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.

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

Here are five things you need to know about Simon Dawson, Iron Maiden’s new drummer. Over the weekend, the metal legends shocked the world with the sudden news that Nicko McBrain would be playing his final show with the band,

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

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 revealed their new live drummer hours after Nicko McBrain played his final show with the metal legends. See how fans have reacted.

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.

Following Nicko McBrain’s retirement from touring, Iron Maiden have revealed that “a name familiar to many of our fans” will be stepping in next year.

The drummer is retiring from touring with the legendary metal act after 42 years. Iron Maiden Honor Nicko McBrain at Drummer’s Final Show: Watch

Iron Maiden 's Nicko McBrain has announced his retirement from touring after more than 40 years with the heavy-metal pioneers. The 72-year-old drummer, who suffered a stroke in January 2023, broke the news earlier today (December 7th) in a statement on social media.