Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain retires

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain retires after final touring gig in his 42-year run
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain played his final show with the heavy metal band just hours after announcing 'a step back from the grind' of touring.
Rock + Metal Musicians Pay Tribute After Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain Retires From Touring
Tributes from rock and metal legends have poured in, celebrating Nicko McBrain 's incredible 42-year career in Iron Maiden. The 72-year-old drummer announced over the weekend that his final show with the band would be that very night at the conclusion of The Future Past tour in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Iron Maiden share heartfelt backstage video of Nicko McBrain’s final concert
After announcing his intention to retire from the live stage, McBrain played his last show with Iron Maiden over the weekend
Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Announces He's Taking a ‘Step Back' From Touring
The legendary drummer's final performance with the iconic rock band is scheduled for Nov. 7 in São Paulo, Brazil.
Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Announces Retirement From Touring
Iron Maiden’s longtime drummer Nicko McBrain announced Saturday that he is retiring from touring following tonight’s concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Nicko McBrain Annouces End of Iron Maiden Touring Career
Tonight's show marks the conclusion of Iron Maiden's 2024 The Future Past tour. The band is scheduled to return to the road in May 2025 for the Run For Your Lives tour. Their statement notes that a replacement for McBrain is already lined up: "Maiden always get their man and our already chosen new drummer will be announced very shortly."
Iron Maiden Announce New Drummer After Nicko McBrain’s Final Show
Iron Maiden have announced a successor to recently retired drummer Nicko McBrain: Simon Dawson of Steve Harris ' other band, British Lion. The band posted the following statement to social media:
IRON MAIDEN Shares Emotional Video Recap Of NICKO MCBRAIN's Final Show
Longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain played his final show with Iron Maiden on December 7 in São Paulo, Brazil. Iron Maiden has since recruited drummer Simon Dawson of British Lion for future live shows, which begin in May 2025. In the meantime, Iron Maiden has shared an emotional video recap of McBrain 's final show that you can watch above.
Watch Nicko McBrain Play His Last Iron Maiden Show
The show brought Iron Maiden's 2024 The Future Past tour to an end. The band will return to the road in May 2025 for their 50th anniversary Run For Your Lives tour. Early Sunday mormning they announced that Simon Dawson, who's been playing with Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris in the band British Lion for over a decade, will take over for McBrain.
Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Quits Touring
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Iron Maiden’s ‘Thank You’ Tribute to Nicko McBrain Might Make You Cry
Iron Maiden have just shared a thank you tribute to longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who officially retired from touring with the band over the weekend. In a newly released video, the metal legends take fans behind the scenes of McBrain’s final show,
Rock band's drummer plays last show after revealing retirement from touring
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has played his last show after announcing his retirement from touring. The drummer, 72, ...
Watch Bruce Dickinson pay tribute to Nicko McBrain during his final ever show
With the crowd chanting "Nicko! Nicko!" after Stranger In A Strange Land, the second song of the set, frontman Bruce ...