Paul Di'Anno Calls Out Rock Hall Over Iron Maiden Snub

The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has been a lot more friendly towards non-rock related genres like pop and rap, but have had a history of passing over metal artists including genre legends Iron Maiden who have been eligible for induction for two decades.

Former Maiden frontman Paul Di'Anno was asked in a new interview with MisplacedStraws.com if he would attend the ceremony if Iron Maiden were ever inducted.

He responded, "None of us are interested, to be honest with you. I think I can safely say that for Maiden as well - we think it's a load of bollocks, to be honest with you. You've got people, you've got all these soul singers and all that stuff in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. F*** off. You're joking.

"You know what I mean? They wouldn't let me go into like a Black Music Award. So I don't get it. I really don't get it. It's a bit of a travesty, really, since it doesn't mean that much. I won a heavy metal award the other year - I can't remember; I think it was from The Metal Voice or something. I've got the Metal Hall Of Fame thing. That means more to me than anything."

Iron Maiden's 'Hallowed Be Thy Name' Given A Big Band Makeover (2025 In Review)

Iron Maiden Launching North American Tour (2025 In Review)

Alex Van Halen Working On New Album With Notable Guitarist

Iron Maiden's 50th Anniversary Celebrated With New Coloring Book (2025 In Review)

News > Iron Maiden