Remembering Paul Mario Day, the first vocalist of Iron Maiden

• Paul Mario Day passed away on July 29, 2025, in Newcastle.
• He was the first vocalist of Iron Maiden and performed with the band The Sweet.
• His career included several bands, including More and Wildfire.

On July 29, 2025, the news of the death of Paul Mario Day, the first vocalist of the legendary heavy metal band Iron Maiden, which lasted 69 years, became known. His death was mourned by the band More, with which he performed in the years 1980-1981. Some details about his death remain unknown, but it is known that he passed peacefully in his home in Newcastle, Australia.

Paul Mario Day, who was born in 1956 in London, became the first vocalist of Iron Maiden in 1975. His career with the band lasted less than a year, as he was replaced in 1976. After Iron Maiden, he continued his music career, joining the band The Sweet in 1985, where he achieved significant success. His voice and stage presence became important components of British glam rock and heavy metal.

Day also performed with the bands More and Wildfire, remaining active in music until his final days. His contribution to the development of heavy metal and rock music in general will remain in the memory of many fans.

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