Nicko McBrain, Iron Maiden's longtime drummer, has announced his autobiography 'Hello Boys and Girls!' and a 2026 European spoken-word tour, while also sharing his rankings of the band's albums and songs written by Steve Harris. He expressed mixed feelings about the band's Rock Hall induction and reflected on his career in a new book celebrating Iron Maiden's 50th anniversary. A special event in Paris is also planned following his retirement from touring.