Music great change promoted by the new Iron Maiden drummer, according to Bruce Dickinson

After more than four decades, Nicko McBrain will stop presenting yourself with the Iron Maiden. As reported last December, the 72 -year -old drummer withdrew from tour appointments, although he follows a member. Simon Dawsonnotorious for integrating the British Lion – Parallel Project of Steve HarrisMaiden bassist and leader-was cast to replace him.

Many fans are afraid of the change, as McBrain has a very characteristic style and Dawson, at least according to what is known about him in previous projects, does not have the same footprint. However, for the vocalist Bruce DickinsonThis is the great charm of the new colleague.

In an interview with the Musicians Institute (via Igor Miranda website), Dickinson revealed that Dawson was actually rehearsed with Maiden even before McBrain’s removal. The starter drummer held the entire previous tour, The Future Past, while recovering from a mini-AVC.

Until the last performances, in São Paulo, he had not yet resumed the movements in full. There was, therefore, a concern: If Nicko could not perform any shows, it was necessary to have some reserve – function in charge of Simon, who was already traveling with the band anyway because British Lion touches on the cities where Iron Maiden passes. Bruce comments:

“We already had a rehearsal with Simon in the last tour. Simon was along with British Lion. It was kind of a security for us. We expected Nicko to tour, but there were times during the show where, not so much his performance, but his body physically was really … we were worried.”

As several fans, Maiden members were also afraid, unknowingly if it would work. To scare off any questions, the band organized a rehearsal with Dawson amid the previous tour, more specifically in the American city of Portland, Oregon, last October.

“Simon was suggested by Steve and we all stayed: ‘Yes, but how do we know it will work?’ […] [Fizemos o ensaio e] Honestly, I was positively shocked: ‘Wow’. We played the whole set without a break. And this guy had not rehearsed with anyone. We could do a show that night with him if we had to do it. ”

Bruce then revealed the great change promoted by Simon. Musically, the new drummer is very similar to the late Clive burrNicko’s predecessor in the function and responsible for recording the first three albums of Iron Maiden. Apparently, therefore, Dawson has a more direct and strong – and less technical footprint compared to the holder for four decades. The singer explains:

“To be honest, if I closed my eyes at times during that rehearsal, it was like having Clive Burr back in the band, because he [Dawson] It has that feeling. It’s that big band swing. He has the same influences. And I just stayed: ‘Oh my God, wow.’ I’m really excited. ”

Iron Maiden and Run for Your Lives

THE Iron Maiden will take your next 50 -year -old tour, RUN FOR YOU LIVESto Europe. There are scheduled shows on the old continent between May and August.

In 2026, the itinerary is expected to be expanded to other continents – including Brazil, the country that the singer Bruce Dickinson Visit with his solo career on September 7, for presentation at the Paulistano Festival The Town.

With repertoire focused on the nine initial albums – the 1980 debut to Fear of the Dark (1992) -, the coming excursion marks the first occasion in decades when Maiden will perform without Nicko McBrain. The drummer, a member since 1982, has moved away from the road activities and will be replaced by Simon Dawson (British Lion, The Outfield etc).

Check out the Iron Maiden schedule below 2025:

• May 27 – Budapest ARÉNA, Budapest, Hungary *
• May 31 – Letnany Airport, Prague, Czech Republic *
• June 1 – Arena Types, Bratislava, Slovakia *
• June 5 – Trondheim Rocks, Trondheim, Norway (Festival)
• June 7-Sr-Bank Arena, Stavanger, Norway *
• June 9 – Royal Arena, Copenhagen, Denmark *
• June 12 – 3Ana, Stockholm, Sweden *
• June 13 – 3Ana, Stockholm, Sweden *
• June 16 – Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland *
• June 21 – Use Arena, Birmingham, England ^
• June 22-Co-Op Live, Manchester, England ^
• June 25 – Malahide Castle, Dublin, Ireland *^
• June 28 – Longon Stadium, London, England *^
• June 30 – Hydro Egg, Glasgow, Scotland ^
• July 03 – Eurockéennes Festival, Belfort, France (festival)
• July 5 – Metropolitan Civite Stadium, Madrid, Spain **
• July 6 – Meo Arena, Lisbon, Portugal **
• July 9 – Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland **
• July 11-Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany **
• July 13 – Stadio Euganeo, Padova, Italy **
• July 15 – Bürgerweide, Bremen, Germany **
• July 17 – Ernst Happel Stadium, Vienna, Austria **
• July 19 – Paris la Defense Arena, Paris, France **
• July 23 – Gelredome, Arnhem, Netherlands **
• July 25 – Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany **
• July 26 – Cannstatter Wasen, Stuttgart, Germany **
• July 29 – Waldbühne, Berlin, Germany **
• August 2 – PGE Narceowy, Warsaw, Poland **
• * = Opening of Halestorm
• ^ = Opening of The Raven Age
• ** = Opening of Avatar

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