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Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by Lex Metalis Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:36 am
Iron Maiden’s longtime drummer Nicko McBrain announced Saturday that he is retiring from touring, with tonight’s concert in Sao Paulo, Brazil serving as his final show with the band.
“After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle. Today, Sat, Dec 7th, Sao Paulo will be my final gig with Iron Maiden. I wish the band much success moving forward,” McBrain, whose tenure with the heavy metal giants began in 1982, said in a statement.
“What can I say? Touring with Maiden the last 42 years has been an incredible journey! To my devoted fan base, you made it all worthwhile and I love you!”
McBrain added that he will “remain firmly part of the Iron Maiden family working on a variety of projects,” as well as “working on a variety of different personal projects and focusing on my existing businesses and ventures,” but his days behind the kit on the band’s tours will end Saturday night.
“I look into the future with much excitement and great hope! I’ll be seeing you soon, may God bless you all, and, of course, ‘Up the Irons!,’ he added.
McBrain has dealt with health issues in recent years, including suffering a stroke in 2023 that paralyzed the right side of his body and threatened his drumming career. However, after extensive therapy, McBrain was largely able to recover enough to join the group on their The Future Past Tour which concludes with the Sao Paulo show.
In a statement, McBrain’s Iron Maiden band mates said to their longtime drummer, “Thank you for being an irrepressible force behind the drum kit for Maiden for 42 years and my friend for even longer. I speak on behalf of all the band when I say we will miss you immensely!”
The band added, “Ever since Rock in Rio in 1985 we have had a special relationship with Brazil so to bow out of touring in front of 90,000 fans here in Sao Paulo over 2 nights is poetic and you are deserving of all the accolades I am sure these marvellous fans will give you on this last show. The band and I all have a thousand great memories of the past 42 years, great gigs, copious platinum and gold discs and awards, love from the fans and one beer too many on too many occasions! Such a bond is forever! And, as Steve Harris says, ‘Nicko is and will always be part of the Maiden family.’”
Iron Maiden will embark on their Run for Your Lives World Tour in 2025, presumably with a new drummer in place by then.
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“After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle. Today, Sat, Dec 7th, Sao Paulo will be my final gig with Iron Maiden. I wish the band much success moving forward,” McBrain, whose tenure with the heavy metal giants began in 1982, said in a statement.
“What can I say? Touring with Maiden the last 42 years has been an incredible journey! To my devoted fan base, you made it all worthwhile and I love you!”
McBrain added that he will “remain firmly part of the Iron Maiden family working on a variety of projects,” as well as “working on a variety of different personal projects and focusing on my existing businesses and ventures,” but his days behind the kit on the band’s tours will end Saturday night.
“I look into the future with much excitement and great hope! I’ll be seeing you soon, may God bless you all, and, of course, ‘Up the Irons!,’ he added.
McBrain has dealt with health issues in recent years, including suffering a stroke in 2023 that paralyzed the right side of his body and threatened his drumming career. However, after extensive therapy, McBrain was largely able to recover enough to join the group on their The Future Past Tour which concludes with the Sao Paulo show.
In a statement, McBrain’s Iron Maiden band mates said to their longtime drummer, “Thank you for being an irrepressible force behind the drum kit for Maiden for 42 years and my friend for even longer. I speak on behalf of all the band when I say we will miss you immensely!”
The band added, “Ever since Rock in Rio in 1985 we have had a special relationship with Brazil so to bow out of touring in front of 90,000 fans here in Sao Paulo over 2 nights is poetic and you are deserving of all the accolades I am sure these marvellous fans will give you on this last show. The band and I all have a thousand great memories of the past 42 years, great gigs, copious platinum and gold discs and awards, love from the fans and one beer too many on too many occasions! Such a bond is forever! And, as Steve Harris says, ‘Nicko is and will always be part of the Maiden family.’”
Iron Maiden will embark on their Run for Your Lives World Tour in 2025, presumably with a new drummer in place by then.
Text by Rollings Stone Mag
Source of the news here
Last edited by Lex Metalis on Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:42 am; edited 1 time in total
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by Pethead Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:41 am
Dang! I especially loved the fact that he’s a professing believer. But I don’t blame him for this decision.
Next time we see Kerrick he’ll be in a state of mourning, though.
Next time we see Kerrick he’ll be in a state of mourning, though.
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by Black Rider Sat Dec 07, 2024 10:00 am
Was waiting for this, he hadn't been looking great behind the kit after the stroke. Sad day, the bands I grew up with are passing on.
