Longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nick McBrain has retired from his touring position within the band. Iron Maiden has since announced Simon Dawson as their new live drummer.

Iron Maiden have chosen Simon Dawson as the band's new touring drummer, just one day after ex-drummer Nicko McBrain announced his retirement.

Iron Maiden have announced their new touring drummer: Simon Dawson, a former session drummer and Maiden bassist Steve Harris's longtime bandmate in British Lion. Dawson will be stepping in for Nicko McBrain, who retired from the road as last night's show in São Paulo, Brazil.

Iron Maiden have revealed their new live drummer hours after Nicko McBrain played his final show with the metal legends. See how fans have reacted.

A day after the sad news that Nicko McBrain will be retiring as Iron Maiden's full-time drummer, his replacement has been revealed

Following Nicko McBrain’s retirement from touring, Iron Maiden have revealed that “a name familiar to many of our fans” will be stepping in next year.

After announcing his intention to retire from the live stage, McBrain played his last show with Iron Maiden over the weekend

Iron Maiden has announced a successor to recently retired drummer Nicko McBrain: Simon Dawson of British Lion.

Iron Maiden have announced their new touring drummer, who is set to replace Nicko McBrain next year. Simon Dawson has previously played with Maiden founder Steve Harris's side project British Lion and will replace the veteran drummer for the Run For Your Lives tour in 2025.

The drummer is retiring from touring with the legendary metal act after 42 years. Iron Maiden Honor Nicko McBrain at Drummer’s Final Show: Watch