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NICKO MCBRAIN Explains Why He Originally Thought It Was ‘Un-Drummer-Ish’ For Drummers To Play Double-Bass Drums

todayNovember 11, 2026

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In a new interview with Loudwire’s Joe DiVita, longtime IRON MAIDEN drummer Nicko McBrain once again spoke about why he steadfastly refused to incorporate a double-bass setup into his playing technique over the decades. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): “Many years ago, I’d sort of, kind…

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