Breaking News: Nicko McBrain’s TITANIUM TART Project Kicks Off Florida and Georgia Tour, Because You Clearly Didn’t Have Enough Iron Maiden in Your Life 🤘
I mean, who needs a social life when you can spend your evenings watching a 74-year-old drummer play Iron Maiden covers? Nicko McBrain, the legendary drummer of Iron Maiden, has embarked on a short tour of Florida and Georgia with his TITANIUM TART project, because apparently, someone out there is still hungry for more Maiden. The tour kicked off on August 29 at The Barn in Sanford, Florida, and will continue to plague the southeastern United States with Iron Maiden classics until September 19.
The setlist for the show was a veritable greatest hits collection of Iron Maiden songs, including “The Number Of The Beast”, “Infinite Dreams”, and “The Trooper”. Because, let’s be real, who needs originality when you can just play the same songs you’ve been playing for 40 years? 🙄 The band, which features Nicko on drums, Rob Stokes on bass, Eldad Kira on keyboards, Mike Rivera and Mitch Tanne on guitar, and Paolo Velazquez on vocals, will also perform at The Albatross in Jacksonville, Center Stage Loft in Atlanta, and OCC Roadhouse in Clearwater.
Nicko McBrain: The Retirement Saga Continues 🙃
In a recent interview with Rock Of Nations With Dave Kinchen & Shane McEachern, Nicko opened up about his decision to retire from touring with Iron Maiden. Because, you know, it’s not like we’ve heard this story before. 🙄 According to Nicko, he had been thinking about retiring since the “Senjutsu” tour, but the pandemic and his subsequent stroke in 2023 made the decision for him. “It wasn’t one of those decisions where I was, like, ‘Ah, did I make the right decision?’ I knew back in 2019 that I was planning on hanging it up,” he said. Yeah, because nothing says “rock and roll” like a 74-year-old drummer with a handicap. 🤦♂️
But wait, there’s more! Nicko also talked about the possibility of Iron Maiden making another studio album, and his potential involvement in it. “Watch this space,” he said, because that’s not a vague statement at all. 🤔 He also mentioned that he would be delighted to contribute to a few tracks, but not the whole album, due to his handicap. Because, you know, we wouldn’t want him to overexert himself. 🙃
The Future of Iron Maiden: Will They Ever Stop Touring? 🤔
Nicko also spoke about the future of Iron Maiden, and whether they will continue to tour without him. “I think if they do go carry on — I know 2027 is a year off for ’em, and that’s okay,” he said. Yeah, because a year off is definitely going to make a difference for a band that’s been touring non-stop for 40 years. 🙄 He also mentioned that guitarist Dave Murray might be considering retirement, but who knows, maybe he’ll just decide to stick around forever like the rest of the band. 🙃
In conclusion, Nicko McBrain’s TITANIUM TART project is a thing, and it’s coming to a town near you (if you live in Florida or Georgia). So, if you’re a die-hard Iron Maiden fan, or just someone who enjoys watching old men play music, then this is the tour for you! 🤘 Just don’t expect any originality or surprises, because let’s be real, we’ve all heard these songs before. 😴
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