Nicko McBrain last show with Iron Maiden - Bruce Dickinson intro speech / São Paulo 7 Dec 2024

[@jakesully5402]

Thank you for taking the time during the concert to post this for those of us who aren’t there tonight. I really appreciate being “in the moment” right now.

[@TakaPihanPoika]

🫡🇫🇮

[@Ab46583]

Just left the concert. Hard to put in words what we experienced tonight. I am 34 years old and listen to Iron Maiden since i was a young teenager and i am really grateful that i had the chance to see Nicko for the last time in my hometown. Even the skies cryed a lit bit for Nicko - we had a 0% chance of rain before the concert. Dude is a legend and we will miss him 😢

[@dannymontoya9469]

Nice man

[@punkmonkey880]

You're going to remember that show forever! 🤘

[@strengthmuscle5529]

An amazing run... I first saw him on Piece of Mind tour, and many times since. (I saw Clive twice (Killers & Beast). Curious to see who gets the throne next. Well done Nicko!

[@Vortigan07]

I can only imagine how emotional it was last night but you guys did him proud as we all knew you would! I was so sad hearing the news but at the same time, I'm happy that it's all happened on his own terms. He has bowed out with the class and dignity that befits the man he is and also the band as a whole, the greatest there's ever been! Up The Irons, always! Godspeed, Nicko ❤

[@raagnarz]

Even the skies cried...beautiful man beautiful.

[@BikFlofer]

Bruce says Nicko is not leaving the band. So hopefully if there is one more album, Nicko will be on it. My favorite drummer ever. My favorite band ever

[@sarcophage]

He is going to work on some more projects for Sanctuary, maybe write or play some songs on a new record?

[@KingCrimson82]

Cool, he is still in for Studiowork!?

[@leganihanoi]

Nah man, he aint playing like that anymore. He gon do pr

[@michief3801]

Exactly what I’ve been wondering since yesterday! I think they, including Nicko, agreed to leave the future open for him doing the drum track in the album, just no touring

[@patricknepe8850]

The best

[@A_J0995]

The chanting of the crowd says everything. Nicko is loved and appreciated by us all and he has left a wonderful legacy. UP THE IRONS!!!

[@noorderyn]

Martin Axenrot from Opeth will become the new drummer of Iron Maiden

[@YautjaPredador]

​@@noorderyn*Can you share where did you see it?*

[@EthanBrosh]

Man this is sad...We all knew one day this was coming, but it sucks when it actually happens :(

[@MartinOntheroad-w1j]

I´m not asshamed to say I cried like hell the moment I knew the news. It is a very sad day for metal and for music. Thanks god we´ve had a chance to be alive in the same era. What a privilege.

[@josenatale422]

Queridos hermanos Brasileños! Recuerden esto, Nicko se despide en su tierra, en nuestra querida Sudamérica. Latinoamérica. Hermoso recuerdo para ustedes en Brasil, hermoso recuerdo para nosotros desde Argentina, y hermoso recuerdo para todo el mundo. Nicko se despide en Sudamérica!! Abrazo grande desde Argentina. Enorme Nicko!!

[@BrunoidGames]

¡Eres un verdadero hermano! Abrazos desde Brasil.

[@renatamartins5789]

❤❤❤👏👏👏

[@GazzaniSilva]

incrivel ^^]

[@AFx3144]

