Nicko McBrain will be taking part in an in-store signing at Barnes & Noble in Fort Lauderdale, FL on December 13. The event will find the drummer signing copies of “Iron Maiden: Infinite Dreams – The Official Visual History.” Further information was shared on barnesandnoble.com: “Join Barnes & Noble Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, December 13th…
During a recent appearance on Waste Some Time With Jason Green,, Nicko McBrain further discussed his decision to retire from touring with Iron Maiden. The drummer also confirmed that he is “still a member of the band.” McBrain said the following: “I’m still a member of the band, but what does that mean exactly? Well,…
Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith and Nicko McBrain and Tool’s Justin Chancellor recently performed a cover Jeff Beck‘s “Going Down“ during a wedding in Tuscany, Italy. You can see fan-filmed footage of that below. The aforementioned wedding saw Smith’s daughter Natasha tying the knot.
Nicko McBrain (Iron Maiden) and Modern Drummer CEO David Frangioni have announced a new podcast called “Metal Sticks.” The series is “dedicated to interviewing iconic artists, educating drummers of all styles and genres, amplifying young talent, and showcasing Nicko’s archive of iconic gear and memorabilia.” “Metal Sticks” can be found through all streaming platforms. A…
Nicko McBrain has booked some Florida shows with his Titanium Tart project. This news comes after the drummer previously retired from the road with Iron Maiden. Here’s the newly announced dates: 07/17 Sebastian, FL – Capt Hirams 07/19 Pompano Beach, FL – Piper’s Pub 07/25 Sanford, FL – The Barn 07/26 Clearwater, FL – OCC…
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 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…
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