By Monk

Just hours after the dust has settled on his last ever show with the band, Iron Maiden have revealed who will be taking over the unenviable duty of filling the drum seat vacated by Nicko McBrain.

He is Simon Dawson, a highly respected session musician and drummer with Maiden bassist Steve Harris’ side project, British Lion.

Simon Dawson is the new drummer with Iron Maiden

Dawson will make his live debut with the band when they kick off their ‘Run For Your Lives’ 50th anniversary tour in Budapest on 27 May.