Un saludo hermano porteño. Sí, una hermosa recordacion. Nicko McBrain és un enorme baterista. Es un gran recuerdo. Ya extraño la alegría y las travesuras de Nicko en el escenario. Desafortunadamente no pude ir a São Paulo para ver Iron Maiden esta vez. Yo he estado siguiendo esta etapa de la gira en Sudamérica a través de algunos videos en KZbin La parte argentina de la gira también fue muy vibrante. Ustedes saben cómo hacer un espectáculo de rock/metal siempre. Cuando veo videos de bandas de metal tocando allí, quiero estar allí, en Buenos Aires. Yo me recuerdo mucho tambien del los vídeos de giras de Megadeth en su país. Muy bueno!!! "That One Night: Live in Buenos Aires" DVD. Perfecto!!! Siempre es increíble ver al público argentino rockeando en un show de Megadeth y Maiden y con las otras grandes bandas tambien. El público chileno también está maravillosamente loco. Muuuy loco!!En mi opinión, el público chileno es el más vibrante entre el público latinoamericano. Me gusta mucho. También vi videos de shows en Colombia. Estaban temblando mucho. Latinoamérica tiene muchos fans del metal y del heavy rock y rockeamos mucho durante las giras. Somos el público más emotivo y vibrante para las bandas americanas y europeas. Los vídeos de los conciertos lo demuestran. ellos lo saben. 😅UP The Irons!

[@frguitar777]

82 send his beautiful times 😂😂😂😂

[@teijaflink2226]

This makes me more emotional than I thought it would. Lots of tears I'm sure both among the audience and on stage. 42 amazing years. I'm just happy that he's retiring instead of passed away.

[@RiffCollector]

Thanks for the clip. So sad but glad that Bruce said he's still in the band and just not playing live. I wish him and the boys all the best forever. It's so strange. UTI x

[@bladempale1751]

Kinda like Glenn and Judas Priest I guess

[@phillytheflyerable]

I guess theyll making an album

[@hugolafhugolaf]

Harris is so cheap, he'll probably have Nicko do the album, and hire some schmuck at 1000$/show to tour. Sucks.

[@chriswilkinson7636]

​@@bladempale1751They'll have to piece his drumming performance together in the studio if he plays on the next Iron Maiden album won't they? It would make more sense musically if the new drummer actually plays on the album too wouldn't it?

[@chriswilkinson7636]

I'm getting the feeling that Iron Maiden might be planning to quit after the next tour. Nicko has effectively left the band already. Most of the rest of the band have their own projects too as well.

[@maidenman8754]

Thank you for sharing this with us all. And thanks Nicko for 42 amazing years.

[@joeplem5329]

Thanks for the memories Nicko 😥🤘

[@mtyzsw6549]

I am so sad .... Nicko (and his right foot) is my favourite member of the band !!! ... I will miss him forever .... from Poland 🇵🇱

[@luisbello1700]

Nicko thank you man! You were my inspiration as a drummer and headbanger! Love you forever and God bless you brother!

[@Virtuoso78]

He’s not leaving the band, he just won’t tour anymore. He’ll continue to record albums and do special performances with the band. ❤

[@sharonellis8776]

He has made the right decision. Thank You Nicko for your 42 years behind your drum kit, you are a metal legend and we love you !! xx

[@JoeyArmstrong2800]

Nicko's drumming and personality was so integral to Maiden's success around the world. Cheers mate and thanks for the memories.

[@apieceofdirt4681]

I met Nicko at a music store in Raleigh NC in the mid 90’s. Iron Maiden was doing a concert that night and he needed to pick up some drum heads. He walks in and just starts looking around and talking to people. I ended up talking with him for about 30 minutes and he came across as just one of the nicest guys. I wasn’t a fan of their music at that point but I became one that day! These guys were huge when I was growing up and were all over MTV. To see them performing after all these years and STILL selling out arenas is absolutely incredible. AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Rush……the last of the mega bands who got their fan base the old fashioned way by playing show after show!

[@cased19]

Had the pleasure of meeting Nicko a couple of times at NAMM. Such an incredible human being. Thank you for the years of awesome drumming.

[@javierramallo603]

Thank you for sharing, this breaks my heart, the time waits for no one. Thank Mr Nicko McBrain the most good looking lad in the band. You will be missed.

[@chaospoet]

I've been holding it together all day, but that made me shed a tear. Thank you, for everything, Nicko. UP THE IRONS!

[@mhermit]

I wasn't completely ready for how this made me feel. Thank you for sharing your work, Sir. It's an active inspiration.

