Overview
- Iron Maiden’s manager Rod Smallwood said Friday the band accepted its 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honor but will not attend because it will be touring Australia.
- The Run For Your Lives dates in Australasia run November 7–19, with Melbourne on November 13 and Sydney on November 15 surrounding the November 14 Los Angeles ceremony.
- The induction will take place at the Peacock Theater and will be taped to air on ABC and Disney+ in December.
- Smallwood assured fans that the Australian and New Zealand shows will go ahead as planned, reflecting the group’s fans‑first approach during its 50th‑anniversary tour.
- Megadeth is confirmed as special guest for the Australasian leg, and the Hall will enshrine both current and former Maiden members including Bruce Dickinson, Steve Harris, Nicko McBrain, Adrian Smith, Dave Murray, Janick Gers, Dennis Stratton, Paul Di’Anno, Blaze Bayley and Clive Burr.