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Armenia's NAREGATSI ORCHESTRA Performs Cover Of BLACK SABBATH's 'She's Gone' (Video)

A video of Armenia's Naregatsi Orchestra performing a cover of the BLACK SABBATH song "She's Gone", which originally appeared on the "Technical Ecstasy" album, can be seen below. The performance took place on a visit to the country by BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi and DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gil...
June 5, 2019
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IRON MAIDEN's EDDIE Mascot Takes Over NICKO MCBRAIN's Warm-Up Room (Video)

IRON MAIDEN has uploaded a lighthearted video of the band's mascot, Eddie, taking over drummer Nicko McBrain's "warm-up room" prior to last summer's MAIDEN concert at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. When McBrain enters the room and asks Eddie if he could have a few minutes on his drum kit to pre...
June 5, 2019
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TONY IOMMI And IAN GILLAN To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of 'Rock Aid Armenia' In Yerevan

According to Mediamax, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan and BLACK SABBATH guitarist Tony Iommi will visit Armenia in June to mark the 30th anniversary of the Rock Aid Armenia charity project. The visit and celebration of the anniversary are being organized by the Mediamax Media Company and DoSomething...
April 10, 2019
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IRON MAIDEN Takes IGN Behind The Scenes On Huge, Game-Inspired 'Legacy Of The Beast' World Tour (Video)

In advance of the 2019 North, Central and South American legs of IRON MAIDEN's "Legacy Of The Beast" world tour, gaming and entertainment giant IGN was granted unique behind-the-scenes access at several shows during the band's 2018 European run. Unveiling the story of how one of music's most iconic...
February 20, 2019
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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Demonstrates Custom-Built SONOR Drum Kit In Manchester (Video)

On September 29, IRON MAIDEN's Nicko McBrain made an appearance at Manchester Central in Manchester, U.K. following The UK Drum Show. An evening of drums, drumming, chit chat and an in-depth look at life in one of the world's most successful heavy metal bands, the event — which was hosted by Al Murr...
October 9, 2018
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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Checks In From His 'Drum One' Store (Video)

A newly released promotional video for IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's drum store, Nicko McBrain's Drum One, can be seen below. Located in Manchester, the retail capital of the North of England on the Trafford Park business estate, the store features Planet Paiste, the U.K.'s largest dedicated P...
August 6, 2018
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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Celebrates 66th Birthday Onstage In Copenhagen (Video)

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain celebrated his 66th birthday on Tuesday (June 5) while on tour with his bandmates in Copenhagen, Denmark. Video footage of the musicians marking the occasion can be seen below. McBrain was born in Hackney, East London, on June 5, 1952. His first experience of music...
June 6, 2018
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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN: Video Tour Of 2018 Drum Kit

A five-minute video in which IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain takes the viewer for a close-up tour of his 2018 kit can be seen below. McBrain recently opened a drum store, Nicko McBrain's Drum One. Located in Manchester, the retail capital of the North of England on the Trafford Park business estat...
June 5, 2018
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NICKO MCBRAIN On IRON MAIDEN's Future: 'If We Ever Became A Parody Of Ourselves, That Would Be Time To Hang It Up'

Finland's Kaaos TV conducted an interview with drummer Nicko McBrain of British heavy metal legends IRON MAIDEN prior to the band's May 28 concert at Hartwall Arena in Helsinki, Finland. You can watch the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the band's curr...
June 4, 2018
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Watch IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Visit His 'Drum One' Store For First Time

A two-minute video featuring footage of IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain's first visit to his drum store, Nicko McBrain's Drum One, can be seen below. Located in Manchester, the retail capital of the North of England on the Trafford Park business estate, the store features Planet Paiste, the U.K.'s...
May 17, 2018
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Video: IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Announces Opening Of Manchester Drum Store During NAMM

Last month, IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain announced the opening of his first drum store, Nicko McBrain's Drum One. Video footage of the launch announcement, which took place at the Sonor stand at this year's NAMM show in Anaheim, California, can be seen below. Located in Manchester, the retail c...
February 15, 2018
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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN On Why He Doesn't Play Double-Bass Drums: 'I'm Just A Lazy, Old-Fashioned Git'

Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips conducted an interview with IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain at last month's NAMM show in Anaheim, California. You can now watch the chat below. Asked once again why he has steadfastly refused to incorporate a double-bass setup into his playing technique, Mc...
February 5, 2018
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IRON MAIDEN's NICKO MCBRAIN Opens Drum Store In Manchester

IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain has announced the launch of his first drum store, Nicko McBrain's Drum One. Located in Manchester, the retail capital of the North of England on the Trafford Park business estate, the store features Planet Paiste, the U.K.'s largest dedicated Paiste show space and t...
January 30, 2018
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AVENGED SEVENFOLD's BROOKS WACKERMAN Set For 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' Guest Stint

AVENGED SEVENFOLD drummer Brooks Wackerman will hold down the drum chair on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" from Monday, December 4 through Thursday, December 7. His guest stint in THE 8G BAND, the show's house group led by "Portlandia" star Fred Armisen, follows brief residencies by other leading roc...
November 21, 2017
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GENE HOGLAN Set For 'Late Night With Seth Meyers' Guest Stint

Legendary extreme metal drummer Gene Hoglan (TESTAMENT, DARK ANGEL, DEATH, DETHKLOK, FEAR FACTORY, GALAKTIKON) will hold down the drum chair on "Late Night With Seth Meyers" from Monday, October 2 through Thursday, October 5. His guest stint in THE 8G BAND, the show's house group led by "Portlandia"...
September 19, 2017