[@jackmullins70]

Gonna miss you so, so much Nicko. My favorite drummer of all time. It’s impossible to imagine the band without you. 42 years as the drummer for the greatest band in the fucking world. Absolutely incredible. What a legacy. Up the Irons friends. From Seattle, WA 🇺🇸

[@ferdeleste]

Que honor Nicko! 👏🏼 qué honor Sao Paulo! Gracias desde Argentina 🇦🇷 🤘🏽GOD BLESS YOU

[@6li8storm40]

It’s strange to think of Maiden without Nicko. My introduction to them was Piece of Mind, so he’s the first drummer I ever knew for the band. I wish him all the best, and he’s an absolute beast to have toured the way he has after a stroke.

[@augmentedhat16]

Mine too. I’ve been a fan since I was 13 and first heard Piece of mind.

[@translucent_nick]

Same here being a fan since November of 1983 😢

[@Williameagleblanket]

I saw Iron Maiden in June 1983 with Nicko on drums. And June 1988, and finally September 2022. 🥁

[@craiglewis8981]

I Cherish two bits of band memorabilia. One is a drumstick I caught from Nicko in 1986 and the other is. Nickos back stage pass from the long beach arena shows for live after death. What great service he has been to maiden and given us fans so much joy over the years. Here's to one more album!

[@Olle-555]

Nicko is one, if not the most entertaining and creative drummers I've seen. First time I saw them was 1986 and I was lucky enough to attend a concert in 2022 and it's still magic.

[@ghastlynavigator]

Nicko is the greatest! UP THE IRONS FOREVER 🤘

[@adrianr1338]

God bless you Nikko and thank you for all the memories! From Chicago with love. Up the Irons! 😢🤘

[@orfeas8]

God this is heartbreaking... Nicko thank you for keeping us company for so many years. You are a part of the superhero team for me. Grew up listening to you guys since before the age of 12. My respect for all of you is immense. I am glad I got the chance to see you in my first ever live recently in Greece. I wish I was born earlier so I could be with you more and watch you in your past lives. But I am happy I was born in the age you were also present. UP THE IRONS!!!!!

[@lexwalker]

Nicko, your drumming has been the heartbeat of Iron Maiden for so many years. Thanks for all the incredible memories and epic shows! Wishing you the best in your next adventures! 🌟🥁

[@somethingelsedoesmatter]

I don't know why I am tearing up about this. I love this guy. I love this band. Classy how they're handling this. I wish them all well. I am so glad I got to see them live.

[@DavMCycle]

Nicko thanks for all the awesome songs, your power on the drums will forever be remembered, I was gladly able to see you live two times with Maiden. You really deserve your time off, good luck and stay safe.

[@MetalPilgrim]

Thanks a lot for uploading these timely! Felt like we're present there

[@jackmullins70]

Big fan of your channel! Love all the Maiden content. It’s a sad day my friend. Up the Irons

[@MetalTraveller]

Thanks mate! The only bits I filmed yesterday. See you next summer hopefully!

[@thedarkdefender7780]

Your channel should called ''MetalClickbait'.

[@susumu_YXV]

日本へ来てくれて本当にありがとう！ 今年の9月、あなたたちの公演を観に行けたこと、最高のパフォーマンスを披露してくれたことに最大限の敬意を払います ニコ、おつかれさま！ 今まで本当に本当にありがとう！！

[@joaopinheiro6467]

Long Life to Nicko , Maiden and all the true Rockers like us. 65 years and this is my road . 👋👋👋👋🤘🤘🤘👆👆👆👆💥💥

[@LaurieValdez-zk3dy]

42 years 🙏🌎🏥⚡️ GOD Bless Always Thank you very much Philadelphia USA 🇺🇸

[@noorderyn]

And Van Der Graaf Generator

[@stephenallsman8913]

Philly!!!

[@mikelandy830]

Saw them Nov 1st in Philly, awesome as always,tough moments man, "UP THE IRONS !"

[@stephenallsman8913]

@ I was there, up the irons! Nicko!

[@badulario]

Thank you Nicko!!

