Iron Maiden inducted into Rock Hall, will not attend

The legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden will be formally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this November, but key members have expressed profound indifference toward the honor and confirmed they will not attend the ceremony. The induction is scheduled for November 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, a date that conflicts with the band's previously scheduled Australian tour.

In a new interview, bassist and founder Steve Harris and vocalist Bruce Dickinson elaborated on their longstanding ambivalence. "It's never really bothered me one way or the other, because awards aren't what we do this for," Harris said. "But in a weird way I'm glad it's happened so the Americans will stop banging on about it." Dickinson added that he could not "summon the energy to be vitriolic about it," and while he appreciated that fans were happy, he stated, "It's not something we're bothered about."

Both musicians were clear that even without the touring conflict, they would not have attended the Los Angeles event. When asked if they would go, Dickinson offered a definitive "no." Harris explained, "I don't do those sort of things. I didn't even go to the recent red carpet...