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Mike Portnoy Mourns Nicko McBrain's Touring Retirement

1/22/2025

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Mike Portnoy shared his heartfelt sadness over Nicko McBrain's retirement from touring with Iron Maiden, reflecting on their deep 30-year friendship. While welcoming Simon Dawson as the new touring drummer, Portnoy hopes McBrain, 72, will still contribute to the band in some way, as he continues to pursue various projects.

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Mike Portnoy shared his heartfelt sadness over Nicko McBrain's retirement from touring with Iron Maiden, reflecting on their deep 30-year friendship. While welcoming Simon Dawson as the new touring drummer, Portnoy hopes McBrain, 72, will still contribute to the band in some way, as he continues to pursue various projects.