Harper Nonfiction is set to publish the thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography of IRON MAIDEN’s longtime drummer Nicko McBrain. “Hello Boys And Girls!” will be published into hardback, ebook and audio on October 22, 2026.

With trademark humor and heart, McBrain takes us behind the scenes of one of Britain’s biggest-ever bands. Experience the highs and lows of his illustrious career on the road, in the studio and being “Mr. Iron Maiden” to the worldwide legion of fans.

Nicko says:

“I’m very excited and honoured to be working with the wonderful Harper Nonfiction team on my very own book full of lots of fun stories, anecdotes and of course my incredible experiences with some of the greatest musicians and performers from the ’70s, ’80s and beyond! I am blessed to be able to finally share my path to where I am today, in my own words, with the world.”

McBrain officially joined IRON MAIDEN in December 1982 for the 1983 “Piece Of Mind” album and tour, replacing Clive Burr, after McBrain’s previous band TRUST had supported IRON MAIDEN during the U.K. leg of the “Killers” tour in 1981. The now-73-year-old British musician, whose real name is Michael Henry McBrain, announced his retirement on December 7, 2024 in a statement on MAIDEN’s web site and social media.