{"id":99803,"date":"2025-07-28T16:29:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/99803\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T16:29:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:29:10","slug":"iconic-metal-band-drummer-jokes-about-replacement-declares-no-one-can-replace-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/99803\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic metal band drummer jokes about replacement, declares \u2018no one can replace me\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Drummer Nicko McBrain may have taken a step back from touring with Iron Maiden<\/a>. But that doesn\u2019t mean he can\u2019t have fun joking with his old bandmates. <\/p>\n

The drummer, 73, played a show with his side project, Titanium Tart, this past Saturday in Clearwater, Fla. During the show, McBrain spoke to the audience about his touring hiatus, and had some words for his current replacement, Simon Dawson. <\/b><\/p>\n

Iron Maiden is currently on a world tour celebrating their 50th anniversary. After stating Dawson was \u201ca baby with a tiny drum set,\u201d he made some declarations about his looks and standing as the quintessential drummer (all in good fun).<\/p>\n

\u201cBut here\u2019s the thing: you may ask yourself, how do I feel about a new drummer taking my place after 42 years?\u201d said McBrain as transcribed by Blabbermouth<\/a>. \u201cWell, the simple answer is I\u2019m still the best-looking bloke in Iron Maiden. I don\u2019t know whether Simon would agree with me \u2018cause he probably thinks he\u2018s the best-looking (member of Iron Maiden), which I can assure you is not the case. Bless his heart. But he\u2019s doing a wonderful job and I\u2019m glad that you lot have welcomed him to the family. And regardless of whether or not he\u2019s me, he\u2019s not \u2014 there\u2019s no one that can replace me.\u201d <\/p>\n

McBrain joined the band in 1982 and has played on all of Iron Maiden\u2019s releases since the band\u2019s fourth album, \u201cPiece of Mind\u201d (1983). <\/p>\n

In December 2024, the drummer announced his retirement<\/a> from touring with Iron Maiden, but remained a member of the band. McBrain suffered a stroke in 2023 that paralyzed the right side of his body and threatened his playing career. Physical therapy allowed the drummer to resume playing on Maiden\u2019s \u201cThe Future Is Past\u201d tour. <\/p>\n

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