PODCAST: Glacially Musical 209 – Foreigner “4” Exhumed, Defiled, and Left to Rot with Don de Leaumont


For our final episode on the band Foreigner, Nik “Podcast” Cameron” and Keefy de Gallo are joined for a fifth time by Don of Talking The Talk with Don! Foreigner 4 is not horrible, but the commentary is a laught-riot!Continue reading


Iron Maiden Shares a Video Recap of Nicko McBrain’s Final Tour Date in Sao Paulo


It has been a whirlwind week where Iron Maiden legend and drummer Nicko McBrain announced he would no longer tour with the band, performed his final show on tour, and saw his replacement announced in British Lion drummer Simon Dawson. The band has shared a heartfelt video recap of the show, featuring Bruce Dickinson’s remarks about Nicko, and Nicko’s final moments with the crowd cheering him on!Continue reading


Iron Maiden Plays Their Final Show with Nicko McBrain and Announces Simon Dawson (British Lion) As Their New Touring Drummer


Iron Maiden wasted no time announcing their new touring drummer following the surprising announcement that Nicko McBrain would play his final show with the band last night, December 7th, 2024. Simon Dawson, Maiden leader Steve Harris’ bassist for 12 years in his British Lion band is the new touring drummer, as announced in an official post on Facebook. Read the statement below. Continue reading


Nicko McBrain Announces His Departure From Iron Maiden, Will Play His Final Show with The Band Tonight


Sad news from Heavy Metal legend Iron Maiden as drummer Nicko McBrain has announced he has retired from the band. His final live performance will be tonight in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Citing his desire to step back from the grind of extensive touring in a prepared statement, Nico will still be involved in other future Maiden activities. The band also released at statement honoring their friend and celebrating his nearly 40 years with the band. The band has also chosen a replacement, which they will announce soon. See the statement below. Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: Iron Maiden – The Hu Live at Wells Fargo Center


Some shows you take road trips to go and see, and this was one of them. On November 1st, I made the trek to Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center to see the Iron Maiden and The Hu share the stage. From New York, it should be a two-hour trip-plus with traffic, you can add an extra hour. Silly me, that wasn’t enough. Continue reading


Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain Reveals He Had a Stroke Earlier This Year


For the second time in two years, Iron Maiden’s legendary drummer Nicko McBrain has shared the news of a major health crisis.  The 71-year-old drummer confirmed that he had a stroke in January that temporarily left him paralyzed, and he feared his career was over.  Nicko and the band made the revelation on their official website and social media. 

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CONCERT REVIEW:  Iron Maiden – Lord of The Lost Live at AO Arena Manchester  


 

Opening up the night was the enthralling German band, Lord of the Lost. Readers may recall these from their recent stint in Eurovision, but we won’t hold that against them. Despite the notoriously daunting task of opening for the legends that are Iron Maiden, they graced the stage with a riveting presence. Their performance blended a unique mix of dark metal Goth with even a dash of Glam Rock, like a diverse sonic tapestry.

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ALBUM REVIEW: Iron Maiden – Senjutsu


When every superlative known to man has already been used a hundred times over, it’s difficult to find something to say about Iron Maiden that hasn’t already been said. Every lyric, song, album and music video has been rated and evaluated to within an inch of its life. Business dealings and interviews are scrutinized in microscopic detail, and the minutiae of every record cover examined and dissected like a hairy art project. The moment anything regarding the band is released, the global hive mind that is Maiden’s information-hungry fan base not only know about it but have already expressed their opinion.

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