During a recent interview with Chaoszine, Nicko McBrain further discussed his decision to retire from touring with Iron Maiden. The drummer says “it was an easy decision, but [he wishes he] could still play with the guys.” McBrain said the following when asked how he feels after playing his final show with the band: “Mixed…
Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith is among the numerous people who lost their homes amid the recent wildfires in California. The news was confirmed by his wife Nathalie: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nathalie Dufresne Smith (@nathalie_d_smith) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nathalie Dufresne Smith (@nathalie_d_smith)
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has shared some more thoughts on the band’s upcoming “Run For Your Lives” tour. As previously reported, that trek will find the band celebrating their 50th anniversary with a setlist spanning their first nine albums. Dickinson said the following: “Hello folks. This is my tour pass for 2024. That’ll get…
Iron Maiden have shared a new tribute video for Nicko McBrain, who recently announced his retirement from touring. The clip, which can be found below, focuses on the drummer’s final live show, which took place in São Paulo, Brazil on December 7. As previously reported, the band intend to move forward with Simon Dawson on…
Iron Maiden have recruited Simon Dawson as their new live drummer. He is taking over for Nicko McBrain, who recently announced his retirement from touring. Notably, Dawson also performs with bassist Steve Harris in British Lion. The band issued the following statement: “As ‘The Future Past Tour’ concludes after 81 shows to over 1.4 million…
Last night (December 7), Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain played his final show with the band at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil. As such, frontman Bruce Dickinson took some time to pay tribute to the drummer. He said the following: “Tonight is a very special night, as some of you, I think probably all of…
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain has officially announced his retirement from touring. The drummer’s final show with the band will be held tonight (December 7) in Sao Paulo, Brazil. McBrain issued the following statement: “After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind…
It looks like Iron Maiden’s “Legacy Of The Beast” mobile game is officially coming to a close. Navigator Games have confirmed that the game will go offline at the end of 2024. Navigator Games commented: “As the band’s 2023/24 ‘The Future Past’ tour concludes in Brazil this weekend, we’re reminded of this games’ incredible achievements…
During Iron Maiden’s November 20 concert at Estadio GNP Seguros in Mexico City, Mexico, guitarist Janick Gers ended up falling onstage. You can see some fan-filmed footage of that below. Fortunately, he appeared to be okay. [via Blabbermouth]
A cause of death has been revealed for original Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno. His passing was related to a tear in the sac around his heart. The following statement was posted on his Facebook page: “Dear fans and friends, we have received permission from Paul’s family to bring you the news of Paul’s cause…
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