British Drum Co. are announcing the introduction of the Icarus snare drum, which bears the signature of none other than Iron Maiden’s Nicko McBrain.
The instrument is hand built in the UK using the British Drum Co.’s cold-press moulding process. The Icarus 14” x 6.5” shell is crafted from Black Oak and finished in a Black Fishtail Oak veneer, creating an appearance reminiscent of a hand-hammered shell, but made from oak.
Icarus sounds natural, deep and warm but with a bright presence under higher tension. It is designed to powerfully cut through the high volume of rock and metal, so it is meant to respond equally well to softer, quieter playing, allowing the tonal qualities of the oak to shine through.
The Icarus snare drum features bespoke laser-engraved acrylic washers and interior plates. Palladium lugs and snare strainer are inspired by the iconic Art-Deco styling of the 1930s.
The Icarus features a bespoke “Flight of Icarus” design vent badge inspired by Nicko’s performance in the legendary Iron Maiden song.
The British Drum Co. Icarus name badge, in black with red detailing, features a laser-engraved name plate displaying Nicko’s name in the iconic styling of Iron Maiden.
Product specs:
- Model: Icarus
- Signature: Nicko McBrain
- Shell size: 14” x 6.5”
- Material: Black Oak
- Finish: Black Fishtail Oak
- Sound: Warm and bright
- Response: Universal in high and low tuning
- Bespoke laser-engraved acrylic washers and interior plates
- Palladium lugs
- Palladium snare strainer
- bespoke “Flight of Icarus” vent badge
- Name plate w/ Nicko McBrain’s name
