Person · Male
Nicko McBrain
drummer
- From
- Hackney, United Kingdom
- Since
- 1952–present
- Releases
- 1
About
Michael Henry "Nicko" McBrain (born 5 June 1952) is an English musician, best known as the drummer of the heavy metal band Iron Maiden since 1982. He is the third-longest serving member of the band, having appeared on each Iron Maiden album since Piece of Mind (1983). McBrain retired from touring in 2024, although he remains a member of the band for studio projects. Having played in small pub bands since 1966 from the age of 14, after leaving school, McBrain did session work before joining a variety of artists, such as Streetwalkers in 1975, Pat Travers, and the French hard rock band Trust. By 2026, the band's albums with Nicko McBrain had sold well over 100 million copies.
Member of
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Streetwalkers membranophone, percussion
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Pat Travers Band drums (drum set)
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Trust drums (drum set)
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Iron Maiden drums (drum set), percussion
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WhoCares additional, drums (drum set)
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The Full Metal Rackets drums (drum set)
Discography
Singles
Links
Founder
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 2b08cca8-5ace-4aba-a04c-b4bb02867dcf
- ISNI
- 0000000058097432
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 7 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.