Iron Maiden to Skip Rock Hall Induction for Tour

Iron Maiden, the British heavy metal band, will not attend their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 14, 2026, due to a scheduling conflict with their ongoing world tour. The ceremony, set for the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, falls in the middle of the group's Run For Your Lives Tour dates in Australia and New Zealand.

The band was announced earlier this week as part of the 2026 inductee class in the Performer category, alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division and New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Additional honorees include recipients of the Early Influence Award such as Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons; the Musical Excellence Award for Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin; and the Ahmet Ertegun Award for Ed Sullivan. John Sykes, chairman of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, described the event as "music's highest honor" and anticipated an "unforgettable night." The ceremony will air on ABC and Disney in December.

Iron Maiden's decision stems from tour commitments that make travel impossible. The group is scheduled to perform on November 13 at AAMI Park in...