News about Nicko McBrain

Fans go wild as iconic band announce massive 50th anniversary UK tour: 'We will likely never play many of these songs again'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 19, 2024
An iconic band has just announced they will be going on a huge tour of the UK and Europe to mark their 50th anniversary. The group, which formed in 1975, will be performing in 27 stadiums, festivals and arena shows around the continent, starting on 27 May in Budapest, Hungary. Fans can expect a very special set list, spanning the nine studio albums from their debut to Fear Of The Dark. 

Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain, 71, reveals he was left 'paralysed' after suffering a stroke: 'I was concerned with doing my job'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 3, 2023
After suffering a stroke in January, Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has reported being left 'paralysed.' Michael Henry McBrain, the singer's real name, took to Instagram on Thursday to reveal his health fight with followers. The rocker, 71, described how he has recovered to '70 percent,' but wanted to alert his followers that he was worried about his potential to perform.

In a new series of stamps from Royal Mail, Heavy Metal band Iron Maiden celebrated

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 5, 2023
Iron Maiden are the fifth band to feature in a special stamp issue, following in the footsteps of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Queen, and The Rolling Stones. The eight stamps feature Iron Maiden's live shows as well as former members of the band, including frontman Bruce Dickinson, who is also a qualified pilot. Dave Murray, Adrian Smith, Janick Gers, and drummer Nicko McBrain and bassist Steve Harris were among the guitarists lauded.