IRON Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain is to give pride of place in his Florida home to a work by Watchet sculptor Andy Miller.

Andy has been a good friend of the band's for many years and was asked by Nicko to carve their famous mascot Eddie.

Nicko said: "I've always wanted some of Andy's work - he has a great talent. The things he carves out of wood are amazing and so detailed.

"Being a good mate, I asked him to carve Eddie and the result is fantastic. Eddie will take pride of place in my home in Florida after this world tour."

Nicko said Eddie, from the front cover of Iron Maiden's Killers album, was the "obvious choice" of subject when he asked Andy to sculpt something.

Eddie was presented to Nicko and the band on Friday when Iron Maiden played to a capacity 20,000 strong audience at Earls Court.

Andy can be contacted on the web at eddiesmate@ ironmaiden.com