Nicko McBrain might have stepped off the highway after 42 years behind the package for Iron Maiden, however the steel icon is not slowing down. Immediately (Sept 10), Nicko McBrain unveiled Steel Sticks — a brand-new heavy steel podcast and video collection co-hosted with Trendy Drummer CEO David Frangioni.
Described as the last word heavy steel drumming present, Steel Sticks blends artist interviews, gear deep-dives, classes, and McBrain‘s larger-than-life persona into one collection.
“Heavy Steel, Drumming and Iron Maiden have been my life, and have given me a lot,” Nicko McBrain stated. “Now David and I can host a present that brings the viewers inside the method, celebrating Heavy Steel, Iron Maiden and the wonderful group that it embodies. We created the present that we might love to observe as each followers and musicians alike.”
Season One, streaming now on all platforms with a deluxe video model on YouTube, spans eight episodes and options:
- Face2Face: peer-to-peer interviews with icons like Alex Van Halen, Steve Vai, Charlie Benante, Ian Paice, and extra.
- Pay attention With Nicko: a revival of McBrain‘s cult-favorite commentary segments from Maiden‘s The First Ten Years field set, up to date for 2025.
- Put on, Tear and Care: professional suggestions from McBrain on gear repairs and upkeep.
- Roll With Nicko: a tour of his private archive of Iron Maiden snares, memorabilia, and distinctive rock’n’roll relics collected over 50 years.
Frangioni known as the challenge a pure match: “Drumming, Trendy Drummer and your complete world of Heavy Steel are such a passionate group of followers that it was a pure match to collaborate with Nicko and Iron Maiden. My profession working with iconic artists mixed with Nicko‘s unimaginable journey brings every episode to life with each leisure and infotainment that we are able to uniquely focus on with musicians, followers and Steel Heads of all ages.”
From training to storytelling to a vault of Maiden lore, Steel Sticks guarantees to encourage gamers and entertain followers alike.
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