the happiest drummer in heavy metal

A true drummer, a true humble person with a gift very few have. Hats off to Nicko.

Nobody has more fun than Nicko lol

That bass player was a beast too!!!! Amazing!

6:40 Nicko looks down: Extra pedals! What are they for? Oh! Double Bass Pedals! Wicked! First time I have seen Nicko using them.

incredible bass licks too

Bass player overshadowed everybody with his amazing licks

Damn, that bassist is hardcore.

The singer went from sounding like ozzy to sounding like James Hatfield

Thinking of Nicko as just some fun-loving goof who wandered into a beach barbecue makes this excellent performance even better (and lots funnier).

Nicko is a great guy and an amazing drummer. His kind-heartedness and his tasty grooves reminds me of the late but very great drummer, Mick Tucker from Sweet. I have met both of these guys in my lifetime and both are the coolest guys you'd ever wanna meet.

When you find out what makes you happy in life you end up like Nicko playing drums.

I remember when I saw this video for the first time, then it was new! I am truly surprised how fast 12 years passed.....

God, i love Nicko! Such a superb drummer, yet, i am drawn from his amazing skills by just watching how much FUN he has whilst playing!! Fuck, he ALWAYS makes me smile (and even laugh), when i watch him play! Nicko, Mate you are the epitome of the 'mad drummer'! Much love, kudos and ultimate respect, Dude... \m/ (:o)

6:46 Nicko double pedal Rare moments.

I could watch Nicko play for hours. Nicko is one true professional. DRUM GOD he is. HAIL NICKO...........

It’s crazy how tiny regular drum kits look when you see monster mcbrain behind them lol

I need you to shake the camera just a bit more

Been drumming for over a decade and I still learn something new every time I watch Nicko. He’s a true legend

He drums with his whole body, even his face. Awesome.

Toda música para ele é uma festa 👏🏻👏🏻😅🙏🤘

Playing like this with such incredible ease and with a smile on his face, just having a blast. Wow.

Must have seen this video hundred of times ......but the kiddo lurking inside Nicko is a pure treat to watch everytime!! Everyone wants to play more notes but no one can feel drums like him! What a gem!

What a killer performance! The rhythm section was A+!

nicko for me sits right inbetweeen old school feel drummers and more modern technical ones. awesome. awesome drummer.

that snare drum is fucking amazing

The bass tone reminds me of Billy Sheehan. Sounds incredible.

Nicko Mcbrain, Bill Ward and Dave Lombardo are the kings of fills

I just love his facial expressions and how much fun he is having! Nicko still can play!!

I was there. He has a double bass pedal because there was an opening band, and that's their drummer's kit, not Nicko's. The bass player is Dave Spitz (ex Black Sabbath, Great White, Gary Moore and more. Also a practicing lawyer). He is also the brother of Dan Spitz from Anthrax. But they don't play together anymore.

nicko is a maestro

This is Nickogasm... well someday this word is going to show up in dictionary... Insane!!

Nicko killing it! Beast.

One of the best feel drummers of all time. He plays what needs to be played...and then just a bit more..lol. One of my all time favorites.

Niko playing Sabath. this jus blew my brain !

I had no idea he was/is that good!!! Nicko is a badass!! His playing and sense of time keeping is spot on!!!

i think nicko is not only my favorite drummer, but my favorite musician

Nicko one of the coolest guys in Music! You can tell when he is having fun. Same with Janick and Bruce! You know when they are having a good show!!

That bass as well 😍

O melhor vídeo de todos os tempos! Jamais vi uma pessoa se divertir tanto tocando maravilhosamente bem uma batera quanto esse!!! Que Deus continue abençoando imensamente Micke!!!

I could watch Nicko play all day long (he is awesome) !!!!

You're welcome. Thank you for the kind words. Being there and recording the vids was one of the best experiences in my life, honestly.

In my opinion he can keep regularly beats .The facts is that he does many backbeats that normally a drummer doesn't use also keeping the rhythm, it comes from his jazz past .

A legend playing the song of a legend.

I love his technique, so effortless

He's the whole reason I play, and does a good job here, funny he was off on the first set of high-hat counts but he's aloud!! HA. Then again NO ONE will ever play it like Bill Ward in 1970...just a staggering mix of Jazz and Rock style drumming back then. Awesome!! Nicko does the McBrain version (style)

He laughed in beginning guitarists missed their chords, Niko is pure class act!

