Iron Maiden were finally inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Although the legendary metal band did not attend the ceremony due to touring commitments in Australia, they were honored with a performance featuring Jack Black and St. Vincent alongside Rage Against the Machine’s Brad Wilk, Metallica members Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo and Mötley Crüe guitarist John 5.
The one-time supergroup, which Black dubbed “St. RageTallica 5,” performed “The Trooper,” with Black and St. Vincent on vocals.
Jack Black also had the honor of inducting Maiden, saying: “Has there ever been a band that rocked this hard for this long? The answer is ‘no’. In fact, they’re not even here tonight because they’re traveling halfway around the world.
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Several years ago, Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson lambasted the Rock Hall, saying, “I actually think the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is a bunch of bullshit, to be honest with you. … It’s run by a bunch of fucking sanctimonious Americans who wouldn’t know rock ‘n’ roll if it hit them in the face. They need to stop taking Prozac and start drinking fucking beer.”
However, the metal icons showed their appreciation when announcing their induction earlier this year, when manager Ron Smallwood said on behalf of the band: “We would like to thank the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for including us (and past members who were all part of our history) in the roll call for inductees in 2026. Iron Maiden has always prioritized our relationship with our fans above anything else, including industry awards and accolades. However, that said, it’s always nice to be recognized and honored for all of these achievements within the music industry as well!
A primetime special featuring performances and highlights from the induction ceremony will air December 8 from 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. ET on ABC and stream on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.
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