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
Wrathchild
Paul Di'anno Lyrics
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Of angriness and greed
Of dominance and persecution
My mother was a queen
My dad I've never seen
I was never meant to be
Now I spend my time
Looking all around
To be found,
Until I find him
I'm never gonna stop searching
I'm going to find my man
Gonna travel round
Cos I'm a wrathchild
Well I'm a wrathchild
Yeh I'm a wrathchild
Some say it shouldn't matter
Ain't nothing gonna alter
The course of my destination
But I know I've gotta find
Some seriaus peace of mind
Or I know I'll just go crazy
Now I spend my time
Looking all around
For a man that's nowhere
To be found,
Until I find him
I'm never gonna stop searching
I'm going to find my man
Gonna travel round
Cos I'm a wrathchild
Well I'm a wrathchild
Yeh I'm a wrathchild
The lyrics to Paul Di'Anno's song Wrathchild describe the persona of the singer as a product of a corrupt environment filled with anger, greed, and oppression. He is searching for his purpose and identity, claiming that he was never meant to be born into this world. However, he is determined to find a man who is nowhere to be found as it seems to be part of his purpose. Until he finds this man, he will not stop searching, traveling around and experiencing life. In the second verse, he acknowledges that some people might think that it doesn't matter where he ends up, but he knows he needs to find peace of mind, or else he'll go crazy. The repetition of the phrase "Looking all around for a man that's nowhere to be found" emphasizes the singer's sense of frustration and desperation.
The lyrics of Wrathchild are open to different interpretations, but one possible meaning is that the singer is searching for a father figure or a mentor who can guide him through life. The absence of his father and the corrupted nature of his environment have left him restless and confused, and he believes that finding this man will give him a sense of purpose and direction. The repetition of the phrase "I'm going to find my man" shows the determination of the singer to succeed in his quest, even though there is no guarantee of success.
Line by Line Meaning
I was born into a scene
I was born into a world of chaos and conflict
Of angriness and greed
A world filled with aggression and avarice
Of dominance and persecution
A world dominated by those who seek to oppress
My mother was a queen
My mother was a powerful figure in this world
My dad I've never seen
I never knew my father
I was never meant to be
I was never supposed to exist in this world
Now I spend my time
My days are now filled with
Looking all around
Searching every corner
For a man that's nowhere
For a man who cannot be found
To be found,
Until I find him
But I will not stop
I'm never gonna stop searching
Until I find him
I'm going to find my man
I will travel the world to find him
Gonna travel round
Cos I'm a wrathchild
Because I am a product of this chaotic world
Well I'm a wrathchild
Yeh I'm a wrathchild
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stephen Percy Harris
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@exoticvibes8419
I cant imagine the first 2 albums without Paul and the rest without Dickinson .Τhere is no comparison, 2 fantastic times, 2 fantastic singers !
@Airborne_376
Well there's a third one
@Sa_tycker_jag
@@Airborne_376 He is not bad, but cant be compared to these two
@arnarsigurjonsson2511
Well put, totally agree
@MARRANCA2
Yeah...Blaze Bayley is a bit too Goth for maiden.
@hfboehm
agreed
@bonfire50
I love Di Anno's voice here!
@angelrosas443
si porque es uno de los mejores vocalistas de iro maiden
@CarlosMartinez-lm8ts
I FUCKING LOVE HIS VOICE!!!!!!!
@properone3433
Best of the best this days