What an energy!!!

Nico puts on a great performance lots of energy when he plays👍 also an amazing drummer🤘

Nah. I was shaky and enjoying the music. First time I got to confront Nicko so I was quite starstruck that day.

Good vocalist..and Nicko expert drumming of course

So weird to see Nikko behind such a small kit - cool to see him just jamming and having fun, which is what it's all about.

Nicko always singing the melody while he plays. great lesson there,. great playin. loved it.

This made my day! Nicko looks like he's having sooooo much fun hahaha

holy shit i have tears in my eyes watching this. Thank you for Rock'n Roll

A pegada é sensacional! Impecável e preciso em todos os movimentos!

Nicko plays with mega passion.

This guy is always having fun;( And kicking ass;) Gonna have to give a listen to some of his iron work.

The gibberish lyrics on the second break down LOL. And I have never heard War Pigs with a cowbell. Awesome!

Love his facial expressions This dude really enjoys what he´s doing

Artist and instrumentalist drummer humility, respectful for those who know less, participatory and share knowledge! I'm an admirer and have my respect!

Always fun to look at nicko, he seems to be happy if he hits something,hahahaha

I just cant stop watching. The openess of just pure jamming....feeding on the energy! Awesome!

Imagine Nicko playing for Sabbath on tour that would be awesome!!!

Just having a great time !

My life will not be complete until I have made a pilgrimage to RnR Ribs!

As a bass player myself of 40 years,,, I say holy shitballs that is a beast of a bass player there, choppy licks my man, hats off to you sir, and Niko is my favorite drummer. Ive got a fever, and the only persciption, is more cow bell.

Props to the bassist!

can't imagine how great it would be to play along with him!

Having some fun, fucken legend, the band would still be talking bout it, what a cool thing for Nicko to do .

Nicko is a great

the blessure of playing!

One of my favorite drummers. He's dressed like he just got back from the beach. Good for him

Very most simple drummer of all times in heavy metals. He's so jolly &, friendly to all his fans & others.

its nice to see him have a blast!

this man is a great drummer, amazing hands and liks, everything in place with a lot of musicality, amzing right foot, this man plays really good, the figures in the hats are really cool.

Love Nicko! He obviously loves what he does as well as millions of others!!

Im A Drummer, i dont brag but I respect other drummers, Niko I have a lot of respect. you are my motivation

WOW.....great bassplayer too.....thanx for share this pearl

Aparte de ser un gran baterista se ve que es un tipazo..

Probably its the only video around showing Nicko using double pedals

Grandissimo Nicko , che suona i B. Sabbath !! Incredbile !!+++++

damn that snare is awesome

He is having soooooooo much fun!

cara acho que uma das melhores coisas em ver o Mr.Nicko tocar é essa essência que só ele tem, essa alegria, porra é demais, é muito gostoso de se ver. MASTER.

Watching this always puts a smile on my face.

Sensacional obrigado por postar. Maravilha.

vids like this just reinforce how amazing a drummer he is !

Kevin "Inspector Lewis" Whately in a wig and a skirt, rocking out with an invisible band behind the counter of an open air bar on a parking lot. Remarkable.

Monster Bass and Nicko!

Simplesmente o cara é demais!Valeu nicko!😀😃😎🤘🤘🤘

Probably the best style I've ever seen !

He's the PERFECT drummer.. His abilities are INCREDIBLE❤️

You can see he was having a blast. Taking a break from all the maiden songs. Lol

Uma lenda tocando a música de outra lenda.🤘🤘🤘👏👏👏

@MrVivi444 Thank you! And yeah man, it's great to be able to see him up close and personal.

He sure does. A beautiful lightness of touch even when hitting hard if that makes any sense?!! And he has fun and that comes through in his playing. What a dude

Anybody : Nicko : ÃÃÃÃH AAAAAH EEEEEEE AAAAAAMMMM AAAAAAHNNNNN

This guy plays in one of the biggest bands in the world.. You couldnt even know.. He is so simple and humble !

What this man can do with just one hand or one foot is amazing