Nicko McBrain Ranks Iron Maiden Albums at Fan Event

In a lively fan event at his Rock n Roll Ribs restaurant in Coral Springs, Florida, Nicko McBrain, the legendary drummer of Iron Maiden, ranked the band’s albums from worst to best. This unique gathering was hosted by Iron Maiden fan and podcaster Capnharris, where McBrain shared his insights on the band’s discography.

Surprisingly, McBrain placed Iron Maiden’s self-titled 1980 album at the bottom of his list, citing production issues but still acknowledging its merit. His top choice? The 2006 album A Matter of Life and Death, which he described as “pretty much perfect,” highlighting tracks like “For the Greater Good of God” and “The Legacy” as standout moments.

Here’s how McBrain ranked the albums:

• 17. Iron Maiden
• 16. Virtual XI
• 15. No Prayer for the Dying
• 14. The X Factor
• 13. Killers
• 12. The Number of the Beast
• 11. The Final Frontier
• 10. Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
• 9. Fear of the Dark
• 8. Somewhere in Time
• 7. Brave New World
• 6. Dance of Death
• 5. The Book of Souls
• 4. Powerslave
• 3. Senjutsu
• 2. Piece of Mind
• 1. A Matter of Life and Death

McBrain is also gearing up for his upcoming autobiography, Hello Boys And Girls, set to release on October 22. To promote the book, he will embark on a tour titled An Evening with Nicko McBrain starting October 26, promising fans a night filled with stories and memories.

Source: www.loudersound.com

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