Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Announces He’s Taking a ‘Step Back’ From Touring

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Last night in São Paulo, the last concert between Iron Maiden and the band's historic drummer Nicko McBrain took place. A thoughtful decision together with his colleagues, but inevitable, especially after the stroke that struck Nicki himself last January 2023, which paralyzed his right side of his body. “After much reflection, it is with sadness and joy that I announce my decision to take a step back from the routine of the touring lifestyle. - …

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Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Retires From Touring

After 42 years, Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is retiring from the road, and will conclude his stint tonight with a show in Brazil. McBrain posted his announcement online today in various social media outlets. The 72-year-old McBrain had a stroke in January 2023, which he admitted had him at “70 percent recovered” and paralyzed from his shoulder down on the right side. The retirement from touring also comes shortly after the October death …

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The legendary drummer accompanied the heavy metal band for 42 years

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Member of iconic 70s band shocks fans by announcing his 'last show'

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has announced plans to take a step back from touring (Picture: Getty Images) The drummer for Iron Maiden, Nicko McBrain, has shocked fans by sharing he is taking a break from touring. McBrain joined the metal band in 1982, replacing Clive Burr, and has played on all of their albums since 1983’s Piece Of Mind, cementing himself as a fixture of the iconic group. In 2023, the revealed that he was left paralysed on…

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Drummer Nicko McBrain says goodbye to Iron Maiden's touring life after 42 years and devotes himself to personal projects.

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Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Announces He’s Taking a ‘Step Back’ From Touring

Longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is stepping back from touring. On Saturday (Dec. 7), the 72-year-old musician announced that he is retiring from the road, with Saturday’s concert at Allianz Parque in São Paulo, Brazil, marking his final show with the legendary rock 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,” McBrain …