Metal Sticks is streaming everywhere
Nicko McBrain, the iconic drummer of Iron Maiden for 42 years, recently retired from touring and has teamed up with Modern Drummer CEO, David Frangioni, to bring fans the heavy metal podcast they’ve been waiting for: Metal Sticks. Dedicated to interviewing iconic artists, educating drummers of all styles and genres, amplifying young talent, and showcasing Nicko’s archive of iconic gear and memorabilia, Metal Sticks aims to inspire all generations of Heavy Metal fans. While drummers will find invaluable tips and insight, all musicians and fans will be thrilled to watch the unpredictable and always entertaining antics by the legendary drummer. Built on the pillars of Inspiration, Access, and Heavy Metal history, Metal Sticks fuels the passion of the genre while letting fans into the world of Nicko and Modern Drummer.
“Heavy metal, drumming and Iron Maiden have been my life, and have given me so much,” McBrain says. “I am a huge fan of Modern Drummer, having been inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2019. Now, David Frangioni and I can host a show that brings the audience inside the process, celebrating heavy metal, Iron Maiden, and the amazing community that it embodies. We created the show that we would love to watch as both fans and musicians alike.”
Metal Sticks is a new heavy metal pod and video smorgasbord of interviews, tips, techniques and insight hosted by Nicko McBrain and David Frangioni. Presented bi-weekly by Modern Drummer, the first season promises a blast of humor, education and heavy metal fun at every turn!
Utilizing bespoke video production as you’ve come to expect from Modern Drummer, each of the eight episodes from season one contains interviews with Alex Van Halen, Steve Vai, Charlie Benante, Ian Paice, and others, “Listen with Nicko” segments, maintenance and pro tips, a look inside Nicko’s rock mementos, and more.
Season one is now available on all streaming platforms, with a deluxe version on YouTube.
