Nicko McBrain ~ Iron Maiden

[Darran]

An Announcement from Iron Maiden pic.twitter.com/MzFfb8DC4A

— Iron Maiden (@IronMaiden) December 7, 2024

 

[Darran]

He’ll have more time to go and see one of his favourite bands now.

 

[Itchysphincter]

Joe Lazarus.

 

[Darran]

MAIDEN always get their man and our already chosen new drummer will be announced very shortly."

IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces Retirement From Touring: Tonight Will Be 'My Final Gig' With The Band

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has announced his retirement from touring. The 72-year-old musician, who has been a member of MAIDEN for more than four decades, revealed his decision to "step back" from being on the road earlier today (Saturday, December 7) in a statement on the band's official we...

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[Darran]

A rare post not about politics!

Shocked and sad at the announcement that tonight will be Nicko McBrain’s last gig with @IronMaiden after 42 years!

He was, and is, such a big part of the sound and personality of the world’s greatest metal band. No drummer sounds quite like him! pic.twitter.com/seWaQDLzjJ

— Richard Burgon MP (@RichardBurgon) December 7, 2024

 

[Itchysphincter]

It’s Simon Dawson from British Lion.

 

[Darran]

This was Nicko McBrain's farewell at yesterday's concert with Iron Maiden. pic.twitter.com/PhRIR5PDHC

— 🎸 Rock History 🎸 (@historyrock_) December 8, 2024