[@JamminClemmons]

Maybe the fill-in drummer will be Nicko's son. Jason Bonham did it.

[@01devilsmilitia]

@@JamminClemmons its someone called "Simon Dawson"

[@LinusFeynstein]

My favourite drummer and a very friendly man

[@carlosabad6596]

Thank you Nicko....simply thank you for all the wonderfull years.

[@vanpirate]

Thank you Nicko for being my surrogate cool uncle all my life. I'm 45 now and nicko has always been there for me and for all metal heads .he has given so much joy to so many from all around the world . he never backed down and never let any of us down in the process delivering the most bombastic progressive and timeless drum performances . What a living legend he has become. Enjoy your retirement nicko because you are the geezer the gent and the guv'na. Up the irons . Love and respect From Ireland.

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Thankyou for this moment in rock history. ❤❤❤💎💎🥃🥃🎄🎄🎅🎅⛄️⛄️👍👍🙏🙏🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@NAB001]

Super guy, remember him stopping to talk to me and a mate while we queuing for an IM gig. We were in awe but he was so nice and made us comfortable.

[@TownshipRadio19]

Whoa this is huge. Nicko is my favourite drummer of all time. So happy I got to see him this year

[@Ig0rN4tusch]

I consider myself very fortunate to have been there and scream Nicko's name until my throat couldn't take anymore. He is a legend, and what a class act, showing a lot of gratitude and with a smile on his face all along. I know many people won't share Nicko's religious views, but he pointed to the sky several times (like he was saying the glory goes to his God, and not to him) and I found this very touching and humbling. We all love you, Nicko, now and forever. Here's to the New chapter and the many joys to come!

[@arquiteutis]

Gracias Nicko McBrain. ¡Que aguante!

[@wolfgangkirby6820]

I hope Nicko can return whenever he wishes to play in whatever capacity he has . Thank you so much for posting this for all us maiden fans to be there too

[@chookywookiee3924]

So glad I got to see him in Australia one last time.

[@christopherbyrd5818]

Godspeed my friend. Thanks to Iron Maiden for all the awesome music and memories that we have through the years. Cheers ❤

[@IAMDRUMMER]

Thank you Nicko for 43 incredible years.

[@LS-uw5on]

To Nicko. Thank you for being there for the highs and lows of my life and the joy you have brought to many, in many ways. Lots of love from the UK.

[@reinerbergkamen7852]

I say thank you for the music, the songs I'm singing. Thanks for all the joy they're bringing. Who can live without it?

[@boblambert-ir8ow]

Nicko is one of the greatest underrated drummer. I love this guy. The way he plays with Steve is incredible. Love you Nick

[@Michael_Michaels]

If it was me, I wouldn't be able to hold my tears with such an immense crowd cheering at me! Impressive! Such is the power of talent and music combined!

[@therealandrecorbin4050]

Great career, always terrific.

[@GiaNt_TaLOn]

This brought tears my eyes.. one of the best deummers everMAIDEN is awesome

[@Bongwell420]

at 56 I have been listening to Maiden all my life, as we all grow older and myself having a stroke and surviving THANK YOU for the years and they wasn't wasted years I can promise you that. Nicko will always hold a special place in my heart. The stroke changed my life forever but we are still alive and now its time to take care of yourself. Thank you for all the years and the years to come UP THE IRONS!!!!

[@stevenattias1803]

Thank you for posting. I got to see Iron Maiden for the 15th time in November in Brooklyn, New York. I am glad I got to see Nicko one more time. My wife is from Sao Paulo. I wish we could have been there last night.

[@aaronakers3095]

I played the drums as a young teenager. I couldn’t get enough of Nic’s playing!! I tried so hard to do what he could do. I like to think I came close. He has inspired countless percussionist in his lifetime. I’m just happy he is not leaving the band. I’ve seen Iron Maiden 2x in Portland Oregon with my son right next to me. Nic and Steve ,both, have inspired my son!! Bravo! Bravo!!! ❤And thank you for the decades of passion and sick ass METAL!!! 🎸

[@MrJeffkridel]

We will always love you mate, up the irons!

