Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain Rejected an Invite to Golf with Trump
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Nicko McBrain, Iron Maiden's longtime drummer, revealed he declined an invitation to play golf with Donald Trump due to his strong anti-MAGA stance, stating that Trump and his associates "should be put in jail."
- McBrain criticized Trump's narcissism, controversies surrounding the Epstein files, and his approach to the conflict with Iran, expressing his disapproval in a recent interview with the Telegraph.
- McBrain's autobiography, "Hello Boys and Girls!," is set for release on Thursday, offering a personal and humorous look at his life and career with Iron Maiden.
- Iron Maiden recently announced the third and final leg of their 50th-anniversary "Run for Your Lives" tour, scheduled from April to May, culminating in headlining performances at Sonic Temple and Boardwalk Rock festivals.
- The band was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, with the official ceremony planned for November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
