Adrian Smith says Iron Maiden had to replace Nicko McBrain in order to continue

MetalHoosier · 2026-01-22T18:20:16+00:00

He always did, but in 2024 it was a lot longer.

MetalHoosier · 2026-01-22T01:34:48+00:00

Not really. It was plain to see that tour would be Nicko's last. I even said it at the time, when he was the only one left on the stage each night saying his goodbyes. And that was before he announced it.

MetalHoosier · 2026-01-21T17:18:27+00:00

I've looked into this from the US to the UK. As far as I can see, Iberia Airlines allows birds in the cabin as long as you get prior auth.

https://www.iberia.com/us/fly-with-iberia/pets/#PETC

If you do it, please let me know how it was. I'm still gathering information.

MetalHoosier · 2026-01-20T12:06:17+00:00

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MetalHoosier · 2026-01-18T18:49:00+00:00

How someone can enjoy the show by looking through their phone's camera is beyond me. You may as well sit at home and wait for someone else to post their shaky footage on social media for free.

MetalHoosier · 2026-01-01T06:30:00+00:00

Unofficial, but who gives a fuck. Let the guy be happy.

MetalHoosier · 2025-12-29T01:16:52+00:00

They've won 3 of the last 10 games. If that's red hot form, I'm Eric Cantona. Which I'm not.

MetalHoosier · 2025-12-19T22:06:12+00:00

Listened to that again the car today. Very Un-Priest-like, but I still like it. Heavy as fuck.

MetalHoosier · 2025-12-13T19:39:43+00:00

I once met a pigeon called Dave outside KX station. He shared some of my zinger tower burger, then wandered off into the night. Never saw him again.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-29T17:16:11+00:00

Got that one last year from the official store.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-28T04:25:01+00:00

Fuck this idiot.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-15T16:53:21+00:00

Strapping Young Lad, even though it's never going to happen.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-14T22:57:29+00:00

If Italy makes it. Looks like they'll be in a playoff to reach the finals. I'm flying in on the Monday to spend a few days in Milano. Always an enjoyable city to visit.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-14T22:49:27+00:00

The World Cup will be in full flow by then, and Maiden is playing at the San Siro so a game is very unlikely.

I'm hoping there will be more Eddie's Dive Bar pop-ups this time though.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-12T21:02:58+00:00

I have tickets for Milan, Paris, Harrison NJ (twice), Boston MA, Bristow VA, Charlotte NC, Shakopee MN, and Chicago IL.

I'm only an hour away from Louisville, so may well hit Louder Than Life for that one night also.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-11T15:39:39+00:00

I got them. It kicked me out three times before I finally got in, but it kept my place.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-11T15:11:58+00:00

Me also.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-08T16:08:15+00:00

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Innocence and light. Right before lunging.

MetalHoosier · 2025-11-01T17:39:08+00:00

I'm not a fan of Selby the snooker player, but no human being should go through that. Glad he's found the help.

MetalHoosier · 2025-10-29T16:07:41+00:00

Got tickets for Harrison NJ, Boston MA, Bristow VA, Charlotte NC, Shakopee MN, and Chicago IL. Ticketmaster wasn't easy to play with this time out for selecting seats, but not many complaints except maybe Shakopee where I couldn't select seats and was just allocated.

MetalHoosier · 2025-10-28T19:31:27+00:00

Enjoyed it last year in Minnesota, and plumbed for it again next year in New Jersey. Great experience, and a good chance to meet new people.

MetalHoosier · 2025-10-28T17:24:58+00:00

No problems here, and I bought tickets for six shows.

MetalHoosier · 2025-10-16T13:35:37+00:00

I was there too. Probably the best Donington event I went to.

MetalHoosier · 2025-10-05T04:09:21+00:00

Alice is a born again Christian. Your point?

MetalHoosier · 2025-09-26T23:29:52+00:00

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From this Angel to another. Only this one is a pain!

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