Paul Mario Day, the English singer best known for serving as the original vocalist for the iconic metal band Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 69. No cause of death has been provided.

Paul Mario Day, the original vocalist of Iron Maiden, has died. He was 69. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, July 29 on Instagram by his band MORE.

Following his dismissal from Iron Maiden, Day formed the new wave of British heavy metal band More, singing on their 1981 debut album Warhead. He fronted the band Wildfire from 1983 to 1984, and in 1985 he joined Andy Scott and Mick Tucker's reformed Sweet, performing on their 1986 album Live at the Marquee.