This is what I fear. Mangini and other drummers like Mikkey Dee are like a machinegun in the drums, Nicko's touch was very tasteful and easily adaptable for Maiden's proggier side.
Nicko McBrain retires
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Christopher Baines
Educated Fool
Much love and respect to Nicko. What a huge gap to fill. Probably my second fav drummer behind Bonzo. I think its right if the guys want to carry on for a few more years and im sure they have Nickos blessing.
Happy retirement old flat nose
Happy retirement old flat nose
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
He sounds a bit like Bruce but with a very strong Brazilian accent!
SixesAlltheway
Ancient Mariner
Just read the news.Not terribly surprising and I don't begrudge him not wanting to live that tourning life anyore and just kick back and take things easier from now on. We all said that Nicko had the hardest job in Maiden compared to his age.
Still, it's a bit surreal and going to be strange when someone else is behind the kit next year.
Still, it's a bit surreal and going to be strange when someone else is behind the kit next year.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
A member of the band? Probably just a hired gun earning (significantly) less than the 5 band members (and Rod and Eddie) for the time Iron Maiden are still active.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
Funniest post on this thread so far!
Christopher Baines
Educated Fool
Dave Lombardo anyone?
Spaldy
Ancient Mariner
They'll definitely be on a lower pay scale (comparatively) but a Maiden drummer won't be making chump change either.
Wickerman1204
Educated Fool
It will be Simon Dawson.. 
Flaming Blimp Crash
Ancient Mariner
Read the news when I first woke this morning and involuntarily shouted "Oh, no!!"
matic22
Ancient Mariner
Jason Bonham was curiously left off the Hagar residency in Vegas and replaced by Kenny Aronoff... Just saying.
He stated that he was shocked about it, but we have seen stranger scenarios. Jason would make sense as a lot of Nicko's bass drum playing was influenced by Bonzo.
He stated that he was shocked about it, but we have seen stranger scenarios. Jason would make sense as a lot of Nicko's bass drum playing was influenced by Bonzo.
GhostofCain
Ancient Mariner
That would not make them a member of the brand though.
I never thought I would see Maiden carrying on with a line-up change to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
onurb
Ancient Mariner
IM is not a thrash metal band.
onurb
Ancient Mariner
Bruce is going to get lay the drums, Blaze is going to replace Bruce. Easy
Ruflux
Ancient Mariner
I sure hope that in-between sessions of playing Harry back drum recordings from the tour that H has also taken the opportunity to showcase him a few vocal tracks of The Trooper so that we may finally address that particular sore point and get Bruce to sing in a register that's doable for him next year.
I'm joking, of course. That would never happen!
I'm joking, of course. That would never happen!
The_7th_one
Ancient Mariner
If he is the chosen one… I'm afraid Steve will replace each member of the band for British Lion's dudes in the next 5 years.It will be Simon Dawson..
reimdaase
Educated Fool
HAhahah no it won't. Wait guysIt will be Simon Dawson..
Wickerman1204
Educated Fool
Yeah what a plottwist.
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