10 Metal Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Snubs

We all know that recently some bands have been inducted into the "hallowed" halls of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. A lot of people are upset at some of the choices. Noticeably, there are no metal bands that have been inducted. When I saw some of the choices, my only thought is "WTF?" I definitely agree with Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner, Randy Rhoads and that band from Germany some consider strange called Kraftwerk. But LL Cool J and Jay-Z? Really? According to the good people at Ultimate Classic Rock, they've compiled a list of 10 bands that SHOULD be in these halls instead of rap and the other music there. Also, a lot of people think this should be called simply the Music Hall of Fame because of the menagerie of non-rock/metal artists inside.

Besides Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, who already were inducted, metal seems to be the black sheep of the family in these halls. Out of the 40 years this hall has been up and running, only two metal bands have been inducted: Black Sabbath and Metallica. New Wave of British Heavy Metal legends Iron Maiden and speed metal legends Judas Priest have been nominated, but not inducted. And in years past, other thrash bands like Slayer and Megadeth don't even get a breath. While Motley Crue insists they've been blackballed from this institution.

Plenty of the metal bands out there are understandably frustrated at the hall including up and coming pop/hip hop artists. They are worthy, somewhat, but these metal bands think these artists should have come AFTER metal music, since metal was around before hip hop, which seems to be laced with stereotypes and slurs, depending on the artist.

According to the good people at Ultimate Classic Rock, here are 10 bands they believe NEED to be inducted into this hall

Iron Maiden

-No one does "do it yourself" metal better than Iron Maiden. This gang of East Enders was doing what no other band was doing at the time of their creation. And that is, instead of taking the money they've earned and blowing it on things they don't need, they took any money they earned and put it back towards the band for even bigger shows next time. Their manager, Rod Smallwood, even earned the nickname Rod Smallwallet because he wouldn't let the band spend ANY money unless it was to further progress the band. They've also worked their hands to the bone to make sure this band was known for producing good quality metal and not chasing trends. This band has inspired countless metal legends, with it's signature galloping bass, screaming lead dual guitars and soaring vocals that take you to the highest highs. Meanwhile, 40 years later, this band shows no signs of slowing down. If anything, they are picking up pace. The only time they've slowed down, in fact, is in 2016, when vocalist Bruce Dickinson came down with throat cancer.

Judas Priest

-The studded leather biker look has inspired many bands in the 80s glam era. Even for a time, Iron Maiden had adopted the leather and studs look, which, not shockingly, upset Priest. Their unique look is only one part of the equation. Toss in music ranging from doom-laden tracks of the 1970s to hard as steel rockers in the 1980s. Their 1980 album British Steel is said to be a defining record, inspiring hard rockers everywhere. More than 50 years later, vocalist Rob Halford can still scream and sing "Metal God", putting singers half his age, unfortunately even Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden, to shame

Ozzy Osbourne

-His solo stuff from the 1980s did for rock then what Black Sabbath did for rock in the 1970s. He brought in a new type of rock, with axe slinger Randy Rhoads, together this band brought in upbeat, yet still slightly sinister rock that seemed perfect for the 1980s. Osbourne seems to have unnatural talent at picking guitarists. Zakk Wylde, Jake E. Lee, Randy Rhoads are just some of the names he used the axe slinging talents of over the years and these names went on to form bands of their own. The hall did do one thing right-they inducted Rhoads in 2021, posthumously.

Dio

-You almost can't say the word "metal" without thinking of Ronnie James Dio. It's almost a crime in metal fans' minds that this vocalist wasn't inducted. He helped rescue Black Sabbath in the 1980s from complete failure with The Mob Rules and Heaven & Hell. He helped get Rainbow successful with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Rising, Long Live Rock 'n' Roll. He even formed his own self-named band and had successful hit after successful hit, like "Rainbow in the Dark", "Stand Up and Shout" and more. These are three reasons right here why this soaring vocalled, if short in stature singer needs to be inducted!

