Nicko McBrain’s return, Iron Maiden reunion & the new album talk debunked
The legendary Nicko McBrain just broke the silence about his future at Iron Maiden, which together with recent Bruce Dickinson comments and the fact that Nicko just made a live comeback does give us some hope for the future. So let’s talk about it!
Here you go!
00:00 – Intro
00:15 – Nicko McBrain returns to stage
01:23 – Breaking the rules
03:45 – He can still do it!
05:20 – What Nicko wanted
06:03 – IMFC & new book!
06:38 – New Iron Maiden album
08:16 – Surprise in Florida
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@MetalPilgrim
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
IMPORTANT! Something special is coming up on the channel… #ScreamForMeFrankfurt
@shayneoneill1506
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
I saw Iron Maiden in Perth Australia in 2024 and Nicko was pretty damn good in that. Oh he flubbed a couple of things but he was still relatively fresh off the stroke. but there was no indication he was struggling. The beats where just a tiny bit simplified around the rolls, and thats fine. 4/4 gives a lot of freedom.
@guillaumekalfon9117
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
He sounds bitter sweet
@ioeee7563
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
Nicko McBrain, it's impossible to not love him!
@rollwiththetroll7497
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
I count only one song (Parchment) that wasnt played live yet by Maiden
@victorglaviano
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
One of my top 5 drummers!
Nicko I caught your stick in 91 at Wembly Arena, sadly I lost it moving around the world in the military!
@PietroVentriglia
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
I don't believe in a reunion with the Iron Maiden because its a very difficolt for Nicko McBrain play drumskit for two hours all nights for five six months is most important that can back to play the use of the hand Up the Iron Maiden and long live to the Rock'Roll Music ✋✋😀👍
@John-n3v8w
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
Not only the best band ever. But there still going. Up the irons.. Johnny cann
@JonBonZombie
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
I Saw Iron Maiden with GHost in 2018 in Toronto… The Audio Engeniier apperantly uced up the sound cause the Bass Guitar was Cranked up and we coulnt hear the vocals that welll… and guitar….
@stevec1267
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
They.do have plans in making another album, and Nikko will be joining the band in the North America part of the tour
@rogerharrison4259
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
I think Nicko saying its a "possibility" he "might" play a couple of tracks or do a couple of shows, is wishful thinking, both by Nicko and the fans thinking it might happen.
I'm hearing the days of the 5 year plan are over and they have no firm plans beyond 26. And my guess is they are moving to a take it year by year approach. But Steve has been very clear and firm on band members, crew, or anyone involved with the band, and has done since 1975… "If you can't do your gig/job… You're out"
And I really can't see them going into the studio and doing another album… Because that's going to involve a five year plan…
2026…second leg of the RFYL tour
2027…Studio to record
2088-29…Tour the album
Simply can't see it happening😊
@theshadowdirector
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
The way they talk about him, you might think Steve Harris was like a mafia don. XD.
@davnroll
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
I Dream of Iron Maiden with Simon AND Nico for an surréaliste heavy strong groovy blast
@ThePetersieklik
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
You digging in shit classic American crab
@gdemijepivo
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
He moved from Sonor to Premier, then got back to Sonor, then moved to new brand of drum company as the Sonor never existed … now, the same story, it was final bow, tralala, fake emotions … and now, again he's in the band live. Who would believe them in their interviews, announcements ????
Money snd geees is main power and motivation to them.
@zoef234
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
🥱
@Dirkschneider
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
Nicko should not be in Maiden. But neither should Simon. Neither sounded good when I saw them in the past year.
@rhonr
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
Hurray😊
@guyincogneto8979
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
Really piss Harry off and play To Tame A Land. That'll show em! 😉
@Rob-fd3wl
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
Come on back Nikki your the glue
@joelplamondon1021
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
Come on ! we all like Nicko but his playing is slower and softer, not at Maiden's level anymore.
@martinlonkwitz8662
January 31, 2026 at 6:27 am
with an age of 73 you not making plans over 5 years. We all love Nicko McBrain and I love every moment he will share with all of us. doesn't matter if on stage, studio-music or on youtube. He is an IRON MAIDEN ! 🙂
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