Nicko McBrain has revealed his desire to move away from “extensive touring” and pursue personal projects, but said he will not sever ties with the band; The group said the decision to say goodbye to Brazil is ‘poetic’
The drummer Nicko McBrainfrom the band Iron Maidenannounced this Saturday, the 7th, that he will stop touring with the band. In a statement posted on the group’s Instagram, the musician revealed his desire to move away from “long tours” and focus on personal projects, but said he would not sever his ties with Iron Maiden and his colleagues. He surprised fans by saying that the last show with the band will be held on the same day, in Saint Paul.
“I wish the band much success from now on,” Nicko wrote in the released note. He toured with the group for 42 years. “To my devoted fans, you made it all worth it and I love you! To my devoted wife, Rebecca, you made it infinitely easier and I love you! To my sons, Justin and Nicholas, thank you for understanding the absences and I love you! To my friends who are always there for me, I love you to my bandmates, you made a dream come true and I love you!”
The musician said he looked to the future “with enthusiasm and great hope” and celebrated the possibility of seeing his fans again soon. Iron Maiden finish tour The future past Saturday in Sao Paulo. The group also performed on Friday 6th at Allianz Parque. Check out the lineup here.
Iron Maiden say Nicko’s last show in Brazil will be ‘poetic’
In the same publication, the band also shared a statement signed by the group’s manager, Rod Smallwood, on behalf of Iron Maiden. Celebrated Nicko McBrain’s decision to end his touring career in Brazil. This is the fourteenth time the band has come to the country.
“Since Rock in Rio in 1985, we have had a special relationship with Brazil,” he wrote. “So, finishing a tour with 90 thousand fans here in Sao Paulo for two nights is poetic and you deserve all the honors that I’m sure these wonderful fans will give you in this last show.”
The manager recalled the moments the band experienced alongside the drummer for over 42 years. “Great shows, lots of platinum and gold albums, awards, love from the fans and an extra beer on many occasions. This bond is forever. And, like Steve Harris [baixista do Iron Maiden] says, ‘Nicko is and will always be part of the Maiden family,'” he said.
Finally, Rod Smallwood informed that the group’s new drummer has already been chosen and will be announced “soon”.
Source: Terra
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