Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden - Voodoo Child (awesome drum solo) Live 12-12-2010

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

Lets enjoy Nicko´s playing as long as we can, cause we will never get anyone of his kind again. Hail you Nicko, hail Iron Maiden, hail heavy Metal!

[@laughinjoker]

You wrote something that's so true! I'm happy to be on my 27 yrs old and had the opportunity to see Nicko Playing with Iron Maiden 5 times! He's a very special member of the band! Awesome drummer, and looks like he's a wonderful person too! Hail to Nicko, Maiden and Metal! Cheers from Brazil!

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

We have to see him and Maiden every time possible, ´cause some day it is over, and then we will cry because we didn´t. I myself have seen them 6 times during my 18 years in life, and I will definitely go see them again soon!

[@dariomarquez5091]

his drumming is mindblowing - one of the best drummers ever ... he makes it looks so easy and has such a groove - top geezer too

[@nogueira-lopesalexandre1337]

good comment

[@azdrummer1]

From a drummers stand point, Nicko is one of the best SINGLE BASS drummers of his time. And seems like a genuinely cool guy to boot!

[@peterpetrov7073]

He does play double too, he even uses it in one of the fills here, just listen carefully.

[@markogluvajic]

​@@peterpetrov7073Nicko hates double pedal, used it only once in a song "Face in sand" because Steve wanted.

[@Ballerina970]

I love the guy in the back rocking out. That's just awesome. And I love Nicko, he is amazing!!!

[@aSome1]

a thing every small rock concert must have: the drunk guy rocking out...as long as they don't bother the other ones around, it's ok, because unfortunately some do

[@celticjames]

man just how Jazzy is this !!!! you can really hear the influences of bonzo and buddy rich here. Nicko... one of rocks true greats !!!

[@naccibobacci]

I love McBrain, look at this gig, where is he? A parking lot? Look how close the folks are. You know that is not his kit. He just loves being a drummer, a man of the people. Probably shook hands with everyone and had a pull out of some guys bottle after the gig. Not too many like Nicko, no sir no too many.

[@aimfuldrifter]

And he's a Christian too :)

[@laylachristie3705]

love your comments nicko is my third favorite drummer behind neil peart and peter criss

[@kennethsmith8968]

@@laylachristie3705 wow you put nicko behind peter criss,uuuggghhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@therealawakener7]

For those about to rock... Sir Nicko McBrain, we most humbly salute you:-).

[@pearldrummer4077]

I love his style. He plays with so much feel and soul. Great groove!

[@YvesBrusco-r8x]

Quel Bonheur de voir Nicko jouer avec sa dextérité, des gifles à ses cymbales, c'est dedans, c'est physique, ça pulse, ça groove… J'ai eu la chance dans ma vie d'être à la basse derrière ce mec avec Trust, cet extra-terrestre ! Un distributeur de bonheur. Ses moments resterons à jamais gravés dans mon esprit. Quel batteur ! j'adore

[@joetoe9207]

Have never really known them but knew they were good players. As a music lover (and drummer) I love this. A metal (???) guy who is definitely not a one trick pony. And seems like such a swell guy.

[@fbastidac]

Up t'he irons

[@audiotastik]

One of the best metal drummers out there. Goes to show he can play just about anything. Love anything Hendrix.

Killing replay button :)

[@turq1824]

Nice. Very clean playing and technique

[@corentinchenavier3051]

Nicko MC Brain is my favorite drummer since my childhood

[@rajendraS]

Maiden fan for over 25 years!

[@madalingrecu6112]

That guy in the back though..... :D

[@TheBatayo53]

You saw him too ! :D

[@SXI96]

It's Florida, lot of nuts haha jk :/

[@Howdy699]

Meth lol

[@janzzen1]

That guy is steve gadd. Best drummer ever.

[@francishynes645]

Keeping it real

[@JonathanInsalaco-f7e]

L'un des meilleurs batteurs du monde...en tte simplicité !

[@Freddypure]

Love the guy in the back, he's actually enjoying it and having a good time!

[@louisdimov8956]

YES. GREAT DRUMMER'S DRUMMER 🥰 GREAT SOUL TRAIN!!! KNOWS WHAT HE IS PLAYING!!! LOVE THE PREMIER DRUMS !! CLASSIC SOUND ROCK ON NICKO !!!!!TRUE PROFESSIONAL!!

[@raptorveloce6378]

Bravissimo e simpaticissimo, grande Nicko!

[@Sojic82]

This Saturday I will meet Nicko !!! Can't wait !!! That will be one the greatest days in my life ... being a Maiden Fan for almost 20 years !!!

