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The Beast hits the big screen as Iron Maiden unleash a brilliant telling of their 50 years of metal.
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Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain announces autobiography Hello Boys And Girls!
Nicko McBrain's memoir promises "lots of fun stories, anecdotes and of course my incredible experiences with some of the greatest musicians and performers from the 70s, 80s and beyond" as he tells his story of his time in Iron Maiden.
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Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is telling his story in his new memoir, Hello Boys And Girls!
Billed as "a thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography from the unstoppable drummer behind Iron Maiden”, the book is set to hit shelves on October 22 via Harper Nonfiction. It will see Nicko take fans “behind the scenes of one of Britain’s biggest ever bands”, charting “the highs and lows of his illustrious career on the road, in the studio and being ‘Mr Iron Maiden’ to the worldwide legion of fans”.
“I’m very excited and honoured to be working with the wonderful HarperNonFiction Team on my very own book full of lots of fun stories, anecdotes and of course my incredible experiences with some of the greatest musicians and performers from the 70s, 80s and beyond!” says Nicko. “I am blessed to be able to finally share my path to where I am today, in my own words, with the world.”
After suffering a minor stroke in 2023 which left him partially paralysed on his right side from his shoulder down, Nicko stepped back from live duties with Iron Maiden in December 2024.
"What can I say? Touring with Maiden the last 42 years has been an incredible journey!” he said at the time. “To my devoted fan base, you made it all worthwhile and I love you! To my devoted wife, Rebecca, you made it infinitely easier and I love you! To my kids, Justin and Nicholas, thank you for understanding the absences and I love you! To my friends that are always there for me, I love you! To my bandmates, you made it a dream come true and I love you!
"I look into the future with much excitement and great hope! I’ll be seeing you soon, may God bless you all, and, of course, 'Up the Irons!'"
Nicko’s book adds to an already exciting year for Iron Maiden. They have just released their new documentary, Burning Ambition, won a coveted spot in the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, and are playing their huge EDDFEST Weekender in Knebworth in July to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
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