Watch St. Vincent, Metallica, More Cover Iron Maiden at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony took place on November 14, with Iron Maiden absent as they were on tour. However, in their absence, an all-star lineup consisting of St. Vincent, Metallica’s Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo, Rage Against the Machine’s Brad Wilk, Mötley Crüe’s John 5, and Jack Black, who delivered the induction speech for Iron Maiden, performed the band’s 1983 hit "The Trooper."

Black's speech highlighted the band’s enduring influence on metal music and their commitment to touring the world. The ceremony, which did not feature live streaming, will be broadcast on ABC and Disney+ on December 8. Other inductees for 2026 include Oasis, Phil Collins, Wu-Tang Clan, Joy Division/New Order, Sade, Billy Idol, and Luther Vandross, with the Early Influence Award going to Fela Kuti, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons.

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