“It’s always nice to be recognised and honoured for any achievements within the music industry…” The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has announced its 2026 inductees – including Iron Maiden!
Iron Maiden will be inducted into this year’s Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
The band join fellow 2026 inductees Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan, with the official ceremony set to take place at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on November 14.
“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,” announces the band’s legendary 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!
“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.”
Indeed, as Rod says, former Maiden members have also been included here, with the following set to be inducted: Blaze Bayley, Clive Burr, Paul Di’Anno, Bruce Dickinson, Janick Gers, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Dave Murray, Adrian Smith and Dennis Stratton.
In order to be eligible for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, acts must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years ago.
Congrats, all!
