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New memoir · October 22, 2026Nicko McBrain Memoir: Hello Boys and Girls!, What the Book Covers
Hello Boys and Girls! is Nicko McBrain’s autobiography, told in his own words. The longtime Iron Maiden drummer covers decades on the road and in the studio, mixing backstage stories with reflection on how music, brotherhood and faith have shaped his life.
- Book: Hello Boys and Girls!
- Author: Nicko McBrain
- Published: October 22, 2026, Harper Nonfiction (HarperCollins UK)
- Themes: heavy metal, brotherhood, faith
What is Nicko McBrain’s new book?
Hello Boys and Girls! is Nicko McBrain’s autobiography, told in his own words. The longtime Iron Maiden drummer covers decades on the road and in the studio, mixing backstage stories with reflection on how music, brotherhood and faith have shaped his life.
About Nicko McBrain
Nicko McBrain is an English drummer who joined Iron Maiden in 1982 and played with the band for more than four decades.
What the book covers
- Growing up in Hackney, East London
- Session work in Soho and stints with Streetwalkers, Pat Travers and Trust
- Joining Iron Maiden in 1982
- Life on the road and in the studio
- What music, friendship and faith have meant to him
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Iron Maiden fans, drummers and readers of rock memoirs.
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What is Nicko McBrain’s new book?
Nicko McBrain’s new book is Hello Boys and Girls!, a memoir published by Harper Nonfiction (HarperCollins UK), out October 22, 2026.
What is Hello Boys and Girls! about?
Hello Boys and Girls! is Nicko McBrain’s autobiography, told in his own words. The longtime Iron Maiden drummer covers decades on the road and in the studio, mixing backstage stories with reflection on how music, brotherhood and faith have shaped his life.
When was Hello Boys and Girls! released?
Hello Boys and Girls! by Nicko McBrain was published by Harper Nonfiction (HarperCollins UK) on October 22, 2026.
Who is Nicko McBrain?
Nicko McBrain is an English drummer who joined Iron Maiden in 1982 and played with the band for more than four decades.
Where can I buy Hello Boys and Girls!?
Hello Boys and Girls! is available from major retailers including Amazon, Bookshop.org, Barnes & Noble and Audible, and from local bookstores.
Can I write a memoir even if I’m not famous?
Yes. Most memoirs are written by people who are not public figures, often for family or a small readership. Many people work with a memoir ghostwriter who interviews them and writes the book in their voice. Our Writer Match Quiz can help you find the right kind of writer.
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