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by Kerrick Sat Dec 07, 2024 10:05 am
I saw this... I am quite bummed indeed! Especially since he was the only one bringing any Christian influence to the band as far as i know. 
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by magnus_prime Sat Dec 07, 2024 11:51 am
According to the Blabbermouth article:
"P.S. MAIDEN always get their man and our already chosen new drummer will be announced very shortly."
Next Up In Metal News:
Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater (again) for "the opportunity of a lifetime".
"P.S. MAIDEN always get their man and our already chosen new drummer will be announced very shortly."
Next Up In Metal News:
Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater (again) for "the opportunity of a lifetime".
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by Christian Thrash Rules Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:38 pm
MagnusPrime wrote:According to the Blabbermouth article:
"P.S. MAIDEN always get their man and our already chosen new drummer will be announced very shortly."
Next Up In Metal News:
Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater (again) for "the opportunity of a lifetime"
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by Superjuice Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:46 pm
Side question: why did you switch to Ultimate Warrior AV when you could have gone Psycho Sid right after his passing?MagnusPrime wrote:According to the Blabbermouth article:
"P.S. MAIDEN always get their man and our already chosen new drummer will be announced very shortly."
Next Up In Metal News:
Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater (again) for "the opportunity of a lifetime".
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by magnus_prime Sat Dec 07, 2024 12:54 pm
Superjuice wrote:Side question: why did you switch to Ultimate Warrior AV when you could have gone Psycho Sid right after his passing?MagnusPrime wrote:According to the Blabbermouth article:
"P.S. MAIDEN always get their man and our already chosen new drummer will be announced very shortly."
Next Up In Metal News:
Mike Portnoy leaves Dream Theater (again) for "the opportunity of a lifetime".
Side answer: Because Psycho Sid is not The Ultimate Warrior. I'm a Warrior fan. My avatar has nothing to do with anyone passing.
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by scottmitchell74 Sat Dec 07, 2024 2:17 pm
I was watching him closely on Nov 16th. He looked energetic. For a post-stroke 72yo he killed it.
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by TZ75 Sat Dec 07, 2024 2:21 pm
I hate to see him leave… but he’s been struggling since his health scare.
I hope he continues to look after his health and enjoys his well earned retirement.
He’s been there the entire time I’ve been a fan (1990).
It’s gonna be hard to see them with someone else! But the show will go on.
I hope he continues to look after his health and enjoys his well earned retirement.
He’s been there the entire time I’ve been a fan (1990).
It’s gonna be hard to see them with someone else! But the show will go on.
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by TZ75 Sat Dec 07, 2024 2:27 pm
scottmitchell74 wrote:I was watching him closely on Nov 16th. He looked energetic. For a post-stroke 72yo he killed it.
He was doing good, but he has said he can’t do some of his famous drum fills and rolls. https://blabbermouth.net/news/iron-maidens-nicko-mcbrain-announces-retirement-from-touring-tonight-will-be-will-be-my-final-gig-with-the-band
I think he doesn’t want to play if he isn’t 100 percent. He doesn’t want to hold the band back from their full potential.
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by TZ75 Sat Dec 07, 2024 9:01 pm
A nice farewell from Bruce at Nicko’s final gig with Maiden.
https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-bruce-dickinson-pays-emotional-tribute-to-nicko-mcbrain-at-drummers-final-concert-with-iron-maiden
https://blabbermouth.net/news/watch-bruce-dickinson-pays-emotional-tribute-to-nicko-mcbrain-at-drummers-final-concert-with-iron-maiden
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by oldschooldoom Sat Dec 07, 2024 10:37 pm
So glad I saw him on the current tour
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by TopJosh (Josh L.) Fri Dec 13, 2024 12:00 pm
I actually saw Iron Maiden live in person at their very last gig of their USA tour leg. I saw Nicko throwing drum sticks and drum heads to the audience.
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by Kerrick Fri Dec 13, 2024 12:13 pm
In highschool, one of my close friends met him at a NAMM show and got a drumhead signed for me. I've got it up on my wall. 
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Re: Nicko McBrain departed from Iron Maiden
by Pethead Fri Dec 13, 2024 12:17 pm
I have signed drumheads from Ted Kirkpatrick. SoKerrick wrote:In highschool, one of my close friends met him at a NAMM show and got a drumhead signed for me. I've got it up on my wall.
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