How do you NOT fucking love this guy? I could sit and listen to Nicko talk for hours..dude is so hilarious and so damn happy. One of the true unrecognized greats..people don’t give him nearly the credit he’s earned or deserves. And at 70? Brother plays harder and with more passion than kids half his age. And he loves what he does..rock on Nick

Iron maiden is the best

Nicko is a great musician and a great guy...very funny

I don't think there is a band in the world more powerful than Iron Maiden, it has always been like that !!!

Pooch is by far the best sound engineer Maiden have had. Sound on LOTB tour has been exceptional.

Peter Chris, and Nicko are the reason I have been playing drums for 30+ years. Pete lit the fire but Nicko was the gasoline that has kept me burning. So, Thank you Nicko for all of the AMAZING music you have created and the inspiration you have gifted to me. A true drum living legend. And a hell of a nice guy !!!!! 🤘UP THE IRONS🤘

Love you Nicko ❤️😍 Best drummer ever 😍

Not too long at all. I could listen to Nico all day long; and Pooch seems like a great guy too... very knowledgeable.

The energy, the honesty and the humbleness of Nicko is just amazing. You can see the way he talks to us, the fact that he praises everyone, from his helper to the camera and video editor. We can just love Nicko and thank him for being him and for making this video. And about the technical part, Pooch is really amazing, and so precise. And what a dream, to work with this level of musician and hear "You decide, it's your tapestry." Learned a lot, love it. Time itself will let Nicko be alive and playing for so much more years! Even it love the Iron Maiden too!

Nicko is not only a pro, he has also a big heart for the fans, especially for the fans of drumming. Keep on running, Sir, and stay healthy!!

Great job Nicko! 👏 🤘 Can't f'n wait to see you October 11th 2022 in Toronto 🇨🇦!!! Stay Safe and enjoy the rest and the amazing tour! IRON MAIDEN 4EVER 🤘💯🔥🤘

Iron Maiden, Best Band of Heavy Metal in the World! 🤘🏻

"Doctor Doctor" starts... Our energy level - ⬆️⬆️⬆️ 😆 May all go really well until the end of the tour. It was great seeing you and the boys again Nicko!!!

This series is so fucking cool! I want the same ones for guitars, bass, vocals. WE LOVE THEM BOYS! KEEP THEM COMING!

When I heard "Where Eagles Dare" for the first time back in '85, I thought Nicko was the best drummer I'd ever heard. And he's just as good - if not even better - now, in 2022. Amazing! Nicko is not only a great drummer, but he also comes across as one of the nicest guys you've ever met. I'm loving these videos...keep up the good work!

Up the irons!! 🤘

beautiful battery, I love iron maiden!!

🤘🤘 We love you nicko! Up the irons!!

Saw them in Barcelona last month (July '22). The sound was superb. Great great gig..

I just said the same thing to my wife who was watching a movie. I said I fucking love this dude!! Maiden fan since the 80’s. My favorite drummer of all time. The paint schemes over the years blow my mind. The thoughtfulness that goes into your craft of playing the drums is priceless. Can’t wait until November when you’re back here in Philly. My brother works at PHL so I’ll get a few more photos of Eddie where the plain gets parked. Never asked for an autograph but maybe I’ll get lucky and get a drum stick. Your the greatest and Maiden wouldn’t be who they are without you 🤘🏻🤘🏻💯

First! Always love to see the drum tours! Hope the tour is going well! Up the irons!!! 🤟

I noticed within the last few years Maiden was able to get one of the best drum kit sounds I have ever heard. Deep thunderous tom toms but very articulate and controlled.

Nicko, always funny and honest. Always a pleasure to hear him talk about himself and the band. Lovely video.

The craziest, most insane man, not in an institution. Never change Nicko. Oh and brilliant drummer also!

Thank you so much For You Music✋️

I've been lucky enough to photograph Iron Maiden shows 4 times, and out of those four times, I believe I have one (lousy) photo of Nicko. I love absolutely everything about what he does and the kits he uses except for the fact that I simply haven't been able to dig him out of there with my lenses.

