PAUL DI'ANNO: 'In Memory Of' Compilation Album To Include Previously Unreleased Songs
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Metalville Records will release "In Memory Of" from Paul Di'Anno on May 16.
On May 17 this year, the frontman of the groundbreaking first two IRON MAIDEN albums would have celebrated his 67th birthday. Unfortunately, we received the bitter news last October that the charismatic singer had passed away unexpectedly at his home in Salisbury.
"In Memory Of" is a selection of the best songs that Paul recorded during his time at Metalville Records. In addition, "In Memory Of" contains two bonus tracks that have never been released in physical form before. "Je Suis Charlie" is a track from Paul's ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ phase, which was only released digitally at the time. "Killers" is a live version from the Wacken Open Air 2015.
The previously unpublished photos contained in the booklet and the liner notes written exclusively for the album by internationally recognized MAIDEN biographer Matthias Mader are a special added value for fans.
Di'Anno was always a person who, despite his own health problems, was concerned about the well-being of others and took a corresponding interest in their fate. To honor this in the spirit of the unforgotten artist, part of the proceeds from the sale of every CD and LP of "In Memory Of" will go to the charitable organization Metality e.V.
"In Memory Of" track listing:
01. PAUL DI'ANNO - "Impaler" (live)
02. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ - "Je Suis Charlie" (prev. unreleased)
03. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ - "Switched Off... Released"
04. PAUL DI'ANNO - "The Beast Arises" (live)
05. PAUL DI'ANNO - "Marshall Lokjaw" (live)
06. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ - "Rejected"
07. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ - "You've Been Kissed By The Wings Of The Angel Of Death"
08. PAUL DI'ANNO - "Running Free" (live)
09. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ - "Apache Falls"
10. PAUL DI'ANNO - "Blitzkrieg Bop" (live)
11. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ - "Killers" (prev. unreleased live)
12. ARCHITECTS OF CHAOZ - "Soldier Of Fortune"
Born in Chingford, East London on May 17, 1958, Di'Anno, whose real name was Paul Andrews, first came to prominence as lead singer of 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.
The book "To Hell And Back With The Beast (And Mini Beast)" about Di'Anno's final years is available for pre-order at www.maidencroatia.com. It is the sequel to "666 Days With The Beast", which was made available last December and sold out very quickly.
Di'Anno was laid to rest on November 21, 2024 at the City Of London Cemetery And Crematorium in Manor Park, East London, United Kingdom.
An official statement shared to Di'Anno's Facebook page on November 11, 2024 with permission from the late musician's family revealed that his cause of death was caused by a "tear in the sac around the heart."
(Source: www.blabbermouth.net)
