Simon Dawson Appointed As Session Drummer For Iron Maiden Tour Next Year

JAKARTA - After confirming Nicko McBrain (drums) will not participate in The Run For Your Lives Tour next year, Iron Maiden announced Simon Dawson will join as the drummer for the session.

Through an upload on the official Instagram account, the heavy metal band from London, England said Dawson was not a foreign figure for fans

"When The Future Past Tour ended after 81 shows in front of more than 1.4 million fans, from Ljubljana to the Coachella Valley and from Western Australia to Sao Paulo, Iron Maiden is pleased to announce that those who will appear behind the drums for 2025, a familiar name for many of our fans - Simon Dawson, former session drummer and Steve's (Harris, vocal) partner in the to rhythm section over the past 12 years with British Lion," Iron Maiden wrote, citing a caption. upload, Monday, December 9.

Simon Dawson is from Suffikk, England. He first teamed up with Steve Harris in 2012, with his debut in three songs on British Lion's first album.

They explained that Dawson will have his first gig with Iron Maiden for next year's tour.

The next trend in the US, UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, New Zealand & the latest, Mexico and South America. Iron Maiden celebrates their 50th birthday next year with The Run For Your Lives Tour which began in Budapest on May 27.

Earlier, McBrain, who declared his resignation from the Iron Maiden tour, said that the concert at Allianz Parque, Srypto Paulo, Brazil last weekend was his final show with the band.

"After careful consideration, with sadness and joy, I announce my decision to step down for a moment from a tiring tour routine. I hope this band succeeds."

"What can I say? The tour with the Supreme Court over the past 42 years has been an extraordinary journey! To my loyal fans, you make everything valuable and I love you!"

Despite leaving the tour, McBrain said he would remain in close contact with Iron Maiden and continue to engage in various other projects, while running his existing private businesses and businesses.

"I look to the future with great joy and great hope! I will see you soon, may God bless you all, and, of course, Up the Irons!'"