Whilst Mercury Prize fever may have swept Tyneside on Thursday evening, for fans of rock and heavy metal music, it was an event at HMV Newcastle which made headline news.
Hundreds of fans descended upon the HMV branch in Eldon Square for an up-close and personal encounter with legendary Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain.
The artist was in town promoting his new book Hello Boys and Girls, which was released yesterday.
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain meets fans at HMV Newcastle’s Eldon Square, promoting his new autobiography Hello Boys and Girls (Image: Adam Kennedy)
The iconic sticksman arrived at the store at 6pm, where approximately 150 lucky ticket holders got the opportunity to meet the man himself, and get their copy of Nicko’s new autobiography signed.
Many fans arrived sporting battle jackets emblazoned with badges and patches from their favourite rock/metal bands, whilst others sported t-shirts from various tours and stages of Iron Maiden’s long and successful career.
The book has been described as thrilling, hilarious and deeply personal.
Iron Maiden fans (Image: Adam Kennedy)
With trademark humour and heart Nicko McBrain takes us behind the scenes of one of Britain’s biggest ever bands.
Experience the highs and lows of his illustrious career on the road, in the studio and being “Mr Iron Maiden” to the worldwide legion of fans!
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This is the story of what it feels like to remain not just relevant but more loved than ever after decades at the top, and to live a life transformed by music, brotherhood, and belief.
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain meets fans at HMV Newcastle’s Eldon Square, promoting his new autobiography Hello Boys and Girls (Image: Adam Kennedy)
Packed with unforgettable moments, backstage stories, laugh-out-loud anecdotes, and raw honesty, Hello Boys and Girls! is more than a rock memoir, it’s a front-row seat to one of heavy metal’s greatest lives.
Hello Boys and Girls! The new autobiography by Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is out now via Harper Nonfiction.
Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain meets fans at HMV Newcastle’s Eldon Square, promoting his new autobiography Hello Boys and Girls (Image: Adam Kennedy)