Nicko Mcbrain - Iron Maiden - 2019 Interview & Rundown

[@paisteuser06]

It doesn't matter if you've been playing for 30 years or 30 minutes, his advice is great for any drummer

[@ianchristopherson1973]

This man is one of the greatest to walk the earth, has time for everybody and always has a smile on his face, a true legend.

[@kittymetal186]

I agree. I was lucky to meet him. He was very nice, and funny too.

[@DrumsTheWord]

Nicko speaks from the heart, and as such gives the most relevant and inspiring advice.

[@abomb207]

Happy birthday Nicko! 🥁🤘🎂

[@davis311c]

I love that he raised his throne and lowered the toms and cymbals. I used to always cringe at watching how low he sat, but it's a testament to always being willing to learn and grow. He's one of the goats

[@kittymetal186]

In concerts I was always disappointed at how low he sat. I like watching drummers' techniques (my dad was a jazz drummer and he told me about various drumming skills). When I met Nicko in 2005, I asked him why he was seated so low. He said it was because the other band members were jealous of his good looks so he needed to be unseen behind his drum kit! Great drummer and personality.

[@stitcha123]

I’m not a drummer- why is it cringeworthy that he sits low??

[@davis311c]

@stitcha123 because of spinal compression etc

[@cweaver1100]

Of all the impressive things we can list about Nicko....surely one of the most impressive is his ability to not accidentally hit that ride cymbal in its current position. Impressive indeed. :)

[@mudlakesawmill9332]

If Nicko made a video of him breaking down every maiden song and it was 20 hours long.......I'd likely watch the whole thing.

[@galwaytribesman9289]

How could anyone not like Nicko the man is larger than life

[@skeetabomb]

Ergonomics is critical for longevity as a drummer. This is great. I have struggled with how to setup a big kit too. It is not easy.

[@BobbyButterfield]

This was genuinely fascinating to watch… he got sooo sidetracked, yet remained amazingly informative throughout. Wow! Cheers sir

[@blitzKRIS]

This Man is a living Legend... MUST absolutely go to Drumeo

[@MikiMaiden]

Thank You Nicko 🥰

[@slandelius]

Really appreciate Nicko's prospective. You can tell he really understands music universally.

[@dwrdrums-ry8lb]

Appreciate the knowledge of MD Iron Maiden 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@johnnyroastbeef84]

He is a great guy from everything I have seen of him- and a great talent.

[@410Gregj]

All the best to the master. Much love on your birthday. Thank you for the inspiration through the years!

[@glyde1436]

Love you Nicko!! Been a huge inspiration since I was literally 2 years old.

[@LuisMiguelCostaVideos]

I will take his advice not only for drummers but also for bass players, guitar players or whatever it may be... Bless you, Nicko! Greetings from Lisboa, Portugal

[@NachiketKarekarMusic]

I was NOT expecting to see his skippies at 8:24 LOL Nicko is Goated 😂

[@mightyV444]

* skivvies 😉

[@MathieuFiset]

Playing metal without double pedal or double kicks is TIGHT :) Also great advices !!

[@hxc4ever301]

The Wicker Man live was an experience

[@yanmari8469]

BRAVO NICKO❤🎉THIS IS THIS !!!! This is real positive soul. 🎉🎉🎉

[@paulocarvalho6480]

This man is an inspiration for all beginners and professionals alike. Excellent professional and even better human being always with a smile and a kind word. What's not to love about Nicko?

[@roposso421]

Such a great drummer and a great sir … one of the best drummer in the world 🤟🤟🤟

[@drummercarlos7040]

Makes one pedal sound like two. 💪 greetings from Portugal, nicko.🤘

[@ruelsmith]

This man is soooooooo much more talented than today's bazillion note metal players with nothing to say. One of my favorite metal drummers, ever.

[@Encrypted_user_]

LOVE Nicko!! Good to see him back doing what he loves after the stroke

[@JD.Knight]

This was recorded years ago.

[@stevielovelight1]

G💖D BLESS Y❤️U M🥁DERN DRUMMER FOR GIVING US THIS FANTABULOUS VIDEO & FOR PUTTING WELL DESERVED NICKO ON YOUR COVER!! 🙏😎🤝🥁💞💫✨🦸🏼‍♂✨

[@michaelfehl6294]

Thanks Mates, top notch lesson and drummer ! Definitely a killer band. Bless you….. Michael

[@Rogersviana]

Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@nickflaskett257]

11:05 SERIOUSLY?! The drumming in Maiden's some of the most dynamic dependent drumming in all of metal!

[@ristomattila4801]

Thanks for the great video! Nicko has been and is my all time idol for drumming. Best metal drummer of all time in my opinion. Simple but very rhythmic technique suitable best for the band. Love also his taste of drum set how they should look and sound - quite an apposite for style is now in fashion

[@baterapedro]

Thank You Nicko!!!!!

[@stefanopellegrino2342]

Great Nicko, God bless you 🤟👏👏👏

[@leonardojobst6784]

love this guy! always inspiration!

