Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain plays final show after announcing retirement from touring

Iron Maiden's drummer Nicko McBrain performed his final show with the band on December 7 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, after announcing his retirement from touring. McBrain, 72, has been with Iron Maiden since 1982 and played on all their albums. During the concert, lead singer Bruce Dickinson celebrated McBrain's long career, highlighting his contributions to the band. The crowd honored McBrain with chants as he took a bow, marking the end of his touring journey. While McBrain will no longer tour, he plans to continue making music with Iron Maiden and pursue personal projects. Simon Dawson will replace him as the drummer in 2025.