[@1Daddoz1]

Nicko is a great guy and an amazing drummer. His kind-heartedness and his tasty grooves reminds me of the late but very great drummer, Mick Tucker from Sweet. I have met both of these guys in my lifetime and both are the coolest guys you'd ever wanna meet.

[@ChrisKDrummer]

Fantastic, huge, Nicko is amazing!

[@PainkillerPhysio]

That break at 1:15 sounds sooooo great !!

[@aimfuldrifter]

Nicko going back to his roots :)

[@theSnaredrumde]

Nicko one of the greatest and fundamental Drummer i see. Love his drumming.

[@rogerbarlow7552]

Amazing Nicko !!!!! He does mind doing such humble acts, puts a shame on all the go getter celebs pop stars and other mediocrities of this world...

[@Heroes_of_Qalanor_RPG]

Excellent stuff

[@68Bards]

That’s unexpected. Fabulous

[@johnscorpion4114]

the little girl watching so intently is a future drummer for sure.

[@cello68]

Xcellent video , thanks for filming it dude :) Nikko has one of the fastest right feet in the business!

[@MrChlor2]

Super!

[@jonnytongaII]

I love this video...

[@дмитрийсмирнов-в4л]

Это же Джими Хендрикс....Как же круто!! Нико величайший!!

[@teemupulkkinen9942]

He really GROOOVES

[@ferdinandwang1165]

Incidentally, a young Dave Murray got into rock the moment he heard this very same song!

[@raffaelelenzi7130]

Great performance from mr McBrain !!!!!

[@romaneberle]

holy moses, what a drummer..... ! :-)

[@romeloquinonez5808]

The dude in the killers shirt is a trip

[@0okamino]

There are certain songs which summon a magical drunk guy whenever played live. This is one of them.

[@anitnec]

Great drum solo ! very good drumming ! He has an impressive groove

[@33drummerr]

That was awsum!!!!!! Priceless reaction to the loud car 😂😂 dude in the maiden shirt is nickos biggest fan lol

[@Lizard-of-Oz]

I know Nicko is amazing and I saw this video long ago, but I couldn't remember which video had this part when that roaring noise made Nicko stop his drum solo. Hilarious man! Just hilarious. Love Nicko's sense of humor and his simplicity. That guy on the killers T-shirt lol!!

[@Herbster41]

Love this guy. 🤘🏻

[@thomasclinton6018]

Holy fuck that was awesome.

[@salariaway2861]

A god amongst mortals ...

[@mwbyko]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@guillermopampena5444]

Nicko is legend drummer nice very nice

[@mikaeljansson4563]

But the cutest thing about this,is the little girl in pink,sitting..she looks soooo bored.

[@scootermojo]

+Mikael Jansson ha ha, I know, man LOL I just commented saying the same thing and seen yours, too. She's like "whatever"...

[@0okamino]

I guess she's just heard Hendrix played too many times. :D

[@SJUCityBoy]

When Iron Maiden meets Hendrix. It's amazing how the Iron Maiden-esque sound cannot be isolated.

[@jarrodschroeder]

The man, Nikko Mc Brain!

[@Metalhead3935]

He's actually a Jazz drummer. Thats what he grew up on and learned and whatever. Thats why his style is so different to other metal drummers.

[@metalgodkk6161]

love Nicko mcbrain super genius!!!

[@theSnaredrumde]

Outstanding Groove-Manager!

[@mechagamera]

Two of my favorite artist, Maiden & Hendrix!!

[@RaySarv]

In my opinion Nicko is the best metal drummer.

[@rainmaker646]

amazing ! Nicko is the be(a)st !!!

[@mario1997281]

6:48 that was hilarious hahaha :D

[@tariksba]

+mario1997281 very hilarious !

[@pgmbassplayer]

The old guy with the Killers T-Shirt (back to the left) drank all the Trooper's available in R&R Ribs

[@jameatermeany]

Nicko is a Monster! I love watching him roll! I want his right foot!! But no wonder he plays Paiste! Those custom A,s sound like a cat pissing on a dustbin lid :)

[@thefordrs]

06:48 haha Good sense of humour

[@Ramkury]

this shows just how awesome nicko is.

[@jarodrigues]

Just amazing! He's a master.

[@yourhero36]

I am amazed at how much he "Grunts" while playing .. Increible drummer!

[@gerobakmehsi8785]

Awesome... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 I like you Nicko

[@johnscorpion4114]

He plays with one drum stick backwards, that's awesome.

[@Lucas.Valadares]

Welcome to Brazil!

[@NoPrayer4TheDying]

such a bad ass!

[@raffaelelenzi7130]

great groove man!

