Iron Maiden Too Busy Being Iron Maiden to Attend Rock Hall Ceremony: 'Fans Always Come First'
By Kory Grow
Published on April 17, 2026.
Iron Maiden will not be attending the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this fall due to commitments to touring in Australia. The band's manager, Rod Smallwood, confirmed that the band will instead focus on their live performances. The induction ceremony will take place in Los Angeles on Nov. 14, which coincides with Maiden's dates in Sydney and Melbourne. Although the band has been eligible for induction since 2005, there is a possibility that three members, including drummer Nicko McBrain, guitarist Dennis Stratton, and singer Blaze Bayley, may also attend. Despite previous criticism of the Rock Hall in the past, Smallwood has praised the institution for including them in the 2026 roll-call of inductees.
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