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See Iron Maiden Honor Nicko McBrain at Drummer’s Final Concert

Hours after Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain announced his retirement from touring, the band honored the drummer during their final gig together Saturday.

Hours after Iron Maiden ’s Nicko McBrain announced his retirement from touring, the band honored the drummer during their final gig together Saturday in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Earlier in the day, McBrain — who suffered a paralyzing stroke in 2023 but recovered enough to continue performing after extensive therapy — revealed plans to retire from touring after 42 years with the band, although he would remain a (presumably studio-only) member of the Iron Maiden family. “Iron Maiden are delighted to announce that stepping in behind the kit for 2025 is a name familiar to many of our fans – Simon Dawson, a former session drummer and Steve [Harris]’s rhythm section partner of the past 12 years with British Lion [the bassist’s side project],” the band said in a statement Sunday.

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