Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain will be releasing his autobiography ‘Hello Boys And Girls!‘ on October 22nd. The 73-year-old musician remains a member of the aforementioned British heavy metal legends, though health concerns after battling cancer and recovering from a stroke, along with the natural pitfalls of age, saw him step down from full-time touring with the group back in 2024.
An official press release said of this upcoming read:
‘Harper Nonfiction are set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of Iron Maiden’s unstoppable drummer, Nicko McBrain. Hello Boys and Girls! will publish into hardback, ebook and audio on 22nd October 2026.
Nicko McBrain is the legendary drummer for Iron Maiden, joining the band in 1982, after stints with artists like Streetwalkers, Pat Travers and Trust and honing his craft from decades of session work among the highly competitive mean streets and studios of London’s Soho. Through his powerful, precise drumming and charismatic stage presence, the long-serving drummer became a metal icon, pivotal in shaping Iron Maiden‘s dynamic sound.
With trademark humour and heart Nicko McBrain takes us behind the scenes of one of Britain’s biggest ever bands. Experience the highs and lows of his illustrious career on the road, in the studio and being ‘Mr Iron Maiden’ to the worldwide legion of fans!
This is the story of what it feels like to remain not just relevant but more loved than ever after decades at the top, and to live a life transformed by music, brotherhood, and belief.
Packed with unforgettable moments, backstage stories, laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and raw honesty, Hello Boys and Girls! is more than a rock memoir, it’s a front-row seat to one of heavy metal’s greatest lives.
Nicko McBrain says: ‘I’m very excited and honoured to be working with the wonderful HarperNonFiction Team on my very own book full of lots of fun stories, anecdotes and of course my incredible experiences with some of the greatest musicians and performers from the 70s, 80s and beyond! I am blessed to be able to finally share my path to where I am today, in my own words, with the world.”
Pre-orders for ‘Hello Boys And Girls!‘ have launched via Amazon in hardcover, digital and audiobook formats.
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