Ex-Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di'Anno Lashes Out at Fan Chanting Bruce Dickinson's Name (VIDEO)

Posted on Nov 15th 2012 11:20AM by Amy Sciarretto Comments

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Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di'Anno was not psyched by a fan shouting current (and most beloved) singer Bruce Dickinson's name repeatedly at his show in the Ukraine on Nov. 13. He was so pissed, in fact, that he even threatened to fight the heckler. Can you say "Cranky?"

According to Blabbemouth, and fan-filmed footage of the show, Di'Anno, who was replaced by Dickinson in 1981, grew increasingly incensed by the heckling. The "fan" apologized for his actions, but Di'Anno insulted his manhood and called him "gay" and threatened him with force. "I'm sorry, I didn't say I was a nice guy. You fuck me up, I'll kick your fucking ass," he barked.

After leaving and then returning to the stage, Di'Anno, 54, compares himself to Dickinson, saying, "I'm sorry, I'm a bit bigger than Bruce Dickinson and I fight like a motherfucker." Yes, Paul, that may be true, but do you fly commercial planes like Dickinson does?

It's quite a spectacle and certainly not a flattering look on Di'Anno's part.

Di'Anno pleaded guilty to benefit fraud in 2011 where the singer reportedly scammed British taxpayers out of more than $67,500.

Watch Di'Anno antagonize the fan below. But you will need to carve some time out of your day for it, as it goes on for nearly 20 minutes. Drama, drama, drama.

Paul Di'Anno Lashing Out at a Heckler
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Johnno

...I just don't understand why that twit fan went to see Paul is he doesn't like him...anyway my stament is that Bruce is bore & Paul is a true Rockin Voice...cheers to all...!!!

November 23 2012 at 3:24 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ltd777

yeah well what if i went to a maiden show and yelled at bruce the whole time, "Di'Anno ". you don't go to a show to disrespect a band member it is both a waste of money and their time.

November 15 2012 at 5:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DD Verny

Uncomfy in so many ways, you feel bad for Paul, hes old, Hes fat. Some 23 year old douchebag whos paid no dues in his life to keep going on and on, not shut uo and his other band mates didnt step or smack him in the face. Hes lucky. You carry on like that in LA, or Toledo or NYC you'll get your face smashed in.

November 15 2012 at 1:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joe Kroger

The guy is an idiot. Di'anno is a madman.

November 15 2012 at 11:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joe Kroger

Guy is an idiot. Di'anno is a madman.

November 15 2012 at 11:39 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DD Verny

You say "beloved" singer, but that's a matter of opinion. Also why should he NOT be cranky/, the guy paid his dues hes 56 or something who need s a jerk off in the crowd

November 15 2012 at 11:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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