[@forzamicha46]

Tears in my eyes 😢 thank you big man for all the years of drumming and fun ! ❤❤❤

[@ades.3327]

Thanks for the clip!

[@JaneDoe-m7s]

Up the Irons, my favourite band of all time, thanks for many years of fantastic music and drumming ❤😂thanks for posting and thank you KZbin ❤😂

[@andreaandrea3019]

Thank you for the magic Nicko !!! ❤

[@clamdigr]

Thank you for posting the video! FWIW, in 1983 my buddy Jon and I went to see a band we were into called Fastway that was opening for Iron Maiden at one of the arenas Detroit. I'd heard of Iron Maiden prior to the show, but thats not why we were there. Fastway was boring, Iron Maiden BLEW US AWAY, I've been a fan ever since. That was the Piece of Mind tour and I've been lucky to have seen them a few times since. Nicko is a legend, a role model, and a bad ass, I'm glad he gets to do this under his own terms and I'm looking forward to whatever comes next.

[@josel.martinez7210]

Thank you Nicko for 42 years of amazing timekeeping! All our best wishes to you Sir. Love from Del Valle TX.🙂‍↕️

[@wilfredmcgillicuddy7902]

Thank you for this. The end of the show clip will be spectacular!!!!!

[@MetalTraveller]

I’ll try!

[@wilfredmcgillicuddy7902]

@@MetalTraveller Much appreciated.

[@KeithFine10]

Legend! I feel blessed to have seen him live in action many times 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@AndresSztaba]

The feels man, the feels. Only saw them just once, and it was last week, an otherworldly experience, and now the news he's stepping down. Hopefully you've made it a night for the ages not onlt for Nicko, but for everyone in attendance...

[@MrBikedrummer]

Touching. When I was ten, my future seemed so, so far away. I'm 67. Being ten years old seems like yesterday. I don't know how I got here so fast! I'm still trying to figure life out. I thought this would be settled at age 18. Make the most of every moment and appreciate the hell out of your friends and loved ones. I'm sure the 42 year history for this amazing band will seem like a moment in time. ✌️😊

[@rasec92]

Thanks for sharing this moment with us, bro! God bless you Nicko! Up the Irons

[@philiplauzon1743]

Drums take a toll on someone’s body. Nicko is a true Legend. So happy I got to see them live 🙏😎

[@m0zidesigner]

Man what a legacy 42 years! I got into Iron Maiden late around Brave New World but went backwards and got the full catalog. To this day Nicko's entrance to the band with Where Eagles Dare is cemented in metal history as one best drum intros around. Back when I played drums Nicko like for many others was an absolute inspiration, listening to his style of what to play that's best for the song with solid groves and clean fills nothing overly flashy but always iconic!

[@Crinklechip-s]

Bless you Nicko. I’m glad you’ll still be contributing to the band.

[@briano_505]

God Bless you Nicko. I have been listening to Iron Maiden for 40 years...Up the Irons

[@felipe.arenas]

Da ganas de llorar. Pero también de celebrar tremenda carrera. 🎉🎉🎉 de los más groso y carismático baterista de heavy metal

[@exeortegarubio]

No lloremos porque terminó. Celebremos porque lo vivimos.

[@felipe.arenas]

@@exeortegarubio y porque se fue por la puerta grande. con 72 años y un derrame cerebral. tocando en una gira mundial para miles de personas! epico!! te amo nicko

[@MichaelRowe-cv3oq]

Greetings from the UK...My very first ever gig was Rush,February 13th 1978-Leicester here in the UK,i was 17...My very first Iron Maiden gig was October 6th 1979 at The Boat Club here in Nottingham.I`ve been a lifelong fan of both bands since those days and seen both bands live at least 140 times each...When Rush retired i thought the whole world had ended,when Neil Peart died i was even worse and it was if an old friend had died..I pretty much feel the same about Nicko retiring but at least he`s not retired from recording so there is still hope...All the best Nicko,we love you.

