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Nicko McBrain’s farewell to live shows in Brazil – video footage available from the concert

Author Benedetta Baldin - 8.12.2024

After playing in Iron Maiden for 42 years, last night Nicko McBrain bid on the audience of Brazil a farewell with his last performance. You can watch the video of this moment right here. McBrain’s replacement has been announced in Simon Dawson, British Lion‘s drummer.

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Iron Maiden release an official video of thank you to Nicko McBrain

To spend 42 years in a band it’s a huge impact not only on the group itself, but on the fans too. And now, Iron Maiden posted a video on their YouTube channel thanking the legend Nicko McBrain of his years of service, with footage from his last show in Brasil.

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Simon Dawson announced as Nicko McBrain replacement on drums for Iron Maiden’s live shows

Iron Maiden has announced Simon Dawson as the replacement drummer for their live shows, stepping in for Nicko McBrain. The legendary heavy metal band shared the news through their official channels, stating that Dawson will join them for the anniversary tour in 2025. Simon Dawson, known for his work with bands like British Lion and...

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Nicko McBrain will no longer play live shows with Iron Maiden

Nicko McBrain, the drummer for Iron Maiden, has made the heartbreaking statement that he will no longer be playing live with the iconic heavy metal band, signalling the end of an era. Since McBrain has been a key component of Iron Maiden‘s recognizable sound and stage presence for more over 40 years, this revelation is...

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The Beast rests: Iron Maiden’s mobile game shuts down

The Legacy of the Beast mobile game, which Iron Maiden first released in 2016, is being shut down after eight years. Although the studio is working on other new projects with the band, Legacy of the Beast is in its last month, according to the game’s developer, Navigator Games. An eight-year run is pretty damn...

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The most intelligent heavy metal band is not one you’d expect

According to a recent Prodigy study, music influences productivity and the artists whose lyrics have most effectively enhanced intelligence. Listening to Black Sabbath makes you feel smarter. The study found that, in terms of lyrical vocabulary, metal is the genre with the highest level of intelligence! With an average lexical diversity of 41%, metal was...

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Bruce Dickinson pays homage to Paul Di’Anno during Iron Maiden’s show in Minnesota

On October 22nd, Bruce Dickinson, the vocalist for Iron Maiden, paid homage to the late leader Paul Di’Anno. Dickinson spoke on Di’Anno’s recent death during Maiden‘s performance at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Dickinson took a moment to share the following about his predecessor in the renowned British heavy metal outfit before...

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Iron Maiden mourns the loss of Paul Di’Anno with an official statement

Paul Di’Anno, Iron Maiden‘s first vocalist, died yesterday at 66 years old. He was in Iron Maiden from 1978 to 1981, then he focused on his solo project under his name. The band issued a statement expressing their feeling about his passing. The band honoured the singer in their poignant post, recognizing his accomplishments and...

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Former Iron Maiden singer Paul Di’Anno has passed away

On behalf of his family, Conquest Music has confirmed the death of Paul Andrews, professionally known as Paul Di’Anno. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury at the age of 66. Born in Chingford, East London on May 17, 1958, Paul first came to prominence as lead singer of English heavy metal band Iron Maiden between 1978 and 1981. He sang on their...

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