Nicko is the best heavy metal drummer ever.

The only and one Nicko Mcbrain UP THE IRONS!

Up the Irons! \m/

THERE'S A PART 3!!!!! Yayayayayay!

Having Nicko recite his whole pre-concert routine in that detail, shows what true professionalism is.

I just love this guy! He's funny. I missed him two times at his restaurant in Florida. Best Ribs restaurant!

I love Nicko, he's one of the true greats 🤟🥁🇳🇿

All the guys in Iron Maiden seem like they be awesome fishing buddies and this guy I think would be my favorite.

Nicko MC Brain Legend

Nicko is such a genuine bloke. I love his videos, and his drum sound is always mind blowing.

Awesome👏👏👏

my favorite legendary band one of the best of the world artists magistral iron maiden & nicko greatest playing drummers. love great best band favorite iron maiden. thank you guys iron maiden & nicko greatest playing best drummers ever the true heavy metal forever 🤘🎸

Nicko the best😍 I'love Maiden 🤘🏻

Thanks Nicko and Pooch for taking your time to show all of this! Thats awesome!

Wish the other guys would go through their gear like Nicko does

Pooch is amazing ..... I saw Maiden 2018 , phenomenal sound !!! I'm a drummer , pooch loves drums !!

Long live nicko! See you in SÃO PAULO

Discovering Maiden and Nicko in 86 completely changed my life. Here we are in 2022 and they and their crew are still on fire with passion for what they do.

Excellent ☠

The sound of the band since Ken joined is the best I've ever heard them. Was very noticeable on the first tour he did with them.

For producers like me, this is pure gold. A mic placement and philosophy masterclass.

Absolute Legend

It's nice to see Nicko wearing a British lion t shirt , supporting Harry's other band , there's not many musicians who could do that.

They are magnificent

I could listen to Nicko talk all day. You'll never be bored when Nicko is talking. What a character. lol I can definitely hear the difference in Maiden's live sound since Pooch came on board. Pooch was a great addition to the Maiden family. I am not a musician but I love seeing the backstage videos, the guitar/bass rigs, the drum setups, the sound system etc for Iron Maiden. Will admit that I don't understand most of what they are saying but is still great to hear the attention to details..

Maiden...and Nicko...are awesome! And...yes, Pooch is just as awesome! Great FOH SOUND! Can't wait for the Southern California shows...

Sos un grande Nicko! Un fuerte abrazo desde mi amada Colombia!

Awesome drummer nicko MCBRAIN from iron maiden one of the best drummer ever 🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

1 of the happiest drummers in the World,just loves that he calls us fans "boys & girls" & his drums and symbols "This little baby". AND,he is a very good friend with our entertainer Lasse Berghagen,they met while playing golf, 10-15 yrs ago,when Maiden had a day off in Sweden. Hugs & up the Irons from Stockholm,Sweden .-)

I got to shake Pooch's hand at the Spokane, WA show! I definitely geeked out meeting him! One of my heroes for sure! Great job Friday night Pooch!!!!

8:38 "...quite an expensive microphone actually..." - DPA 4099s are about £560 / $680 each with the drum mount. And Nicko has about 10 on his kit I think? Nothing but the best for the best drummer and the best band in the world.

This is the longest conversation between 2 people that I had no idea what they were talking about but was tuned in like a hawk. A Niko podcast with anyone would bring joy to my life like no other.

Nico McBrain is one hell of a drummer and fun to watch live. Keep cranking out killer tunes!

Nicko and the whole band and crew that work so hard ALL THESE YEARS have given us so much amazing music it is a crime that we never hear it on the radio. Simply a crime, boys and girls! Maiden ROCKS.

Pooch you're a bloody wizard. The best Iron Maiden sounded out of all the times I've seen them. Both Legacy tours sounded beyond amazing.

