Nicko McBrain — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 18 Nicko McBrain setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Rock n Roll Ribs, Coral Springs, United States.

Nicko McBrain live: key facts

Gigvault documents 20 Nicko McBrain concerts from 1990 to 2026 in 8 cities across 5 countries.

Nicko McBrain — artist information

The rumble begins deep within the earth, a primal force unleashed as thunderous riffs claw their way from the stage. A relentless, driving rhythm section acts as the unshakeable foundation, each beat a hammer blow that electrifies the packed room. Sweat beads on foreheads as the air crackles with raw energy, the crowd a single, heaving organism responding to the sheer sonic power. It’s an immersive onslaught, a visceral journey where every note is a jolt to the system.

Genres: heavy metal.

Nicko McBrain setlist — Rock n Roll Ribs, Coral Springs, United States (2019-12-14)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Wrathchild
  2. Flight of Icarus
  3. Living After Midnight
  4. You've Got Another Thing Comin'
  5. Breaking the Law
  6. Run to the Hills
  7. Can't Get Enough
  8. Run With the Pack
  9. Ready for Love
  10. Bad Company
  11. The Trooper
  12. Hallowed Be Thy Name
  13. The Number of the Beast
  14. 2 Minutes to Midnight

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Nicko McBrain setlists

Nicko McBrain setlist — Cosmo Music, Richmond Hill, Canada (2019-06-01)

2 songs, in the order played:

  1. Drum solo
  2. Where Eagles Dare

Source: setlist.fm

Nicko McBrain setlist — Rock n Roll Ribs, Coral Springs, United States (2017-12-09)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. Life in London
  2. Gone, Gone, Gone
  3. The Trooper
  4. The Number of the Beast
  5. Run to the Hills

Source: setlist.fm

Nicko McBrain setlist — Akron Civic Theatre, Akron, United States (2015-11-17)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Speed of Light
  2. Wasted Years
  3. 2 Minutes to Midnight
  4. Wrathchild
  5. Flight of Icarus
  6. Rime of the Ancient Mariner
  7. The Trooper
  8. Run to the Hills
  9. Where Eagles Dare
  10. Iron Maiden
  11. Aces High
  12. Blood Brothers
  13. The Number of the Beast
  14. Hallowed Be Thy Name

Source: setlist.fm

Nicko McBrain setlist — Olympia Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom (2007-04-28)

3 songs, in the order played:

  1. Gates of Babylon
  2. Lady Double Dealer
  3. Run to the Hills

Source: setlist.fm

Nicko McBrain setlist — B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York, United States (2004-09-04)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Where Eagles Dare
  2. Wrathchild
  3. The Trooper
  4. The Wicker Man
  5. Rainmaker
  6. War Pigs
  7. The Clansman
  8. New Frontier
  9. Hallowed Be Thy Name
  10. Iron Maiden
  11. The Number of the Beast
  12. Running Free
  13. Phantom of the Opera
  14. Run to the Hills

Source: setlist.fm

Nicko McBrain setlist — Willem II Concertzaal, 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands (1990-06-10)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Ice 9
  2. Phantom of the Opera / Losfer Words (Big 'Orra)
  3. Into the Arena
  4. Tush
  5. The Pepper Shake
  6. Purple Haze
  7. Satch Boogie

Source: setlist.fm

33 Nicko McBrain setlists are known in total; the most recent 18 are shown here.

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Songs Nicko McBrain plays most often live

Across the last 18 Nicko McBrain concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
The Trooper11 of 1861%
Run to the Hills10 of 1856%
The Number of the Beast10 of 1856%
Hallowed Be Thy Name9 of 1850%
Wasted Years8 of 1844%
2 Minutes to Midnight7 of 1839%
Flight of Icarus6 of 1833%
Where Eagles Dare6 of 1833%
Wrathchild6 of 1833%
Aces High4 of 1822%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Nicko McBrain played?

Nicko McBrain shows on Gigvault are documented in 10 cities, including Coral Springs, Akron, London, 's-Hertogenbosch and Cologne. Venues include Rock n Roll Ribs in Coral Springs, Akron Civic Theatre in Akron, Ambassador Theatre in Dublin and B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in New York.

When did Nicko McBrain last play?

The most recent Nicko McBrain show on record is 2026-10-30 at Backstage, Munich, Germany.

How many Nicko McBrain concerts are on Gigvault?

20 Nicko McBrain concerts are documented, from 1990 to 2026 across 10 cities.

When is Nicko McBrain playing live next?

No Nicko McBrain dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-10-30 at Backstage, Munich, Germany; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.

Where can I find Nicko McBrain setlists?

18 setlists by Nicko McBrain are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.

How many songs does Nicko McBrain play live?

Nicko McBrain typically plays 7 songs — most concerts land between 3 and 12 across the last 18 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Nicko McBrain open with?

Nicko McBrain varies the opener — 16 different opening songs across the last 18 concerts, most often "The Number of the Beast" (2 times).

What song does Nicko McBrain close with?

Nicko McBrain varies the closing song — 11 different closers across the last 18 concerts, most often "Run to the Hills" (5 times).

Which songs does Nicko McBrain always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 18 Nicko McBrain concerts. The closest is "The Trooper" at 11 of 18.

What rare songs has Nicko McBrain played recently?

36 songs appeared only once across the last 18 concerts, among them Bad Company, Black Night, Breaking the Law, Can't Get Enough, Drum solo, Gates of Babylon, Gone, Gone, Gone, Highway to Hell.

Does Nicko McBrain play the same setlist every night?

No — Nicko McBrain changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 1 of roughly 8 songs.

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