Nicko McBrain retires
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Iron Brody
Educated Fool
Matic22 did a better job of posting the quote than I did haha.
onurb
Ancient Mariner
This was literally clear on the statement...
matic22
Ancient Mariner
I'm in tears. TWOTW brought me to tears. The title has a different meaning today. And they nailed it.
Ruflux
Ancient Mariner
The reality of this is starting to slowly settle in and I'm no longer as okay with it as I was earlier. I don't wanna dig up my old post back from May of 2023 again, but I was correct then and I'm correct now. We're so goddamn lucky to have 42 years of Nicko's drumming to enjoy in a Maiden context. The best that there ever will be.
Iron Brody
Educated Fool
We need them to release this show
Wickerman1204
Educated Fool
So fast
I've been a maiden fan since 2001. This lineup is all I've ever known (though I love other ones and even the 90s lineups). I feel really sad watching any Maiden clips now.
I just watched the lord of the flies music video and I feel sad every time it cuts to Nicko. It doesn't feel right even though it's the right decision
I just watched the lord of the flies music video and I feel sad every time it cuts to Nicko. It doesn't feel right even though it's the right decision
The Mid-Distance Runner
Educated Fool
Thanks Nicko for the musical joy you’ve provided over the past four decades. Enjoy the show tonight with Eddie and the boys!!
I’ve had a listen to New Frontier this morning in honour of the great man…as well as Where Eagles Dare and Senjutsu to reflect upon Nicko’s Maiden introduction and swan song.
Glad to have seen Nicko several times on this tour and I’m hoping he’ll make a surprise cameo appearance next year in London.
Ayee!!
I’ve had a listen to New Frontier this morning in honour of the great man…as well as Where Eagles Dare and Senjutsu to reflect upon Nicko’s Maiden introduction and swan song.
Glad to have seen Nicko several times on this tour and I’m hoping he’ll make a surprise cameo appearance next year in London.
Ayee!!
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Ruflux
Ancient Mariner
I love hearing those fills under Davey's solo. They're finally there and up to pace. Sure, he simplifies more than a few other things but considering the circumstances, it's more than enough. I'm glad his last gig includes the one song that he once cited as his proudest drumming achievement.
I remember something about he wanted to put another one of his songs on A Matter of Life and death but thought the songs were too good already so didn't bother. I would've loved to have heard it
daan
Educated Fool
Getting really emotional watching those clips and knowing it's happening right now - the end of a monumental chapter in every fan's book, not to mention the band themselves. I don't doubt they record it all and I hope they'll release it. At least that final Wasted Years, which is gonna be an emotional bomb!
The Mid-Distance Runner
Educated Fool
Well at least he gets to kick off A Matter of Life and Death with his voice…Ayee!!
matic22
Ancient Mariner
CSIT, Stranger and TWOTW were probably the best version of the songs this year. The band is playing for Nicko (despite I think they knew about this for quite a while).
All 3 solos from H were fucking incredible. I think I have never heard him play like this before. Added 10% extra. Steve even more animated than usually (it's possible). Bruce singing his arse of, like it isn't his 89th gig of the year. Dave fluid as ever. Janick extra animated and doing killer licks at the end of SIASL.
They are playing for Nicko.
All 3 solos from H were fucking incredible. I think I have never heard him play like this before. Added 10% extra. Steve even more animated than usually (it's possible). Bruce singing his arse of, like it isn't his 89th gig of the year. Dave fluid as ever. Janick extra animated and doing killer licks at the end of SIASL.
They are playing for Nicko.
matic22
Ancient Mariner
You left a very important "live" out
