Oasis and Iron Maiden Inducted Into Rock Hall, But Will They Show Up?

Both bands have criticized the Hall in the past, but now they're being honored.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:06am

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An abstract close-up image of shattered, glittering glass fragments in dramatic studio lighting, conveying the glamour and tension of the music industry.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's induction of Oasis and Iron Maiden reflects the institution's ongoing efforts to honor rock's most celebrated acts, even as some remain skeptical of its significance.Cleveland Today

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has revealed its class of 2026, and two legendary U.K. acts are part of it: Oasis and Iron Maiden. However, both bands have a history of bashing the institution, so it remains to be seen if they will actually attend the induction ceremony.

Why it matters

Oasis and Iron Maiden's inductions into the Rock Hall are significant, as both bands have been highly critical of the institution in the past. Their attendance, or lack thereof, at the ceremony will be closely watched, as it could signal a shift in how they view the Hall of Fame.

The details

Oasis became Hall eligible in 2024 and earned induction on their third nomination. Liam and Noel Gallagher have been outspoken critics of the Hall, with Noel saying he was approached about induction but refused, and Liam calling it 'a load of bollox' and 'full of wankers.' Meanwhile, Iron Maiden have been eligible since 2005 and are considered one of the Hall's most glaring omissions. Frontman Bruce Dickinson has called the Hall 'an utter, complete load of bollocks' and said he would refuse induction, while bassist Steve Harris has been more indifferent.

  • Oasis became Hall eligible in 2024.
  • Oasis were first nominated in 2024 and 2025 before earning induction in 2026.
  • Iron Maiden have been eligible for induction since 2005.

The players

Oasis

A British rock band that emerged in the 1990s and became one of the defining acts of the Britpop era.

Iron Maiden

A British heavy metal band that formed in the 1970s and became one of the genre's most influential and successful acts.

Liam Gallagher

The lead vocalist of Oasis, known for his brash personality and outspoken criticism of the Rock Hall.

Noel Gallagher

The lead guitarist and primary songwriter of Oasis, who has also been critical of the Rock Hall.

Bruce Dickinson

The lead vocalist of Iron Maiden, who has strongly denounced the Rock Hall as 'an utter, complete load of bollocks.'

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What they’re saying

“I said, 'Let me f—ing stop you there.' I know what it is, I know where it entails. It won't be f—ing happening, ok?”

— Noel Gallagher, Oasis Guitarist

“As much as I love Mariah Carey and all that, I want to say: do me a favour and f— off. It's like putting me in the rap hall of fame, and I don't want to be part of anything that mentally disturbed. Besides, I've done more for rock n' roll than half of them clowns on that board.”

— Liam Gallagher, Oasis Vocalist

“Rock and roll music does not belong in a mausoleum in Cleveland. It's a living, breathing thing, and if you put it in a museum, then it's dead. It's worse than horrible, it's vulgar.”

— Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden Vocalist

“I actually think the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is an utter, 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.”

— Bruce Dickinson, Iron Maiden Vocalist

What’s next

The 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place in Cleveland, Ohio. It remains to be seen if Oasis and Iron Maiden will attend the event, given their past criticisms of the institution.

The takeaway

The inductions of Oasis and Iron Maiden into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame highlight the institution's ongoing struggle to gain the respect and acceptance of some of rock music's most iconic acts. The attendance, or lack thereof, of these two bands at the ceremony will be a closely watched moment that could further shape the Hall's reputation.