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Nicko McBrain pays a visit to his drum store in Manchester, UK

Author Benedetta Baldin - 5.5.2025

Nicko McBrain, formerly of Iron Maiden, visited his drum shop, Nicko McBrain’s Drum One, in Manchester, UK, on Saturday, May 3rd. 

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What keeps Iron Maiden going? Rod Smallwood reveals why they’re “built for touring”

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Would Nicko McBrain play in the upcoming album by Iron Maiden?

Former touring drummer Nicko McBrain says he would welcome the opportunity to play on a few tracks if Iron Maiden make another studio album. In an interview with Germany’s Star FM, he stressed that no new record is currently planned. McBrain retired from touring in 2024 following health difficulties and has been succeeded on the...

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Iron Maiden are marking the 40th anniversary of their 1986 album “Somewhere In Time” with a new graphic anthology produced in collaboration with publisher Z2. Titled “Somewhere In Time: The Graphic Album”, the book features stories inspired by the album’s eight tracks. A framing prologue and epilogue explore the science-fiction world of Eddie, the band’s...

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Bruce Dickinson’s first taste of new music will be released very soon…

Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has revealed that the first single from his upcoming solo album is expected to arrive within the next two weeks, accompanied by a new music video. Speaking to Chile’s Radio Futuro on November 1, the singer offered a fresh update on his eighth solo studio album, which is scheduled for...

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Nicko McBrain believes Iron Maiden will keep going until another member calls it a day

Iron Maiden’s former touring drummer Nicko McBrain believes the heavy metal legends will keep performing until another member feels unable to continue. He discussed the band’s longevity and his own possible studio involvement during an appearance on Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt’s Rockonteurs podcast. McBrain, who retired from touring with Maiden in December 2024, said...

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Bruce Dickinson announces 2027 PsychoGod Tour across Europe – all dates revealed

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Watch Blaze Bayley perform an extensive Iron Maiden-era set in Norwich

Blaze Bayley revisited his Iron Maiden years during a lengthy concert at The Brickmakers in Norwich, England, on October 22. Fan-filmed footage of the performance has now surfaced online, offering a look at the vocalist’s celebration of his time with the British metal legends. The set placed particular emphasis on songs associated with “The X...

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Nicko McBrain says Iron Maiden should have lowered songs for Blaze Bayley

Former Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain believes the band could have done more to accommodate Blaze Bayley’s voice during the singer’s time in the lineup. Speaking to Barry Robinson of Classic Album Review while promoting his autobiography “Hello Boys And Girls!”, McBrain reflected on the differences between Bayley’s lower vocal register and that of Bruce...

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