Iron Maiden is finally being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, joining the small group of Heavy Metal bands honored by the institution. Initially, the band's manager, Rod Smallwood, said they would not attend the ceremony because of previously scheduled tour dates. However, in an interview with Metal Hammer, the group's leader, bassist, and primary lyricist Steve Harris and the vocalist Bruce Dickinson said they wouldn't attend the ceremony even if the band weren't on tour. Bruce and Steve say they'd skip Rock Hall induction even if they weren't touring Bruce said only “No,” when asked if they were not touring on the days of the ceremony. Steve completed, saying: “I don’t do those sort of things. I didn’t even go to the recent red carpet thing for the documentary. It’s not me.” Over the years, the band was asked multiple times about the possibility of being inducted, and its members consistently said they didn't really care whether they were in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame or not. Many fans have shared that view, arguing that the institution has increasingly inducted artists outside the traditional rock genre while leaving influential rock and heavy metal bands, such as Iron Maiden, waiting for years. As a result, a significant portion of the band's fanbase has lost respect for the Hall and no longer considers it an important honor. Beside Iron Maiden will also be inducted this year Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Fela Kuti, Oasis, Gram Parsons, Linda Creed, Celia Cruz, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, Queen Latifah, Rick Rubin, Sade, Ed Sullivan, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. Next Iron Maiden tour dates 11 – Knebworth, UK – Knebworth Park – The Darkness, The Hu, Airbourne + The Almighty August 29 – Toronto, ON, CANADA – Scotiabank Arena – Megadeth 30 – Toronto, ON, CANADA – Scotiabank Arena – Megadeth September 3 – Montréal, QC, CANADA – Parc Jean-Drapeau – Megadeth + Anthrax 5 – Harrison, NJ, USA – Sports Illustrated Stadium – Megadeth + Anthrax 6 – Harrison, NJ, USA – Sports Illustrated Stadium – Megadeth + Anthrax 9 – Boston, MA, USA – TD Garden – Megadeth 11 – Bristow, VA, USA – Jiffy Lube Live – Megadeth 12 – Charlotte, NC, USA – PNC Music Pavilion – Megadeth 15 – Hershey, PA, USA – Hersheypark Stadium – Megadeth 17 – Louisville, KY, USA – Louder Than Life Festival 19 – Shakopee, MN, USA – Mystic Lake Amphitheater – Megadeth 22 – Chicago, IL, USA – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre – Megadeth 25 – Los Angeles, CA, USA – BMO Stadium – Megadeth + Anthrax 26 – Los Angeles, CA, USA – BMO Stadium – Megadeth + Anthrax 29 – San Antonio, TX, USA – Alamodome – Megadeth + Anthrax October 2 – Mexico City, MEXICO – Estadio GNP Seguros – Anthrax 5 – San Salvador, EL SALVADOR – Estadio Jorge “Mágico” González – The Raven Age + Souls of Steel 8 – San José, COSTA RICA – Estadio Nacional – The Raven Age 11 – Bogotá, COLOMBIA – Vive Claro – The Raven Age 14 – Quito, ECUADOR – Estadio Atahualpa – The Raven Age 17 – Lima, PERU – Estadio Nacional – The Raven Age 20 – Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA – Estadio Hurácan – LA H NO MURIÓ 25 – São Paulo, BRAZIL – Allianz Parque – Alter Bridge 31 – Santiago, CHILE – Estadio Nacional – Mammoth + Nuclear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjcjZ4V3bOw&t=279s
