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…
During their recent shows in Australia, Slayer guitarist Kerry King and his solo band, vocalist Mark Osegueda (Death Angel), guitarist Phil Demmel (Category 7, ex-Machine Head), drummer Paul Bostaph (Slayer), and bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH), paid tribute to the late Paul Di’Anno with a live cover of Iron Maiden’s “Killers.” You can see some fan-filmed…
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]
Smith/Kotzen, the band featuring Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Richie Kotzen (The Winery Dogs), have premiered a new video for their new song “White Noise.” This track is from the duo’s new album “Black Light / White Noise,” which will be released on March 7. Smith said the following about the song: “The song is…
Blaze Bayley (ex-Iron Maiden) will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Silicon Messiah” on a spring European/UK tour. The singer plans to perform songs from that album along with tracks from “Circle Of Stone” and Iron Maiden. Tour Dates: With White Raven Down: 05/08 Blackpool, UK – Waterloo 05/09 Milton Keynes, UK – Craufurd Arms…
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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