[@goranilincic2644]

Your ride cymbal sound in Caught Somewhere In Time intro was the hook that attached me to Iron Maiden 30+ years ago. You are part of us, forever. ❤️🤘

[@MetalDrumr]

i was so shocked reading the fan club mail this morning… i knew it was coming soon but i thought hed play through the run for your lives tour. I totally understand his decision though especially with his health problems. Long love nicko 💪🏻

[@iamcraiger]

The intro drum fill to Where Eagles Dare changed my life. Thanks Nicko

[@howardtyler7]

Nicko is not only a brilliant drummer but such a lovely and funny person offstage!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@chantaldelorme7054]

Merci à toi pour toutes ces années de folie, force et courage et bon repos, up the irons

[@tinchotorres6742]

Gracias al que subió ésto por compartir semejante momento Se me fueron un par de lágrimas Aguante Nicko carajo 💪🏾🍻

[@Vabrejuro]

Thank you Nicko Time in this world with the best of beautiful drumbs Unreplaceble

[@robertoarsenal9044]

Love you Nicko! Thank you for everything

[@eileenfox3507]

Nicko, you are so loved and gave us so many rockin’ years… thank you for literally decades of amazing music! We love you! Iron Maiden live will never be the same again… be well man… ❤️🤘🏻❤️

[@jimbigboystoys4077]

THANK YOU so much for the music, and your steadfast loyalty to the band and to your fans. We will miss you dearly! WE LOVE YOU NICKO!! Best of luck in all your future endeavors.

[@Damoinion]

So glad I caught them live here in NZ .

[@Kevin_MartinezG]

We will love you forever dear Nicko ❤ Greetings to all Iron Maiden fans around the world; with love from Colombia 🇨🇴 Up the Irons Forever!

[@richardcharlesworth6069]

Thanks for posting this.

Estive ontem no show, acordei feliz para postar meus videozinhos no instagram e a primeira coisa que aparece é o anuncio do Nicko... Difícil. Mas é bom saber que mesmo não estando com o Iron ao vivo ele estará com seus projetos, seu restaurante, sua família. Cada fã será eternamente grato por seu tempo dedicado ao Maiden!!!

[@1964Cobo]

Take care legend...enjoyed 30 years of yours wild drums playing...thank you, cheers from Zagreb.

[@LuizAlexandre_lalex]

Obrigado por ter postado esse clipe, assisti ao Iron em 9 ocasiões, nesse estava impossibilitado de comparecer, fiquei feliz em ver o reconhecimento do público à lenda. Nicko é gigante, um dos meus favoritos. O chavão “a vida passa, a idade chega para todos nós”, só o fato dele estar vivo e ter se recuperado bem do infarto é uma enorme alegria. Up the Irons! Long live Nicko!

[@waynezr2cia815]

Thank you Nico.. You are a legend!!!

[@fernando.landeira]

Just got home from the show. Thank you, Nicko!

[@Ragnar-ue3bp]

Thank you Nicko..🙏❤

[@EdiQ1985]

2:09 - God bless you Nicko thanks for your music ☺. You leave a huge legacy of amazing songs with Iron Maiden 😎. Greetings from Ecuador.

[@sallielewicki5013]

God bless you all your band inspired so many of us thank you guys

[@mikemindykowski1604]

Yeah , teary eyes , all the best Niko Thank you !!! 😢😢❤❤

[@AIMusicCovers-b1q]

Nicko McBrain, thank you for being such a vital part of our lives through your music! We’ll hold onto those memories forever-rock on in your next chapter!

[@garethparr9482]

I have no words for how I’m feeling just now think gutted might just sum it up. Nicko you are without doubt one of the greatest drummers in history of hard rock and who ever the new guy is good luck to him trying to fill your boots!! Take care of yourself and time to put your feet up a little bit. You have brought so much joy to me and all other maiden fans I have met you briefly on a couple of occasions and you are a special guy very humble and unassuming. Thankyou for all the years !! God bless you ❤