Fans of the late Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno will have one final opportunity to hear the legendary frontman in his element. A new live album capturing one of his very last performances is set for release in 2026, documenting a show recorded just weeks before his passing in late 2024.
The source material for this poignant release comes from the Stonedead Festival at Newark Showground in Newark-on-Trent, England. Recorded in late August 2024, the set took place less than two months before Di’Anno‘s death, marking his final documented live appearance on British soil.
A statement released today on Di’Anno‘s official social media channels confirmed the project and offered insight into the production process, while also thanking the festival organizers for their generosity in making the release possible.
“Dear fans. Less than a month ago, we announced that the last Paul Di’Anno live album would be released in 2026, recorded on his last UK tour, specifically at the Stonedead Festival in 2024, less than two months before his death.
“We would like to thank the promoter Chris Sumby who gave us the audio files for free and made it possible for this album to finally see the light of day.
“Paul‘s Norwegian backing band, together with the producers and the record label, is working diligently on this project, whose name and cover page we decided to reveal in the first months of 2026. At the same time, the record label will be announced, and in the meantime, Henrik Haugsnes Kaupang, Paul‘s drummer, made a video in which he explains their motivations for releasing this album.
“We listened to your wishes and although the plan was to release only strictly unlimited vinyl, there will also be a smaller amount of CDs for sale for fans and collectors who want it. All of Paul‘s rights and royalties arising from this album will, of course, be passed on to his legal heir.
“We wish you all pleasant holidays and a happy New Year. These days, the long-awaited third book from ‘The Beast‘ trilogy entitled ‘The Last Days Of The Beast‘ will be published, which you can order at www.maidencroatia.com.”
2026 is shaping up to be a significant year for preserving Di’Anno‘s legacy. In addition to the live album and the newly published book, “The Last Days Of The Beast,” an official documentary titled “Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer” is also slated for release. The film is directed by Wes Orshoski, the filmmaker behind the acclaimed Lemmy documentary and “The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead.”
