McBrain, 72, announced his retirement from the live stage on December 7, hours before Iron Maiden were set to wrap up their Future Past world tour at the Allianz Parque stadium later that night.

This will be their 17th performance in the Valley since playing Memorial Coliseum on June 4, 1981, as part of the Killer ...

Nicko announced that he was stepping back from playing live drums with Iron Maiden,” Dickinson is heard saying, speaking to the packed crowd at the city’s Allianz Parque stadium.

Nicko announced that he was stepping back for playing live drums with Iron Maiden,” singer Bruce Dickinson told the audience (via Blabbermouth). “For 42 years Nicko’s been in this band.

While McBrain is still involved with the band outside touring matters, Iron Maiden clearly needed a new live drummer for all their touring needs. Enter Simon Dawson, who plays with founding Iro News ...

making playing Iron Maiden songs live a little more difficult. Still, wow. What a major moment in metal history. "After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision ...

Simon Dawson will be playing the drums for Iron Maiden at live gigs Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have announced they will be touring with a new drummer. Iron Maiden were formed in east London ...

Nicko McBrain bid farewell over the weekend to the last crowd of metalheads he will ever perform for as a touring member of Iron Maiden ... he’s just not playing live with us anymore.” ...

After 42 years with Iron Maiden, drummer Nicko McBrain is stepping away from touring, wrapping up his time with the band yesterday at a concert in Brazil. McBrain, 72, shared the news on social ...