Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Retires After 42 Years
Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Retires After 42 Years

Iron Maiden Drummer Nicko McBrain Retires After 42 Years

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Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of Iron Maiden, has announced his retirement from touring after an impressive 42 years with the band. His final performance took place on December 7 in São Paulo, Brazil, where he expressed both sorrow and joy over his decision to step back from the demanding touring lifestyle. Despite retiring from live performances, McBrain will remain a part of the Iron Maiden family, working on various projects and focusing on his businesses. He expressed gratitude to fans, family, and bandmates in a heartfelt statement, emphasizing the incredible journey of touring with Iron Maiden. The band has indicated that a replacement drummer has already been selected and will be announced soon. McBrain's retirement comes after he suffered a transient ischemic attack earlier in 2023, but he did not cite this as a reason for his departure from touring.

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