Sad but, probably, expected. It won't be the same without Nicko, of course, but hope they choose a good raplacement.

This is very unfortunate to hear, but an understandable decision.

Thank you, Nicko, for your work in a band that has had an enormous impact on my life (and I think that of many others too). An absolute role model for many drummers around the world.

Wish you all the best in all your future endeavours. You're an absolute legend!

Sad news, I hope the band gets over it and moves on, but I don't think it's going to be easy.

Take good care of you and thanks for so many years on stage Great Nicko

He's 72 years old. He more than deserves his retirement. Most drummers - hell, most musicians - don't reach that far in age in bands, so good on him.

Written by KhaosSpell on 08.12.2024 at 17:48

He's 72 years old. He more than deserves his retirement. Most drummers - hell, most musicians - don't reach that far in age in bands, so good on him.

this!

Thank you, Nicko, all your excellent work!

His sound and style will be hard to replicate

I'm laying odds that it's Simon Dawson that will step in. He's been a live drummer for Maiden before and he's got a long professional history with Steve Harris in Harris's other projects.

It won't be the same live without Nicko, but I suspect he will do the same thing that has happened with Glenn Tipton - remain in a band and possibly continue recording new music, but have a guy fill in for him live.

Thanks to Nicko for all the years in service. An impressive run and well deserved retirement. I must admit though, he has never been close to my favorite metal drummer, I actually prefer Clive Burr’s drumming on those first three albums, but certainly Nicko’s drumming on Piece of Mind was also outstanding, since then he has gone from really good to okay to kind of subpar. For sure health issues are to blame for some of that, as well as uninspired song writing from his band mates.

Quite frankly, the whole band sounds like they are ready for retirement, tired and uninspired . I know hardcore fans don’t like line-up changes, but honestly that is often the best that can happen to a band, new blood brings new inspiration and ideas. Iron Maiden has had the exact same line-up for 25 years, including the same producer. Every release gets a bit longer, a bit slower and a bit duller.

Thank you Nicko for everything. You've been a major influence in my life during your time with Maiden. Iron Maiden is far and away my favorite band and you're live performances have always been perfection. I'm very thankful I got to see you play each of the past 2 years. Glad your leaving on your own terms and with your relationship intact with the rest of the boys. Be well!

Thanks Nicko, hope tp hear you on the next Maiden album though

Written by DarkWingedSoul on 09.12.2024 at 17:23

Thanks Nicko, hope tp hear you on the next Maiden album though

We probably will hear him on the next album. I could see Nicko could record new music with Maiden and skip touring, in a manner similar to Glenn Tipton with Judas Priest.

Thanks pal for great music, specially song holy smoke as music video. Sooner or later, but you still have 10 or more years left, can do 3 studio bangers.

Btw Farid Medjane should be new drummer.

A 72-year-old guy finally takes up the matter on his hands to give away the sticks that he bashed for 42 years is quite a legacy.

I don't think anyone has ever come close to achieving this.

Last song he played in Sao Paulo:

Written by nikarg on 10.12.2024 at 10:12

Last song he played in Sao Paulo:

I like that song, but in this case how to say, maybe wrong tittle
The Trooper would be better choice

Written by Bad English on 11.12.2024 at 12:08

Written by nikarg on 10.12.2024 at 10:12

Last song he played in Sao Paulo:

I like that song, but in this case how to say, maybe wrong tittle
The Trooper would be better choice

If you take the title out of context, it seems inappropriate, but anyone who knows what the song is really about, it is not.

Sad but the day always comes