Nicko McBrain quase sai do Iron Maiden em 1984

Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain revealed a moment of panic during the World Slavery Tour, which took place between 1984 and 1985, and promoted the album Powerslave. He made a mistake during a performance in October 1984, at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, which led him to believe he would be fired from the band. The incident occurred during the song “Flight of Icarus”, when Nicko jumped one of vocalist Bruce Dickinson’s cues and started playing early, without the complete cue, and wasn’t accompanied by the rest of the band. After the performance, Nicko approached Steve Harris, the band’s leader, and said he would quit, but to his surprise, his bandmates just laughed and assured him everything was fine. This error, considered by Nicko as the biggest of his life on stage with Maiden, had no serious consequences, and he remained in the band for another 40 years, announcing his retirement from the stage only in 2024.

The World Slavery Tour was an absolute success for Iron Maiden, with almost 200 shows performed around the world, and resulted in the legendary live album Live After Death, released in 1985. This tour is considered one of the band’s best and consolidated Iron Maiden as one of the main forces of heavy metal at the time. The band had a solid lineup, with Bruce Dickinson on vocals, Steve Harris on bass, Nicko McBrain on drums, and guitarists Dave Murray and Adrian Smith. The tour’s production was impeccable, with a perfect mix of sound, light, and performance that left the audience impressed. The band also had an experienced production team, which helped create a high-quality show. The World Slavery Tour was an important milestone in Iron Maiden’s career, and Nicko McBrain’s mistake during the London performance was just a small hiccup in a highly successful tour.

Nicko McBrain’s career with Iron Maiden was long and fruitful, with many albums and memorable tours. He became one of the most respected heavy metal drummers, known for his technical skill and ability to create complex and interesting rhythms. The band also had many collaborations over the years, working with other musicians and producers to create new sounds and styles. The Iron Maiden discography is extensive and diverse, with many albums considered classics of the genre. The band also has a large fan base, who appreciate their music and ability to create high-quality shows.

Nicko McBrain’s retirement from the stage in 2024 marks the end of an era for Iron Maiden, but the band continues to be an important force in heavy metal, with many dedicated fans around the world. The history of Iron Maiden is long and complex, with many ups and downs over the years, but the band has always managed to stay relevant and create high-quality music. Nicko McBrain’s mistake during the World Slavery Tour is just a small chapter in this history, and is a reminder that even the most experienced and skilled musicians can make mistakes, but it’s how they deal with those mistakes that really matters.