The drummer Nicko McBrain announced four tour dates with his project Titanium Tart which performs Iron Maiden songs. The shows will happen next July in Florida. Besides him, are also part of the group Rob Stokes (Bass), Eldad Kira (Keyboards), Mike Rivera (Guitar), Mich Tanne (Guitar) and Paolo Velazquez (Vocals). Nicko McBrain's Titanium Tart 2025 tour dates July 17 - Capt Hirams - Sebastian, FL 19 - Piper's Pub - Pompano Beach, FL 25 - The Barn - Sanford, FL 26 - OCC Road House - Clearwater, FL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVHvkhKtyhc Why Nicko McBrain left Iron Maiden The drummer Nicko McBrain joined Iron Maiden back in 1982 after Clive Burr was fired and since then was part of all the band’s releases. In the beginning of 2023 he suffered a minor stroke that left the right side of his body paralyzed but he was able to recover about 70% of the movements and improve more to be able to tour again with the Heavy Metal band. But during this past year the musician revealed there were some songs he couldn’t play anymore the way he used to. One day after the band’s final 2024 show, Nicko announced that he decided to leave the band. Maiden announced that Simon Dawson, who has been the drummer of British Lion, Steve Harris’ side-project, for the last 12 years, would be their new drummer. He is known for being a praised session drummer and already was a touring member of the British Pop Rock/New Wave group The Outfield. What Nicko said about leaving the band “After much consideration, it is with both sorrow and joy, I announce my decision to take a step back from the grind of the extensive touring lifestyle. Today, Sat, Dec 7th, Sao Paulo will be my final gig with Iron Maiden. I wish the band much success moving forward. I will, however, remain firmly part of the Iron Maiden family working on a variety of projects, my long time managers, Rod Smallwood and Andy Taylor, have in mind for me. I’ll also be working on a variety of different personal projects and focusing on my existing businesses and ventures, including The British Drum Company, Nicko McBrain’s Drum One, Titanium Tart, and of course, Rock-N-Roll Ribs! What can I say? Touring with Maiden the last 42 years has been an incredible journey! To my devoted fan base, you made it all worthwhile and I love you! To my devoted wife, Rebecca, you made it infinitely easier and I love you! To my kids, Justin and Nicholas, thank you for understanding the absences and I love you! To my friends that are always there for me, I love you! To my bandmates, you made it a dream come true and I love you! I look into the future with much excitement and great hope! I’ll be seeing you soon, may God bless you all, and, of course, “Up the Irons!” Nicko McBrain said.The post Nicko McBrain announces first concerts after leaving Iron Maiden appeared first on Rock and Roll Garage.