The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced 17 nominees for its class of 2026, with one of its most widely genre-spanning lists of contenders ever: The Black CrowesJeff BuckleyMariah CareyPhil CollinsMelissa EtheridgeLauryn HillBilly IdolINXSIron MaidenJoy Division/New OrderNew EditionOasisPinkSa., first reported by Variety Music.
Consequence added that mariah Carey, P!NK, Joy Division/New Order, Billy Idol, Jeff Buckley, Sade, and INXS are among this year’s other finalists.
Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Melissa Etheridge, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, New Edition, Sade, Shakira, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan are also on the ballot. (Rolling Stone)
The SoCal Angle
Heavy metal titans Iron Maiden have earned a nod for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. Metalheads across the Southland can look forward to seeing the legendary band live when they hit BMO Stadium in Los Angeles this September.
Last updated February 25, 2026.