Nicko McBrain declares his departure from Iron Maiden and announces the band’s final performance

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has announced his decision to retire from intensive touring after 42 years with the legendary band. McBrain has been with Iron Maiden for a combined total of 42 years. McBrain, the member of Iron Maiden, has stated that his farewell concert with the band will take place tonight, December 7th, in São Paulo, Brazil. This announcement was made in a poignant statement that was released on the official Twitter of Iron Maiden.

“After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy that I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the comprehensive touring lifestyle,” McBrain said. “It is with both sorrow and joy that I announce my decision.” “However, I will continue to be an integral part of the Iron Maiden family, and I will continue to work on a wide range of projects that my longstanding management, Rod Smallwood and Andy Taylor, have in mind for me. In addition to that, I will be concentrating on my personal endeavors, which include Rock-N-Roll Ribs, The British Drum Company, and Nicko McBrain’s Drum One.

In a statement that was released on behalf of Iron Maiden, the band’s manager, Rod Smallwood, emphasized the significance of McBrain to the band. “I would want to express my gratitude to you for being an unstoppable force behind the drum kit for Maiden for the past 42 years and for being my friend at the same time. We have had a unique relationship with Brazil ever since Rock in Rio in 1985, and it is poetic and well-deserved that we have decided to bow out of touring in front of 90,000 fans here in São Paulo over the course of two nights. Nicko has always been and will continue to be a member of the Maiden family.

In addition, McBrain conveyed his appreciation to his family, bandmates, and fans for their unflinching support throughout his career. He said, “To my devoted fan base, you made it all worthwhile, and I love you!” I want to express my love to my wife, Rebecca, because you have made everything a lot simpler. I would like to express my love and gratitude to my children, Justin and Nicholas, for their understanding during my absences. I want to express my affection to my bandmates by saying, “Yo, you made it a dream come true!”

In order to reassure its fans, Iron Maiden has confirmed that a replacement drummer has already been chosen and will be introduced in the near future. For the time being, all eyes are focused on São Paulo, where McBrain is getting ready for his final performance, which will signal the conclusion of an era in the history of touring for Iron Maiden.