Iron Maiden honors Nicko McBrain at final concert as drummer announces retirement

Iron Maiden honored drummer Nicko McBrain during his final concert with the band in Sao Paulo, Brazil, after he announced his retirement from touring. McBrain has played with Iron Maiden for 42 years but will remain a member in a studio capacity. The band celebrated McBrain's contributions during the performance, which included a final encore of "Wasted Years." McBrain had previously recovered from a stroke in 2023, allowing him to continue performing until now. Iron Maiden will begin their 50th anniversary tour in May 2025, with Simon Dawson from British Lion announced as McBrain's replacement on drums.