Nicko McBrain's Titanium Tart: 5 Shows in 2026

0:00It's April 7th. I'm Corey with The Story, and this is Music News Today. Your AI-powered music briefing. Former Iron Maiden drummer, Nickel McBrain, just dropped news on a five-show run in 2026 with his cover band Titanium Tarte. Kicking off August 29th at the barn in Sanford, Florida, they'll hit spots like Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, the Albatross Inn. Jacksonville, center stays lawful in Atlanta, Georgia, and rap September 19th at OCC Roadhouse in Clearwater, mostly sunshine state action with that one Georgia D tour. McBrain stepped away from Maiden tours last December after a stroke in January 2023. Simon Dawson took over drums, but Nickel insists he's still family and open to jumping in for a track or two stateside, or even laying down parts on a future album. Fans are buzzing about these gigs, especially since Titanium Tarte dives into deep cuts, Maiden never played live. The band sounded hyped in their announcement, calling out new venues like Culture Room and

1:01the Albatross as comfort zone stretchers ready to bring the heat. They're mixing fresh spots with loyal haunts like the OCC and the barn, keeping the Maiden spirit alive, post-retirement. No full Maiden comeback yet, but Nickel's side hustle proves he's not hanging up the sticks. Catch these shows if you're nearby. Nickel's fire keeps burning, bridging his Maiden legacy to what's next on the horizon.