{"product_id":"hello-boys-and-girls-9780008829926","title":"Hello Boys and Girls!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e             \u003cstrong\u003eA SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER.\u003c\/strong\u003e           \u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Rock book of the year.' \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Sun\u003c\/p\u003e           \u003cp\u003e             \u003cstrong\u003eStrap in – Nicko McBrain is finally telling his story, and he’s doing it his way.\u003c\/strong\u003e           \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap in – Nicko McBrain is finally telling his story, and he’s doing it his way.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHello Boys and Girls!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNicko 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with unforgettable moments, backstage stories, laugh-out-loud anecdotes and raw honesty, \u003cem\u003eHello Boys and Girls!\u003c\/em\u003e is more than a rock memoir; it’s a front-row seat to one of heavy metal’s greatest lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNicko’s ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9780008829926\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 27 Oct 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: London, United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 23.4(H)x15.3(L)x3(W)480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): 480\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eNicko 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.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e'McBrain is a fine raconteur[…]Rollicking reminiscence of drum fills, power chords, and inadvisable substances.'\u003cstrong\u003e Kirkus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Refreshingly entertaining.’ \u003cstrong\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Rock book of the year.' \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sun \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e‘Heavy metal shenanigans’ \u003cstrong\u003eDaily Express\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Nicko McBrain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51528088977625,"sku":"9780008829926","price":37.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9780008829926.jpg?v=1794035392","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/hello-boys-and-girls-9780008829926","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}