It’s been a protracted street, however British heavy steel veterans Iron Maiden have lastly been inducted into the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame.

Bruce Dickinson and co are a part of the 2026 cohort of Rock Corridor inductees, which additionally contains Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Pleasure Division/New Order and Phil Collins. 

Whereas many have argued for Iron Maiden’s induction for years – owing to the indelible mark they’ve positioned on the world of heavy steel for the final 50 years – the band themselves have repeatedly alluded to the actual fact they’re not bothered about receiving the commendation.

Chatting with The Telegraph in 2023 after Maiden have been snubbed from the Rock Corridor inductions, frontman Bruce Dickinson stated: “We don’t give a monkey’s. As a result of the people who get us should not the people who run the music enterprise institution, no matter that’s. As a result of that’s largely run by individuals that may’t make a residing doing anything.”

“I don’t need to be within the Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame,” Dickinson added.

And on a spoken phrase tour in 2018, Dickinson had even stronger phrases. “I truly suppose the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame is an utter and full load of bollocks, to be trustworthy with you,” he stated [via Consequence of Sound]. He even instructed The Jerusalem Publish in 2018 that he’d “refuse” an induction if supplied.

However regardless of the band’s prior criticism of the establishment, 2026 is lastly Iron Maiden’s yr.

“We’d wish to thank the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame for together with us (and former members who have been all a part of our story) within the 2026 roll name of inductees,” says Iron Maiden supervisor Rod Smallwood.

“Iron Maiden have at all times been about our relationship with our followers above anything, together with awards and trade accolades. Nonetheless, having stated that, it’s at all times good to be recognised and honoured for any achievements throughout the music trade too!”

He goes on: “It additionally appears applicable for the band to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame this yr as we proceed our fiftieth anniversary celebrations with our Run For Your Lives World Tour visiting the Americas and past. 

“We’d additionally wish to congratulate our fellow 2026 inductees and lengthen our gratitude as ever to our followers for his or her loyalty, perseverance and assist for over 50 years now! See you all, someplace on tour.”

However Iron Maiden aren’t the one 2026 Rock Corridor inductee with members sceptical of the establishment. Oasis – who made waves within the music world previously couple of years with one of the vital extensively anticipated excursions ever – additionally be a part of the Rock Corridor this yr.

However in a brand new publish on X – which we learn as ever so barely sarcastic – Liam Gallagher writes: “I wanna thank all of the individuals who voted for us. It’s an actual honour ever since I used to be just a little child and singing within the bathe I’d dream about sooner or later being within the RnR corridor of fame. It’s true what they are saying something is feasible in case you have a dream.”

I wanna thank all of the individuals who voted for us it’s an actual honour ever since I used to be just a little child and singing within the bathe I’d dream about 1 day being within the RnR corridor of fame it’s true what they are saying something is feasible in case you have a dream LG x

— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) April 14, 2026

The 2026 Rock and Roll Corridor of Fame induction ceremony will happen on the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on 14 November.

For more information on this yr’s inductees, head to rockhall.com.