"Rock and roll music does not belong in a mausoleum in Cleveland. I actually think the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is an utter and complete load of bollocks, to be honest with you. It's run by a bunch of sanctimonious bloody Americans who wouldn't know rock 'n' roll if it hit them in the face."
"For a band of Iron Maiden's stature, having formed over 50 years ago and being such a pivotal part of the growth and development of heavy music for the past several decades, it is a nod well-earned."
Iron Maiden has been nominated for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, marking their third nomination for the legendary heavy metal band formed over 50 years ago. However, acceptance remains uncertain due to frontman Bruce Dickinson's previous public statements rejecting the honor. In 2018, Dickinson called the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame an institution that doesn't belong in a mausoleum and criticized its leadership. Earlier, he expressed stronger disdain, calling it illegitimate and run by people who don't understand rock and roll. Despite these harsh critiques, fellow metal pioneers Judas Priest accepted induction in 2022, suggesting attitudes may have evolved. Inductees will be announced in April, with the possibility that time may have changed perspectives on the institution.
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