STEVE HARRIS’ Brother-In-Law has reportedly filed a lawsuit against IRON MAIDEN For Not Choosing His Son As Band’s New Drummer…

STEVE HARRIS’ Brother-In-Law has reportedly filed a lawsuit against IRON MAIDEN For Not Choosing His Son As Band’s New Drummer…

 

Bizarre twist that has stirred both legal and metalhead communities, Steve Harris’ brother-in-law has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Iron Maiden, accusing the legendary band of nepotism denial—claiming they unfairly overlooked his son for the role of drummer.

 

The suit, filed in London’s High Court, alleges that Iron Maiden “failed to recognize superior familial talent” when they recently began seeking a potential successor to longtime drummer Nicko McBrain, who has faced health challenges in recent years. The plaintiff, whose name has not yet been publicly disclosed, is married to Harris’ sister and argues that his son—22-year-old aspiring drummer Jordan—was “the clear and logical choice” to inherit the drum throne.

 

According to legal documents obtained by multiple outlets, the suit claims that Jordan Harris (who has since adopted the stage name “ThunderHawk”) had “personally demonstrated his drumming skills at several family gatherings” and had shared demo tapes with Harris, Iron Maiden’s bassist and founding member. The documents allege that Steve Harris “acknowledged his talent but took no further steps,” which the plaintiff believes constitutes “a breach of implied familial loyalty.”

 

Sources close to the band say the lawsuit has come as a shock. “This is absolutely ridiculous,” said one anonymous insider. “Iron Maiden has always been about the music, not about family favors. If Jordan’s good, great—but they’re not going to hand over the sticks just because of who he’s related to.”

 

Iron Maiden has made no official comment yet, though some fans are speculating online that the band will likely ignore the legal drama altogether. Legal experts, however, say the case—while unusual—is unlikely to make it very far.

 

“There’s no legal basis for requiring a band to hire someone’s relative,” said UK entertainment lawyer Olivia Grant. “Unless there was a written agreement or clear offer made, this is a long shot.”

 

In a social media post, Jordan “ThunderHawk” Harris expressed disappointment but said he remains optimistic. “I was born to drum for Maiden. They just don’t know it yet. I respect Uncle Steve, but this is bigger than family—it’s about destiny.”

 

The band, formed in 1975, is currently preparing for another leg of their Future Past tour, and sources close to the camp say they are in no rush to replace McBrain permanently. The drummer made a powerful comeback in 2024 after recovering from a stroke, stunning fans with his resilience and performance.

 

Meanwhile, fans have reacted with a mixture of disbelief and amusement. “This sounds like a plot from Spinal Tap 2,” one fan tweeted. “Imagine suing Iron Maiden because you didn’t get the gig.”

 

Whether this legal action gains traction or fizzles out like a blown amp on tour, one thing is clear: even heavy metal royalty isn’t immune to family drama.