Nicko McBrain’s Album Rankings Revealed | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

Nicko McBrain, Iron Maiden’s legendary drummer, just ranked all 17 of the band’s studio albums — live at his Florida BBQ — and it’s pure gold. His least favorite? The self-titled debut, calling out its rough production. But his crown jewel? 2006’s A Matter of Life and Death, his absolute favorite. With a 42-year ride with the band (retiring just this year), he’s got stories to die for — and fans are loving every minute. Plus, his new memoir Hello Boys and Girls! drops this October, with a European book tour running from Oct 26 to Dec 3. This is the insider’s take you didn’t know you needed…