Motley Crue

-Unlike most of the 80s hair metal bands, Motley Crue survived. They outgrew the makeup and spandex, but they still dish out dirty, ratty metal about anything they like. They weathered the hurricane called grunge in the 1990s and came in to the 2000s shouting for the devil. They even managed to gain a new fanbase thanks to the Netflix adaptation of their memoir The Dirt. As time went on, their tours got more complex and insane, thus making the fans happy, which is what some bands want, right? The longevity this band has should earn them a place in this "hallowed hall"

Motorhead

-When it comes to Motorhead, a few things come to mind: outlaw attitude, loud music, gruff vocals. That and so much more all but perfectly describe this band of legendary metallers. Why Motorhead is NOT already in this hall is anyone's guess. This three man band revolutionized British metal, with frontman/bassist Ian Fraser Kilmister aka "Lemmy" up front, singing with vocals that make it hard to understand but give them a unique sound, thunderous drums from "Philthy" Phil Taylor and breakneck fast riffs from "Fast" Eddie Clarke. This band inspired dozens of bands, with songs like "Ace of Spades", "Overkill", which inspired thrash metal bands and even speed metal bands like Metallica, Napalm Death, Venom. Despite being called metal legends, Lemmy made it clear that he doesn't identify with metal. He declares at every show "We are Motorhead and we play rock 'n' roll"

Slayer

-Part of the "Big 4", they are said to have invented the subgenre extreme metal. They added aggression to their music, making them harder, faster, more aggressive than the other Big 4 bands. More than 35 years after its release, 1986's Reign in Blood remains their classic trademark album, raising the bar even higher on metal music. Even to this day, they are one of the best yet biggest extreme metal acts of all time. Fans love hearing the breakneck fast guitars, thundering drums, graphic imagery that comes with equally graphic lyrics.

Megadeth

-Metallica brought thrash metal to people's attention in 1991 with the release of the Black Album. Megadeth beat Metallica to it first by releasing 1990's Rust in Peace. There's always been a slight level of competition between Metallica and Megadeth. Front man Dave Mustaine had more to offer in Megadeth than Metallica. He and his bandmates out Metallica'd Metallica. He made sure he and his bandmates offered grittier, more thrash metal than his former bandmates. While Megadeth would never get the massive critical success of Metallica, their contributions to metal none the less are still important. They deserve induction. They match all the qualifications, one of which includes being around at least 25 years.

Pantera

-This metal band thankfully managed to survive the storm that was 90s grunge. They came out unscathed and are still making metal to this day. Their 1990 album, Cowboys from Hell pushed groove-metal into people's awareness and showed them that metal can have a groove to it. 1994 seen the release of Far Beyond Driven introducing extreme metal and going to #1 on the Billboard 200. The whole band together is successful in each of their own ways. Vocalist Phil Anselmo screams venomous lyrics that seem to almost relate to or soothe teens, guitarist "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott plays with such speed it's mind blowing. This makes him almost as successful as Eddie Van Halen. It's obvious this band deserves induction!

Scorpions

-This band was already on the path to success with their 80s albums Blackout and Love at First Sting. Between vocalist Klaus Meine's sometimes raspy, sometimes operatic vocals and twin lead guitarists Matthias Jabs and Rudolph Schenker, it's only natural that "No One Like You", "Rock You Like a Hurricane" have become successful hits. They inspired Metallica, Motley Crue and more, and yet, for them NOT to be inducted is a crime of the highest order in the minds of their fans

5 Reasons Why Iron Maiden Should Be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

 This ought to shock some. The "hallowed" (and I use this term with severe sarcasm) Rock Hall of Fame has decided on nominating legendary British metallers Iron Maiden in to their supposed "hallowed" halls. According to the good people at Ultimate Classic Rock, here are their five reasons why this legendary East End band of metallers ought to be in there over some others

BTW, I just found out, Iron Maiden are NOT among the inductees this year. Instead, Jay-Z somehow is. [insert eye roll]

