A SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER.

'Rock book of the year.' The Sun

Strap in – Nicko McBrain is finally telling his story, and he’s doing it his way.

Strap in – Nicko McBrain is finally telling his story, and he’s doing it his way.

Hello Boys and Girls! is a thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal autobiography from the unstoppable drummer behind Iron Maiden. With trademark humour and heart, Nicko takes readers behind the scenes of one of Britain's biggest ever bands.

Nicko joined the band in 1982 after stints with artists like Streetwalker, Pat Travers and Trust. He honed his craft from decades of session work among the highly competitive mean streets and studios of London's Soho. Through his powerful, precise drumming and charismatic stage presence, the long-serving drummer became a metal icon, pivotal in shaping Iron Maiden's dynamic sound.

This is the story of what it feels like to remain not just relevant but more loved than ever after decades at the top, and to live a life transformed by music, brotherhood and belief.

Packed with unforgettable moments, backstage stories, laugh-out-loud anecdotes and raw honesty, Hello Boys and Girls! is more than a rock memoir; it’s a front-row seat to one of heavy metal’s greatest lives.

Nicko’s ready.

Are you?

Details

ISBN13: 9780008829926
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 352
Edition:
Publication Date: 27 Oct 2026
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 23.4(H)x15.3(L)x3(W)480
Weight (gm): 480

Author Biography

Nicko McBrain is the legendary drummer for Iron Maiden, joining the band in 1982. Known for his powerful, precise drumming and energetic stage presence, he has become a metal icon.

Reviews

'McBrain is a fine raconteur[…]Rollicking reminiscence of drum fills, power chords, and inadvisable substances.' Kirkus
‘Refreshingly entertaining.’ Classic Rock
'Rock book of the year.' The Sun
‘Heavy metal shenanigans’ Daily Express