[@davidcoullie]

great post

[@metal8713]

Steve gadd is a drum roadie for nicko since 1985 (the Powerslave tour) he is now the assitant tour managar for Iron Maiden

[@miguelreyescastro3681]

Nicko Mc brain genial excelente baterista muy buen tema.

[@woodsnwaterjcd]

Awesome

[@mbrann42296]

This video here is one that will never get old....OMG IS THAT MY GRANDPOP IN THE BACKROUND ?!?! Yeah Pop-Pop

[@RobertoPropoli]

Look at the hihat it's keep going and going!

[@scoobafloom]

Nicko Jedi level master now

[@ontaka5997]

Nicko: "Arry won't let me do DRUM SOLOS!"

[@AlobytesOgniddove]

great Niko! ^^

[@brylner]

Ha ha ha ha ha Nicko is an actor. Great reaction when the car starts of. Very funny ha ha ha ha ha!!!

[@ironmainiac1783]

Amazing!

[@SafadosAteus]

This proves two things: 1 - Nicko is an amazing drummer! check his groove in this video, man! It's fucking amazing! This solo is really top-notch too! 2 - Lars Ulrich is a really, really, really, bad drummer! The age argument some people use to justify his crappier and crappier playing is simply blown to dust by this performance by Nicko!

[@naccibobacci]

Safados Ateus The only way Ulrich could be a bad drummer is if someone else played the drums on the Master of Puppets album. The drumming on that album is excellent. Some clown said Ulrich was a bad drummer so now everyone does but if fact he is a very good drummer.

[@SafadosAteus]

naccibobacci No. His drumming in Master of Puppets is pretty average. In Justice ie was a bit more intricate, still nothing above average. If you think Lars was good, you really need to listen to more drummers. Nowadays Lars is bad to the point of being annoying.

[@naccibobacci]

Safados Ateus The drumming on Master Of Puppets is average? Average for who? I believe you said Lars Ulrich is a "really, really, really, bad drummer". That is nonsense, high school nonsense. You don't like the guy, OK, he is annoying, a shameless cokehead, pissed off the whole music world over Napster, whatever but a " really, really, really, bad drummer" no, not even close. After a decade of hair metal bands, Metallics was a breath of fresh air and a punch in the mouth, Ulrich's drumming was a huge part of that. If anything effected the sophistication of this band music it was the loss of Burton.

[@SafadosAteus]

+naccibobacci 1- the drumming in Master of Puppets is pretty average when compared to other metal albums; 2 - if my logic is that of ag high school student, yours is that of a primary school kid. I said he was average and now he is terrible. One's drumming ability varies over the passing of time, for the better or for the worse; 3 - I said his nowadays drumming is annoying. I didn't say he it's annoying. Of course he's just as pissant add his shitty drumming; 4 - you know Metallica wasn't the only thrash metal band in the 80s, don't you?

[@naccibobacci]

Safados Ateus Have it your way, this debate will obviously go nowhere good. I disagree with you and will leave it at that.

[@digitalcolor2023]

cuanta humildad man

[@giovanniramadhan6416]

where old people enjoy show more than the youngsters and its all good

[@mrheadlessa]

He's so good!!! 😍🤟

[@JoshBrown190]

I love that old guy behind the drummer

[@bluehavencd]

He makes drumming look easy.

[@erichand7548]

bluehavencd it is when you play like that

[@Metalhead3935]

Could you imagine how great it would feel waking up every morning and thinking "I'm Nicko McBrain"???

[@14razgriz]

gotta love the drunk lad in the background.

[@grayfox555]

Master Nicko Mcbrain!!!!!!!!!!!

[@juliendevey8531]

wowowowowowowww nicko !!!!! the boss !!!!

[@andreobermuller]

The guy smoking a cigarette behind Nicko is awesome!

[@juliuskulius]

Nicko doesnt just lock like a monster, he is one too! Up the Irons from Sweden!

[@thiagoeca7837]

Love ya Nicko

[@casbah1982]

I didn't even scroll down to see any comments. When Nicko is playing, your ass better be payin' attention!

[@RigoStar]

awesome groove!

[@RLK1967]

I have eaten at his restaurants best Ribs Ever!!!!!!! If you live in Florida (Dade,Broward county heck even Palmbeach county) you need to check it out.

[@rafaeldelgadillo5134]

Lets Nicko does his job!!

[@uselessgrant11]

Nicko rules

[@ThaGr8Cornman]

Lol in all seriousness he can play more than just metal drums and thank god for that ...seems like a cool dude too ;)

[@cannabisreview]

Nicko is so sick :D. Love me some Maiden. Cool to see him play Jimi too!

[@robertghanem1230]

nicko mcbrain can make an ohiio art drum set sound BADASS best metal DRUMMER..