The Latest Breaking News from Nicko McBrain

John Rhys-Davies and Paris Brosnan on ‘Seniors’ full-circle Pierce Brosnan moment and the film’s unexpected lessons

"Live each part of your life at the right time."

We Got This Covered · Sep 18

Nicko McBrain says he’d record with Iron Maiden again - but only if the drums were 'simple'

Nicko McBrain says he’d happily return to the studio with Iron Maiden, though after his mini‑stroke he admits any new drum parts would need to be “more simple” for him to play.

BANG Premier · Sep 14

"That's definitely my favourite album. It's all pretty much perfect." Nicko McBrain ranks Iron Maiden's albums, from worst to best

The drummer ranked Iron Maiden's albums in order of greatest during a fan event at his barbecue spot in Florida

Metal Hammer · Jul 16

"I had to stick my head in the low bins - it got blown off when Bill Ward was hammering the kick drum." Alex Van Halen praises the impact of seeing Black Sabbath for the first time

Alex Van Halen opened up to Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain about what it was like seeing Black Sabbath in the early 70s

Metal Hammer · Jan 11

"We’ve not got too many years left so every gig is sacred...you appreciate it more." Iron Maiden legend Steve Harris on 50 years of heavy metal - and what comes next

Steve Harris discusses the band's amazing career, celebrating 50 years and what the future may yet hold for metal's most celebrated band

Metal Hammer · Jan 10

"In the mid-80s, to get your record played, you had to take the guitar solo out." Radio stations tried to cut Eddie Van Halen's solo from one of his most iconic songs

Iron Maiden legend Nicko McBrain has hosted an epic interview with Alex Van Halen

Metal Hammer · Jan 8

“I’ve seen people say that I hate John Bonham because he stole my stuff. Yeah, right. I don’t hate anyone! Knock on wood, I’m still here to enjoy it all”: The legendary heavy rock drummer who influenced Bonzo, Alex Van Halen, Tommy Lee and more

"I know my place in rock history," he says

MusicRadar · Oct 21, 2025

Iron Maiden thought about retiring after Nicko McBrain left touring lineup

The remaining Iron Maiden members considered calling it quits after Nicko McBrain was forced to retire from touring.

BANG Premier · Oct 2, 2025

"We had a decision to make as to whether we wanted to carry on or not": Steve Harris on Nicko McBrain's departure from Iron Maiden

Nicko McBrain announced his retirement from touring with Iron Maiden earlier this year

Metal Hammer · Sep 30, 2025

Watch members of Iron Maiden and Tool jam a Jeff Beck song at a wedding last week

Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and partially-retired drummer Nicko McBrain performed with Tool bassist Justin Chancellor at Smith’s daughter’s wedding on Friday

Metal Hammer · Sep 16, 2025