SLAYER guitarist Kerry King and his solo band paid tribute to former IRON MAIDEN vocalist Paul Di’Anno by performing a cover of the MAIDEN classic “Killers” at their shows on Tuesday, December 3, at the Roundhouse in Sydney, Australia, and again on Wednesday, December 4, at the Northcote Theatre in Melbourne, Australia.
Di’Anno, born Paul Andrews, passed away at his Salisbury home on October 21 at the age of 66.
Paul, born on May 17, 1958, in Chingford, East London, gained recognition as the lead singer of the English heavy metal band IRON MAIDEN from 1978 to 1981. He lent his vocals to their groundbreaking debut album, Iron Maiden, as well as the highly influential follow-up, Killers.
Di’Anno had a prolific career since his departure from the band. He has recorded extensively with BATTLEZONE and KILLERS, released solo albums, and made numerous guest appearances. Even while battling significant health issues that have confined him to a wheelchair in recent years, Di’Anno has continued to captivate audiences worldwide, performing over 100 shows since 2023.
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