Longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nick McBrain has retired from his touring position within the band. Iron Maiden has since announced Simon Dawson as their new live drummer.

Get to know more about Simon Dawson, Iron Maiden's new drummer stepping in after Nicko McBrain's recent retirement from touring.

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have announced they will be touring with a new drummer. Iron Maiden were formed in east London in 1975 by bass player Steve Harris, were pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and have now sold more than 130 million albums worldwide.