Iron Maiden have revealed that Steve Harris’ British Lion bandmate Simon Dawson is the band’s new reside drummer and followers have reacted to the information.
Yesterday (Dec. 7), Nicko McBrain shocked followers by saying that his remaining present with Iron Maiden can be that evening in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The evening marked the conclusion of The Future Previous tour and McBrain’s 42-year tenure because the drummer for the steel legends.
Followers had been reassured {that a} new drummer had already been chosen and that the information would arrive shortly. Simply hours after the tearful onstage goodbye, the place McBrain embraced his bandmates and stated goodbye to a packed stadium of screaming Iron Maiden followers one final time.
As Maiden embark on a fiftieth anniversary tour subsequent yr, taking part in materials from 1980 by way of 1992 completely, Dawson will make his reside debut with the group.
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In fact, this information has Maiden followers overwhelmed with feelings. Whereas it’s undeniably unhappy to see the 72-year-old step down from touring, the transfer is comprehensible. Followers have expressed gratitude for McBrain’s tireless service and the mark he left on the Iron Maiden sound together with his frenetic, swinging fashion that completely enhances the speedy vitality of their signature galloping tempo.
Earlier than followers have had time to even totally digest the information of McBrain’s departure, we’re additionally processing the addition of Dawson, who has spent the final dozen years in British Lion.
Chemistry as a rhythm part is a basis of Iron Maiden’s sound, so it is a determination that ought to simply anchor this sound in years to return.
See how followers have reacted to this information beneath.
