Loudwire Readers Pick Songs for Rock Hall Tributes
Reader voting chose the tracks Iron Maiden and Billy Idol will be honored with at their 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Rock
Loudwire readers voted on which songs should represent Iron Maiden and Billy Idol at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. "Hallowed Be Thy Name" led the Iron Maiden vote with 10.88 percent, while "Rebel Yell" topped the Billy Idol vote with just over 12 percent.
Why it matters
Induction performances typically present three songs from an inductee's career, so the reader poll gives fans a direct role in shaping the tribute. The outcome signals which tracks fans consider defining moments in each band's catalog.
Iron Maiden's top reader-voted song drew 10.88 percent of the vote from a field of 10 options, while Billy Idol's leading track, "Rebel Yell," took just over 12 percent. The poll results indicate a closely split fan vote, and the final ceremony selections remain unconfirmed.
The players
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden is a British heavy metal band formed in London in 1975 and known for its galloping bass lines, twin-guitar harmonies and mascot Eddie.
Billy Idol
Billy Idol is an English-born rock singer whose solo career, built on hits such as "White Wedding" and "Rebel Yell," made him a major MTV-era star.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a museum and institution in Cleveland, Ohio, that honors artists who have had a lasting influence on rock music.
The details
Loudwire launched a reader poll after confirmation that both acts would be inducted in 2026, asking fans to choose the songs to be performed at the ceremony. Iron Maiden's current members will not attend the Rock Hall festivities.
Timeline
1982: The Number of the Beast and Billy Idol's self-titled album are released.
1983: Iron Maiden releases Piece of Mind.
November 14, 2026: Rock Hall induction ceremony takes place at Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
December 8, 2026: The ceremony airs on ABC.
Industry Dynamics
The reader-selected setlists follow the long-running Rock Hall convention of three-song inductee tributes, now shaped by fan voting rather than only by the inductees. The approach mirrors how fan polls have increasingly influenced legacy-act programming across the music business.
The ceremony will be taped and later edited for broadcast on ABC on December 8. Streaming will be available on Disney+ and Hulu the following day.
The takeaway
Fan voting is now a visible part of Rock Hall tributes, so following the broadcast schedule is the easiest way to see which poll-selected songs make the cut.
What happens next
The induction ceremony takes place November 14, 2026, at Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, and will air on ABC on December 8, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more rock music coverage for context on the bands shaping this year's Hall of Fame class.
