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Hello Boys and Girls!

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

The Must-have Heavy Metal Memoir for 2026

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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?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008829926

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: 20 col plates (8pp)

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 320

About the Author

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.

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