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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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Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”
Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance debuts solo single “Dark Horse”

Avenged Sevenfold guitarist Zacky Vengeance has dropped new music under his real name, Zachary Baker, with his first solo single, "Dark Horse." A full-length album is expected soon. The track marks a stylistic shift, trading Baker's metal roots for a more...

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The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video
The Reticent drop “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic)” video

Progressive metal outfit led by Chris Hathcock, The Reticent, have dropped a video for their latest single, “The Bed of Wasps (Those Consumed With Panic).” The track is taken from from the band’s latest album Please, out now via Generation Prog Records. “The Bed of...

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Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”
Ponte Del Diavolo drop new single “Il veleno della Natura”

Italian blackened post-punk group Ponte Del Diavolo have dropped their new song, “Il veleno della Natura.” The track is the second single taken from their forthcoming album, De Venom Natura, which is scheduled to arrive on February 13, 2026, via Season of Mist. Watch...

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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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