Longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nick McBrain has retired from his touring position within the band. Iron Maiden has since announced Simon Dawson as their new live drummer.

Iron Maiden have chosen Simon Dawson as the band's new touring drummer, just one day after ex-drummer Nicko McBrain announced his retirement.

Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have announced they will be touring with a new drummer. Iron Maiden were formed in east London in 1975 by bass player Steve Harris, were pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and have now sold more than 130 million albums worldwide.

Iron Maiden have announced a successor to recently retired drummer Nicko McBrain: Simon Dawson of Steve Harris ' other band, British Lion. The band posted the following statement to social media:

Iron Maiden has announced a successor to recently retired drummer Nicko McBrain: Simon Dawson of British Lion.

A day after the sad news that Nicko McBrain will be retiring as Iron Maiden's full-time drummer, his replacement has been revealed

Iron Maiden have announced their new touring drummer, who is set to replace Nicko McBrain next year. Simon Dawson has previously played with Maiden founder Steve Harris's side project British Lion and will replace the veteran drummer for the Run For Your Lives tour in 2025.

Iron Maiden have announced their new touring drummer: Simon Dawson, a former session drummer and Maiden bassist Steve Harris's longtime bandmate in British Lion. Dawson will be stepping in for Nicko McBrain, who retired from the road as last night's show in São Paulo, Brazil.

The news comes following the announcement that longtime percussionist Nicko Brain is stepping away from touring duties.

British Lion star Simon Dawson is Iron Maiden's new touring drummer following the retirement of Nicko McBrain.