[@flashingarrows]

How the hell do you hit those 2 toms with that big ride cymbal in the way,?

[@Bannermann]

Its not in the way for him I guess, there are still 3/4 of the head left to strike.

[@jd0879]

Tbh he doesn’t use those toms often

[@Motivatedlightmedia]

Us ol folks only know how great this is.

[@boinknook]

I love playing where eagles dare nicko! I was getting the beat wrong, but now I seen how you do it, I...well I get it. I only play traditional drumsticks SOMETIMES on slow easy songs because I have problems going around the toms, but I always used matched. I use a lovely cheap ludwig 6 piece kit with remo emperor heads on top and silentstrokes on the bottoms because I love that old fashioned 70's open bottom sound. When I was 10, I was tapping on everything. Once I tapped on the back of my dad's headrest in the car and he said "stop with that stupid music!"😅 it happened so many times! Those cushions had bounce! Appreciate your advice greatly!🥁

[@snertli]

Legend!!! Saw him with the STREETWALKERS...

[@patxilebrancon5393]

at 8:26 starts one if not the most glorious moments in the history of drum videos. This guy is my hero!

[@MsBenlane]

wonderful. really enjoyed this. though not a drummer. what a nice dude.

[@kovalfetterer2218]

DPA 4099 on toms, Telefunken M81 low profile on snare top and Shure SM57 on snare bottom it looks like

[@davidcurtis4478]

This is awesome Nicko! Keep Rockin' hard gavna 🤘🤘

[@davidsahlem3149]

Niko is a dope human!

[@DaniloMalf]

Best Drummer ever!

[@derrickbadenhorst7329]

Love the list you've presented in this video. I've never heard of Maison Guidry 😮 Another drummer I love to follow is Yoni Madar. Go check him out

[@PUBHEAD1]

Man I love this guy. Totally down to earth

[@dissyduster]

Nice 1 Thank you for tips,,

[@DWH072]

Now that was a lesson.

[@ZachBratland]

Sick💥❤️✅

[@CD-gk9ix]

Never understood how that ride cymbal doesn’t bounce off the tom rims and heads

[@mightyV444]

See when he turns that cymbal at 4:00 how it appears to be quite tight on its stand? _That's_ why it doesn't make contact with the toms below! 🙂

[@celioferreira3893]

Excelente

[@michaelloder5150]

Over the years both Neil Peart and Nikko have altered Their drum layout because of the body arms and legs take a pounding 3hour shows 180 dates 30 years of drumming !! Great Advice from a legend !!

[@archangels-thunder]

The Position of the Cybales seems stranger.How do you play the Toms under the cymbales?

[@sticksbass]

great!

[@BruceLeeroy-dv9cc]

I think after all these years Nicko is actually turning into Eddie!

[@modelrailwaynoob]

What a nice and skllfull person

[@Rodj-ib7ni]

Nico genio!

[@sezyum]

🙏🙏🙏OLD AND VISE AND YOUNG!!! 🙏🙏🙏

[@DrumsWithTaylor]

I about flipped a car when he started talking about Sonor... Then I realized the this is from 2019..

[@CharlesTPrimm]

All his great little tips add up! 9:52

[@tiagonegreiros9465]

Primeiro batera que comecei a acompanhar logo no meu início em 1995. Até hoje admiro demais e continuo aprendendo demais! UP Niko!

[@chrisarcher5573]

Glad to see you looking in rude health

[@johnlagoss5932]

"yeah we've got the club kit set up"

[@gadymarcus2362]

Bello/Magnifico.🎂✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️✡️😱

[@Drummer4life86]

This is 25K worth of information

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Nicko your stool should have been higher than that YEARS ago!

[@stevielovelight1]

🤝😎❤ i l🥰ve You NICKO... My forever DRUM BR😎THER IN JESUS!! 🤟😇✝🔝🥁🥁❤❤🎵🎵🎶🎵🎵🎶💞💫✨💞💫✨

[@RonHarkey-cq2ci]

Why is his ride symbol there?

[@DavidOakesMusic]

Its hilarious how SNOBBY people get about Trad Grip when it was ONLY made up to solve a stupid problem .

[@xyanide1986]

Yeah, play for the music/band and not for yourself or for the drums' sake. Don't really agree with the left/right hand starting of fills, because in my experience you can be more versatile if you practice both.

[@donniespoon2928]

Your Nicko Mcbrain, why don,t you have custom drum stick made you know have one stick that don't have a tip

[@dailymemesman6294]

i skipped and saw him pull his pants down what is going on

[@PeterVred]

pillow practice: "if your right handed start with your left hand, if your left handed, start with your right hand". Huh? I don't get that, don't do that, but i've only been playing 57 years...

[@JazzyJonas]

29:09 anybody want to tell him they make sticks with dual butt-ends? lol

[@wolfgangmarkusgstrein8522]

I know, all Maiden fans here. I was a Maiden fan myself but I have to state that McBrian never filled the footsteps of Clive. His playing lacks creativity.