Paul Di'Anno began his professional musical career singing with Iron Maiden in 1978. His style has been described as more punk-influenced than Iron Maiden's following vocalist Bruce Dickinson. Di'Anno left the band after two albums, the reasons for so vary between sources; either leaving by his own will or being sacked due to excessive drug and drinking habits with a conflicting personality .
Despite his short tenure in the band, Paul Di'Anno is seen as a major factor in the early development of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) movement.
After this, Paul moved onto various projects such as Di'Anno, Battlezone and Killers with varying commercial success. Now, his band is simply known as Paul Di'Anno.
In his post-Maiden career, Di'Anno has issued numerous albums over the years, as both a solo artist and as a member of such bands as Gogmagog, Di'Anno's Battlezone, Praying Mantis, Killers, and Rockfellas.
Paul Di'Anno has been in or has recorded with the following bands:
* Iron Maiden (1978 - 1981)
* Di'Anno (1983 - 1985, 2000)
* Gogmagog (1985)
* Battlezone (1985 - 1989, 1998)
* Praying Mantis (1990)
* Killers (1990 - 1997, 2001 - 2003)
* Paul Di'Anno & Dennis Stratton (1995 - 1996)
* The Almighty Inbredz (1999)
* Paul Di'Anno (1997 - 1999, 2000 - Present)
Discography with Iron Maiden:
Title: The Soundhouse tapes
Released: 1979
Track list:
1. Iron Maiden
2. Invasion
3. Prowler
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Title: Running Free
Released: 1980
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Dennis Stratton - Guitar
Track list:
1. Running Free
2. Burning Ambition
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Title: Sanctuary
Released: 1980
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Dennis Stratton - Guitar
Track list:
1. Sanctuary
2. Drifter
3. I've Got The Fire
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Title: Women In Uniform
Released 1980
Line up:
* Paul Di'anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Dennis Stratton - Guitar
Track list:
1. Women In Uniform
2. Invasion
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Title: Twilight Zone
Released 1981
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Adrian Smith - Guitar
Track list:
1. Twilight Zone
2. Wrathchild
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Title: Purgatory
Released 1981
Line up:
* Paul Di'anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
* Adrian Smith - Guitar
Track list:
1. Purgatory
2. Genghis Khan
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Title: Metal For Muthas
Released 1980
Line up
* Paul Di'anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Tony Parsons - Guitar
* Clive Burr - Drums
Track list:
1. Sanctuary
2. Wrathchild
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Title: Iron Maiden
Released 1980
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Dennis Stratton
* Clive Burr - Drums
Track list:
1. Prowler
2. Remember Tomorrow
3. Running Free
4. Phantom Of The Opera
5. Transylvania
6. Strange World
7. Charlotte The Harlot
8. Iron Maiden
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Title:
Killers
Released 1981
Format CD/LP
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Adrian Smith
* Clive Burr - Drums
Track list:
1. The Ides Of March
2. Wrathchild
3. Murders In The Rue Morgue
4. Another Life
5. Genghis Khan
6. Innocent Exile
7. Killers
8. Twilight Zone
9. Prodigal Son
10. Purgatory
11. Drifter
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Title:
Maiden Japan
Released: 1981
Line up:
* Paul Di'Anno - Vocals
* Steve Harris - Bass
* Dave Murray - Guitar
* Adrian Smith
* Clive Burr - Drums
Track list:
1. Running Free
2. Remember Tomorrow
3. Wrathchild
4. Killers
5. Innocent Exile
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Title: Best Of The Beast
Released 1996
Line up: Various Iron Maiden line ups (1980-1996)
Track list (with Paul Di'Anno):
Disc 2.
14. Iron Maiden (Soundhouse 7")
13. Strange World (Soundhouse sessions, unreleased)
12. Sanctuary
11. Phantom Of The Opera
10. Wrathchild
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Title: Best Of B-Sides
Released 2002
Various Iron Maiden line-ups (1980-2002)
Track list (with Paul Di'Anno):
Disc 1.
1. Burning Ambibition
2. Drifter (Live)
3. Invasion
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Title BBC Archives
Released 2002
Line up: Iron Maiden line-ups 1979-1982
Track list (with Paul Di'Anno):
Disc 1. (Friday Rock Show Session (1979))
1. Iron Maiden
2. Running Free
3. Transylvania
4. Sanctuary
Disc 2. (Reading Festival (August 23th 1980))
1. Prowler
2. Remember Tomorrow
3. Killers
4. Running Free
5. Transylvania
6. Iron Maiden
Nomad
Paul Di'anno Lyrics
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A thousand cries for help but no pity underneath the sun
I have seen a world where nobody gives a damn
Shed your tears of blood children, all join hands to die
Scar upon scar, pain upon pain
Building layers high upon my back
Rage against race, the world becomes my cage
In Paul Di'anno's song "Nomad," the artist speaks about his life as a world traveler – a person who moves freely from place to place. The lyrics convey a deep sense of despair and hopelessness, as the singer tries to find peace in a world that doesn't seem to care. He sees the many cries for help around him, but nobody seems to listen, and everyone is caught up in their own misery.
The singer describes his sense of isolation and alienation, as he moves around from one place to another. Despite his best efforts to find peace, he remains trapped in a world where nobody seems to care. He talks about the many scars and pains that he has accumulated over the years, as he tries to navigate the complex social landscape of the world. He speaks of his rage against racism, which he sees as one of the main causes of his entrapment.
The song's bleak and somber tone is mirrored in the stark and uncompromising instrumentals, which create an atmosphere of bleak desolation. The song serves as a powerful statement about the human condition, and the sense of despair that many people experience in our modern, chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
I move around the world, seeking peace but finding none
I travel far and wide in search for serenity but it eludes me every time
A thousand cries for help but no pity underneath the sun
I hear countless pleas for assistance but no one seems to care in this cruel world
I have seen a world where nobody gives a damn
I have witnessed a society in which no one shows any concern or interest
Shed your tears of blood children, all join hands to die
Young ones, weep tears of agony and unite in facing imminent death
Scar upon scar, pain upon pain
My physical and emotional traumas continue to accumulate, causing intense suffering
Building layers high upon my back
My burdens and afflictions stack up and weigh me down, becoming increasingly difficult to carry
Rage against race, the world becomes my cage
I feel intense anger and resentment towards societal discrimination, which- combined with other factors- confines and entraps me
Never finding hope, I'm trapped
I have never found any optimism or expectation of betterment and so I remain imprisoned
Contributed by Ellie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TAILLGUNNERR
with Aquiles Priester on drums and a great voice to back it up i am definitely blown away by this
metalhead61
Vocal foda
franciele rataiczyk
MUITO BOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rod Burkholz
Very pleased to finally be discovering Paul’s solo stuff all these decades after becoming a Maiden Fan. I wish I would’ve found it sooner. His voice is such a perfect combination of gritty and buttery. A true talent he’s got.
Fabrício Assis MG
The brazilian drummer Aquiles Priester kickin' ass, before join to Angra!
Brian steff magnussen
Of all Paul's works this has to be one of the best ever.
quacka 1003
Brian steff magnussen.. What drugs are you on? This isn't a patch compared to Maidens first two albums.
Gabriel P
This is good, but nothing compares to Murder One, or the Maiden albums xDxD
Martin Rico
este disco lo puedo comparar en calidad , con cualquiera de Dickinson y iron Maiden, lo mejor de Paul!
Christina κ.
Love you!!!great voice😙