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Iron Maiden share thank you video honoring drummer Nicko McBrain

Iron Maiden share thank you video honoring drummer Nicko McBrain

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 10, 2024 | Video

Nicko McBrain has recently announced his retirement from touring with Iron Maiden after forty-two years. Saturday’s (7th) performance in São Paulo, Brazil, marked his last live show with the Legends. Before the band’s performance, “The Writing On The...
Iron Maiden announce Simon Dawson as new touring drummer

Iron Maiden announce Simon Dawson as new touring drummer

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 8, 2024 | News, Video

Iron Maiden have named Simon Dawson as their new touring drummer following Nicko McBrain’s retirement after 42 years. Dawson, known for his work with Steve Harris in British Lion, will join the band for their Run For Your Lives 50th Anniversary Tour starting May...
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain announces retirement from touring

Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain announces retirement from touring

by Zenae Zukowski | Dec 7, 2024 | News

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has announced his retirement from touring after having played a significant role with the group for over forty years. In a statement shared earlier this morning (7th) via Iron Maiden’s social channels, the 72-year-old revealed that...
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain announces retirement from touring

Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain provides health update following a stroke in January

by Zenae Zukowski | Aug 3, 2023 | News

      Legendary Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain has decided to come forward to his fans before the possibility of the media spreading rumors about his journey. McBrain revealed he had a stroke in January and decided to share his recovery process on...
Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain says Bruce’s cancer got him sober

Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain says Bruce’s cancer got him sober

by Bram Teitelman | Apr 5, 2016 | Interviews, News

Iron Maiden have been unstoppable lately, not letting their frontman’s brush with throat cancer or their plane getting damaged get in the way of continually kicking ass and taking names in support of The Book of Souls. But as unstoppable as they are, it’s...
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Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set
Rainbow announce ‘The Temple of the King 1975–1976’ box set

Rainbow will celebrate the earliest and most influential years of their career with The Temple of the King 1975–1976, a comprehensive 9-CD box set arriving March 6, 2026, via Edsel Records. Newly mastered by Andy Pearce and Matt Wortham, the collection marks the first...

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Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video
Gluecifer drop “I’m Ready” Video

If you’re American, the easiest way to understand Gluecifer is to imagine what it would feel like if a band like the Ramones, or maybe the MC5, disappeared for two decades and then returned without any interest in explaining themselves. No oral history, no apology...

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Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025
Catch up now: 6 new songs/videos recently released – 12/22/2025

New music continues to pile its way through. Since our chunk last week with 47 new songs, this week brings a festive batch of six new tracks as well as fresh videos from already-existing albums or live performances. Metal Insider has collected songs...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy: Releases is a Grave – 12/19/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new muisc from the likes of Peter Criss, Dead Sun and Lychgate amongst the many outstanding works hitting shelves. Don’t...

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New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy: Mirror Releases – 12/12/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This New Music Friday sees new releases from the likes of Volumes, Lord Of The Lost and Windswept, as well as the debut full-length...

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New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy: Blood of the Releases – 12/5/2025

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. Kicking off the month of December, we will see new releases from the likes of Enthroned, Upon A Burning Body, and Blood Red Throne, as...

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