Two of the coolest people on the planet. I’m not a huge Iron Maiden fan, although I do like some of their stuff and respect the heck out of them, but I’d love to tour with them because it seems like their whole organization is filled with good people all the way around. Pooch’s pandemic podcasts definitely made me better.

How well are maiden managed,supreme accuracy,and fully grounded,and no bull,its an amazing story.long may it continue.

It would be great to see something like this, but with guitars (e.g., how they're miked, EQ'd, compressed, etc.). Thank you, Nicko and Pooch, for sharing your knowledge with us. I am sure drummers around the world will take inspiration from your words of wisdom.

Only the best equipment for Nicko and IM in general for the best result 💯👏 (btw Nicko has great hair 😁)

I love NIcko's good humor and humility.....what a great guy. God bless him and all the guys in the band and crew...UP THE IRONS, baby!!

The best and most loved band in the world! Keep up the amazing work and vids for us all!

Thank you for such detail in Part 3 - it’s was a joy and super insightful listening to the two of you speaking so passionately.

Can't wait for part 4. Up the irons.

Fantastic, love this series Nicko 🥁🏆 🤘😄🤘

one of the obly drummers that goes so far in depth with showing his drums absolutely awesome! see you in Detroit Nicko.

Nicko has been (and continues to be) an inspiration for me in getting introduced to drumming and keep playing the drums and trying to improve each day. Even more so to see he is a Christian and prays before each gig. And Maiden one of my favorite all time bands (along with Rush), so guys please keep going!!

Thanks for sharing this with us Nick & the Maiden crew, highly appreciated! It'd be cool if you in the future could do the same with the guitar & bass techs as well, and perhaps with the tech who does Bruce's onstage monitoring as well! 👍🏿👍🏿👏🏿👏🏿

"Is that me passing", you're a silly, silly man. Also one of my heroes.

Watching these videos is like going to the drum university. Thanks Nicko!

Nicko is unique... Is good mood is contagious... A big hug from Portugal!!! Up the Irons.... 🤘🎼🎵🎶🎵🎶🎼🥁

I was literally wearing those chef pants to the gym last friday! they were my signature when i was a cook

Up Nicko!

That is so amazing. These two guys are so wonderful. Thanks for the little tour of the set Nicko and Pooch. Love it.

I've used black resonate heads since I saw Nicko's grey somewhere in time kit , if you have more than two toms on your kit adding black resonate heads gives the kit such a classy look .

Heavy metal does not get much more awesome than that! Up The Iron's \m/ \m/

Absolutely LOVED this, keep em coming.

PART 3!!!

Gotta love Pooch. Great engineer. I watch his channel too. And Nicko is just amazing on the kit with a great sense of humor. He cracks me up all the time with these videos. Love the kit.

Nicko was the last band member left at the Denver show tossing stuff out to the fans with a big smile on his face, seems like a really cool dude we gave him his own standung O ") Rock on!!!

what a pleasure watch it ! Thank you so much Nicko! This is a masterclass!

Awesome vlog of the fantastic kit Nicko 👌 one of legendary rock bands touring today absolutely brilliant 👏 👍🤘🤘

I really enjoyed that so far ❤️❤️

THANKS Nicko and Pooch! Great video as always Nicko!

Excellent video!!! I learned a lot! Thanks!!! Please make more stuff like that guys! With the guitars and bass and everything else!

Awesome and very informative! Part IV please! I will watch as many as you make.

Thank you both for this! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Nicko is always so entertaining

I like this, i also would love to see Nicko play something on that drum on his own! 🤟🏻🤟🏻

The legendary Nick! The MAN!! Cheers from Mexico!!

Thanks for sharing with us. Long live Maiden!!

Nicko wearing British Lion T-shirt shows his great respect to his bandmate outside projects!!!

Seeing you in Anaheim next month. Can't wait!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

Yes!

Great video !!! 👍 👏 Thanks !!! 🙌🤘💪