Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have announced they will be touring with a new drummer. Iron Maiden were formed in east London in 1975 by bass player Steve Harris, were pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and have now sold more than 130 million albums worldwide.

Iron Maiden have just shared a thank you tribute to longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who officially retired from touring with the band over the weekend.

Longtime Iron Maiden drummer Nick McBrain has retired from his touring position within the band. Iron Maiden has since announced Simon Dawson as their new live drummer.

Following Nicko McBrain’s retirement from touring, Iron Maiden have revealed that “a name familiar to many of our fans” will be stepping in next year.

Here are five things you need to know about Simon Dawson, Iron Maiden’s new drummer. Over the weekend, the metal legends shocked the world with the sudden news that Nicko McBrain would be playing his final show with the band,

Iron Maiden have announced their new touring drummer: Simon Dawson, a former session drummer and Maiden bassist Steve Harris's longtime bandmate in British Lion. Dawson will be stepping in for Nicko McBrain, who retired from the road as last night's show in São Paulo, Brazil.

Iron Maiden have announced their new touring drummer, who is set to replace Nicko McBrain next year. Simon Dawson has previously played with Maiden founder Steve Harris's side project British Lion and will replace the veteran drummer for the Run For Your Lives tour in 2025.

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain played his final show with the heavy metal band just hours after announcing 'a step back from the grind' of touring.

The drummer is retiring from touring with the legendary metal act after 42 years. Iron Maiden Honor Nicko McBrain at Drummer’s Final Show: Watch

Iron Maiden have picked Simon Dawson as their new drummer after Nicko McBrain announced his retirement from the band on Saturday. "Today, Sat, Dec 7th, Sao Paulo will be my final gig with Iron Maiden.