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Paul Di'Anno Compares His Band With Iron Maiden

posted Nov 9, 2008 at 5:13 PM by Diamond Oz.  (10 Comments)

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In a recent interview with Rockinnet.com, singer Paul Di'anno was asked what he thought of Iron Maiden in todays world and what performing means to him. An excerpt from the chat is as follows:

Rockonnet.com: What do you think about Iron Maiden (these days)?
Di'Anno: "Who cares!!"

Rockonnet.com: You rock more?
Di'Anno: "I think we do, yeah. We’re not here for money making. We play for very little money nowadays. I mean, we don’t need the money. I mean we sold; well I sold about 30 million records. So I don’t really care – It’s not about the money. We just love to play."

Rockonnet.com: Where do you have the biggest fan base in the world?
Di'Anno: "Well, we have been concerting Europe at the moment, but I would obviously say Brazil and United States. But Europe is fantastic because we did the Wacken festival three years ago - 45,000 people going absolutely nuts. We did Sweden Rock (recently). Fucking 100,000 people going absolutely crazy. It’s great. We win them over (the fans) where ever we go. I think what it is…not because we are great musicians and stuff like that. I think it’s because we are just normal people. You know. I think the audience, the fans and kids that come to see us understand that we are just a bunch of idiots that go out there and have fun. That’s what it’s about, really. It doesn’t really matter I mean. I’ve sold (lots of) records. It ain’t the money. It never has been and never will be. I’d play for hamburger and beer at the end of the day because I love to play. So that’s what it’s all about for me."

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10 Comments on "Paul Di'Anno Compares His Band With Iron Maiden"

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1. brandedcfh420 writes:

""I mean we sold; well I sold about 30 million records.""

...even though its your band you didnt sell sh1t by yourself dude. all he does in this article is talk so good about himself...what a joke....not saying he doesnt have talent or anything, but after this article he just sounds like some1 who is in love with themself....

Rockonnet.com: What do you think about Iron Maiden (these days)?
Di'Anno: "Who cares!!"

i care!!!!

# Nov 9, 2008 @ 5:59 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. Gunface138 writes:

What an ass...
Maiden's recent stuff has been a little weak, but it's not bad. And I don't think Di'Anno could come anywhere near Hallowed Be Thy Name or 2 Minutes To Midnight.... KILLER songs.

# Nov 10, 2008 @ 12:00 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. Jammy writes:

Haha what an idiot.. he´s so jealous of Maiden... "sold 30 million records"... suuuuure... He´s so poor!

# Nov 10, 2008 @ 8:25 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. XWigglesX writes:

What a knob

# Nov 10, 2008 @ 8:41 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. americanpatriot1 writes:

That's Paul for ya. It just seems that he never grew up. He still parties like he's 21, and he just seems bitter. If he would have stayed with Maiden, they would have done OK, but Bruce is why Maiden is what it is.

# Nov 10, 2008 @ 10:06 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. Jomama writes:

I am a Paul fan as well as a Bruce Fan. You can't deny Maiden's first 2 albums with Paul. That's how I got turned on to Maiden. So he hasn't been as "popular" since. But he still wants to rock and that's all that matters to him. I am fan of Bruce, and he can be an a$$ sometimes as well. It's called lead singer syndrome. lol.

# Nov 10, 2008 @ 10:19 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. Biedrik writes:

Paul is the Dave Mustaine of Iron Maiden

# Nov 10, 2008 @ 11:34 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. That_One_Guy writes:

What a pompous ass. I liked Di'Anno in Iron Maiden, but he just doesn't stack up to Bruce d***inson. d***inson made that band what it is today.

# Nov 10, 2008 @ 11:39 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. Bastard_Of_Bodom writes:

Is he always like this ???

# Nov 10, 2008 @ 1:01 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. rutz writes:

its very clear why he isn't in maiden anymore. aside from his voice.

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