Iron Maiden says goodbye to one of its key figures in the band: who he is and why

Iron Maiden, the heavy metal band, made a surprising announcement. They posted a very striking piece of news on their social networks and on their website, as they have fired their drummer, Nicko McBrain, from live tours. This is news that has sparked the interest and reaction of all their fans.

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The statement on Iron Maiden's website and social media to say goodbye to Nicko McBrain read: "I will continue to be part of the Iron Maiden family and will work on a variety of projects that my longtime representatives, Rod Smallwood and Andy Taylor, have in mind for me. I will also be working on a variety of personal projects and focusing on my existing businesses and ventures, including The British Drum Company, Nicko McBrain's Drum One, Titanium Tart and, of course, Rock-N-Roll Ribs."

Likewise, the drummer was quite grateful for his career with the band: "What can I say? Touring with Maiden for the last 42 years has been an incredible journey! To my most loyal fans, you made it all worthwhile and I love you. To my wife, Rebecca, you made it infinitely easier and I love you. Also my children, Justin and Nicholas, thank you for understanding the absences and I love you. To my friends who are always there for me, I love you! To my bandmates, you made it a dream come true and I love you!"

Finally, he went further and spoke about the future: "I look to the future with much anticipation and much hope! See you soon, God bless you all and, of course, Up The Irons!"

In this way, Nicko McBrain puts an end to his time in Iron Maiden. It should be remembered that in 2023 he revealed that he suffered a transient ischemic attack, leaving him temporarily with paralysis on one side of his body.