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"Today will be my final gig with Iron Maiden." Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain retires from band after 42 years

Beloved Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is officially stepping away from the band

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“Instead of shouting ‘Maiden! Maiden!’ they were going ‘Sooty! Sooty!’”: Iron Maiden legend Nicko McBrain's funniest moment

His famous drum battle with two glove puppets

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“I sing in pictures – as I sing I see myself standing on the deck of a bloody great boat in Rime Of The Ancient Mariner”: How Powerslave pointed the way to Iron Maiden’s epic future

Iron Maiden’s monumental Powerslave album was released 40 years ago today

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“I don’t play the Trooper fill anymore”: Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain reveals effects of 2023 mini-stroke

The Iron Maiden drummer had a transient ischaemic attack (TIS) in January 2023 and was back on the road by June

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“I thought you might like to do a little bit of singing!” Watch Bruce Dickinson play Iron Maiden classic Alexander The Great at a solo show in Greece

It marks the first time Dickinson’s played an Iron Maiden song with his solo band in 22 years

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"I can't do it!" Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain reveals which classic song he has to play differently live since his stroke in 2023

Incredibly, the beloved Iron Maiden drummer went out on tour just months after suffering a stroke

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"They’re one of the greatest rock bands in history." Why Lady Gaga loves Iron Maiden (and vice versa)

Lady Gaga and Iron Maiden have a longstanding mutual respect that might surprise some, but we're absolutely here for it

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Mission From ’Arry: How Iron Maiden turned a sweary argument into the funniest metal “song” ever

Iron Maiden bassist Steve Harris and drummer Nicko McBrain had a farcical falling out during a 1983 tour. When they found out Bruce Dickinson recorded it, they decided it’d fit perfectly onto 2 Minutes To Midnight’s b-side.

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"I didn’t recognise him straight away and my son said, 'Dad, that’s Brian Johnson!'" Nicko McBrain on playing the "stunning" Power Trip Festival, his stroke recovery and what's next for Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden drummer and living legend Nicko McBrain opens up on a whirlwind 12 months

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Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain reflects on ministroke: “I thought, ‘This is it, I’m not going to be able to play.’”

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain says he feared for his career after suffering a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) in January

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The 10 best covers by Iron Maiden

From 70s hard rock anthems to mystical prog deep cuts, Iron Maiden are the kings of the cover versions

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Billy Sheehan's 6 top tips for bass players: “Listen to any great band and think about how the bass and drums work together, like Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, or Steve Harris and Nicko McBrain"

“Speed is just one of many tools you can use to create music”

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Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain reveals he was partially paralysed after suffering a stroke in January

“I’m not there yet, but by the grace of God I’m getting better and stronger as the weeks go by.”

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"It left me paralyzed on my right side...I was worried my career was over": Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain suffered a stroke in January, is still recovering.

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain reveals the shocking news on social media, Maiden's manager Rod Smallwood also releases statement

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Bullet trains and atomic bombs: what happened when Iron Maiden went to Hiroshima

Iron Maiden released A Matter Of Life And Death in August 2006, then went to Japan to play the whole album live. Classic Rock joined them on the road

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At last! An official Iron Maiden Monopoly game has been launched

Play for "Eddie Bucks" and trade properties named after Iron Maiden albums with the official Somewhere On Tour Monopoly game

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Watch Bruce Dickinson lead a 15,000 crowd singing happy birthday to Nicko McBrain

The celebrations may have come a day early, but an arena full of Finnish Iron Maiden fans probably didn't care

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Every band each member of Iron Maiden was in before Iron Maiden

They're one of the biggest and greatest metal bands of all time, but every member to have come through Maiden's ranks has some prior history

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10 things you never knew about Iron Maiden's Dance Of Death album

From trampolinists and human chicken legs to religious battles and, yes, that artwork, here are ten fascinating things you might not know about Iron Maiden's Dance Of Death

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Iron Maiden celebrated on 12 special edition Royal Mail stamps declared 'superb' by band

Eight celebrate the heavy metal legends’ live performances and the current members – lead singer Bruce Dickinson, drummer Nicko McBrain, bassist Steve Harris, and guitarists Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Janick Gers

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