Iron Maiden have finally been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
It’s been a long road, but British heavy metal veterans Iron Maiden have finally been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Bruce Dickinson and co are part of the 2026 cohort of Rock Hall inductees, which also includes Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Joy Division/New Order and Phil Collins.
While many have argued for Iron Maiden’s induction for years – owing to the indelible mark they’ve placed on the world of heavy metal for the last 50 years – the band themselves have repeatedly alluded to the fact they’re not bothered about receiving the commendation.
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Speaking to The Telegraph in 2023 after Maiden were snubbed from the Rock Hall inductions, frontman Bruce Dickinson said: “We don’t give a monkey’s. Because the people that get us are not the people that run the music business establishment, whatever that is. Because that is largely run by people that can’t make a living doing anything else.”
“I don’t want to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” Dickinson added.
And on a spoken word tour in 2018, Dickinson had even stronger words. “I actually think the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is an utter and complete load of bollocks, to be honest with you,” he said [via Consequence of Sound]. He even told The Jerusalem Post in 2018 that he’d “refuse” an induction if offered.
But despite the band’s prior criticism of the institution, 2026 is finally Iron Maiden’s year.
“We’d like to thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for including us (and former members who were all part of our story) in the 2026 roll call of inductees,” says Iron Maiden manager Rod Smallwood.
“Iron Maiden have always been about our relationship with our fans above anything else, including awards and industry accolades. However, having said that, it’s always nice to be recognised and honoured for any achievements within the music industry too!”
He goes on: “It also seems appropriate for the band to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year as we continue our 50th anniversary celebrations with our Run For Your Lives World Tour visiting the Americas and beyond.
“We would also like to congratulate our fellow 2026 inductees and extend our gratitude as ever to our fans for their loyalty, perseverance and support for over 50 years now! See you all, somewhere on tour.”
But Iron Maiden aren’t the only 2026 Rock Hall inductee with members sceptical of the institution. Oasis – who made waves in the music world in the past couple of years with one of the most widely anticipated tours ever – also join the Rock Hall this year.
But in a new post on X – which we read as ever so slightly sarcastic – Liam Gallagher writes: “I wanna thank all the people who voted for us. It’s a real honour ever since I was a little kid and singing in the shower I’d dream about one day being in the RnR hall of fame. It’s true what they say anything is possible if you have a dream.”
I wanna thank all the people who voted for us it’s a real honour ever since I was a little kid and singing in the shower I’d dream about 1 day being in the RnR hall of fame it’s true what they say anything is possible if you have a dream LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) April 14, 2026
The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on 14 November.
For more info on this year’s inductees, head to rockhall.com.
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