Tributes from rock and metal legends have poured in, celebrating Nicko McBrain 's incredible 42-year career in Iron Maiden. The 72-year-old drummer announced over the weekend that his final show with the band would be that very night at the conclusion of The Future Past tour in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

A day after the sad news that Nicko McBrain will be retiring as Iron Maiden's full-time drummer, his replacement has been revealed

The legendary drummer's final performance with the iconic rock band is scheduled for Nov. 7 in São Paulo, Brazil.

Iron Maiden 's Nicko McBrain has announced his retirement from touring after more than 40 years with the heavy-metal pioneers. The 72-year-old drummer, who suffered a stroke in January 2023, broke the news earlier today (December 7th) in a statement on social media.

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain played his final show with the heavy metal band just hours after announcing 'a step back from the grind' of touring.

Nicko McBrain, the beloved longtime drummer of Iron Maiden, has announced he is officially taking a step back from the band, retiring from live duties following the final show of their current Future Past tour, which takes place tonight in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Tonight's show marks the conclusion of Iron Maiden's 2024 The Future Past tour. The band is scheduled to return to the road in May 2025 for the Run For Your Lives tour. Their statement notes that a replacement for McBrain is already lined up: "Maiden always get their man and our already chosen new drummer will be announced very shortly."

Nicko McBrain, after 42 years with Iron Maiden, announces retirement, with a new drummer chosen for future tours.

Iron Maiden have just shared a thank you tribute to longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who officially retired from touring with the band over the weekend. In a newly released video, the metal legends take fans behind the scenes of McBrain’s final show,