Nicko McBrain, the drummer of Iron Maiden, retired from the band in June after 42 years. Now, he’s keeping busy with a new heavy metal podcast called Metal Sticks. He’s co-hosting it with David Frangioni, the CEO of Modern Drummer.
In each episode, Nicko and David will interview legendary artists like Alex Van Halen, Steve Vai, and Ian Paice. Fans can also look forward to Nicko giving them a behind-the-scenes look at his personal collection of Iron Maiden gear. He’ll share important tips on how to take care of drumming equipment too.
Another exciting feature is the “Listen with Nicko” segment. This is something he first did for Iron Maiden’s The First Ten Years box set, where he talked about the stories behind specific Iron Maiden songs.
Metal Sticks is available on streaming platforms and YouTube. In the first episode, Nicko discusses his decision to retire from the band. It’s a great listen for fans who want to hear more from the legendary drummer and learn about his journey.
