Earlier today, powerhouse drummer Nicko McBrain, the man behind the kit since their 1983 release “Piece Of Mind”, took to social media to announce that he would be stepping down from the legendary Iron Maiden. That statement is down below for your perusal.
Longtime band manager Rod Smallwood provided a statement on behalf of Iron Maiden.
PiercingMetal Thoughts: Wow. This was not the way that I wanted to begin my Saturday morning but as the coffee slowly wakes me up I help to share this monumentally sad development. This is news that will surely break a lot of Heavy Metal hearts but one cannot argue about the immensely inspiring tenure that Nicko has had with the mighty Iron Maiden. What do you readers out there think about this news? Who do you feel is a capable enough drummer to fill such shoes and keep propelling the band their their catalog night after night.
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