

Day was in Maiden for a year before being replaced by Dennis Wilcock, who was then replaced by Paul Di’Anno. Current Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson joined in 1981.

Day’s death was announced Tuesday by the band Sweet, with whom he played for a stint in the ’80s.

Paul Mario Day RIP IN 1985 Mick Tucker and myself put together the first new line-up of Sweet after the hiatus of the...

Posted by The Sweet on Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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