Basic info about the band

-Created on Christmas Day in 1975 by bassist Steve Harris

This picture is from 1976 actually

-Went through a series of lineup changes before settling on a solid one to make 1980's Iron Maiden and 1981's Killers

-Bruce Dickinson coming in during 1982 for The Number of the Beast changed it all for Maiden. His soaring vocals made them popular in America. 1983, however, saw a new drummer coming in, former Trust drummer Nicko McBrain. The band continued to release legendary albums through the 1980s-Powerslave, Somewhere in Time, Piece of Mind and Seventh Son of a Seventh Son

-Dickinson quit the band in 1993 to pursue a solo career, which allowed him to blow off the creative steam building in his head. His solo career proved to be quite successful while his former Maiden mates forged on with a new singer, former Wolfsbane vocalist Blaze Bayley. The dark, ominous tone the music had taken had alienated a lot of the band's fans, because of its dark, adult-oriented lyrics

-But vocalist Bruce Dickinson and axe slinger Adrian Smith returned in 1999, despite already having two guitarists at this point-Dave Murray and Janick Gers. Worried about the prospect of losing his job, Gers was reassured by Harris: "You're not going anywhere. I always wanted three guitarists anyway". Because of the scale of their tours and the multiple levels of success they've had, here are the five reasons why the good people at Ultimate Classic Rock believe this band needs to be inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame

Their General History

-Maiden has rocked the metal scene for more than forty years, gaining new fanbases everywhere with each passing day. They are one of the most popular bands, unwilling to compromise their sound, look, stage sets for the promise of commercial success. It's almost as if they don't care if people like them. Their attitude almost seems to say "Take us or leave us. This is what we do. If you don't like us, it's not going to affect us". Despite having very few, if any, of their songs played on American radio, they are one of the most highly successful bands in America. They did manage to crack the #8 spot on the Top 10 mainstream rock radio with 1983's "Flight of Icarus". Their manager, Rod Smallwood, even jokingly says that them getting American radio airplay ruins his plans to keep them off the radio

Reasoning for their induction

Their resume is stronger than most bands

-This East End, London metal band has rocked the metal scene for more than four decades, gaining new fans every day. They are uncompromising, not willing to put commercial success over good songs. They don't care if people like them. They do what they like, no matter the consequences. They are one of the most commercially successful metal bands, selling over 100 million albums worldwide. They have been the highest-selling band throughout all the changes in lineup. It's like worldwide news every time Iron Maiden releases an album. Fans flock in droves to the nearest music store to snatch up anything and everything with Eddie the 'Ead's iconic face on it because they feel like being a fan of Iron Maiden is like being part of a special club where you feel like you belong to something bigger than yourself

They've inspired countless bands

-They have inspired future generations of metal heads. Just ask Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich from a 2011 MusicRadar interview. "I don't think Metallica would be where Metallica is today if it wasn't for Iron Maiden. Not only paving the way but also for just inspiring me in 1981 to form a band." Or ask Slayer guitarist Kerry King, who revealed in a 2017 Rolling Stone Magazine interview, what his favorite Maiden album was. He had trouble singling out just one. "I love the first three equally. I went with 1982's The Number of the Beast because that was Bruce's first record, and he just stomped all over everybody's guts on that record...Bruce was the singer that made them metal royalty." Scott Ian, guitarist of Anthrax, said in his 2015 autobiography I'm the Man: The Story of That Guy from Anthrax. "I f---ing lived and breathed Iron Maiden. That's what I wanted to be from 1980-1985. Whatever we did, we looked to Iron Maiden because they did it best."

Anthrax

Metallica

Slayer

Nobody did DIY (do it yourself) better than Maiden

-This is one of those rare bands that never chased a trend just to make more money or allowed others outside of their tight knit circle to influence their creative stream. Too many bands had allowed outside songwriters into their circle and it compromised their success. Iron Maiden never allowed that. There was one funny moment in 1982 when manager Rod Smallwood was eagerly awaiting the finish of The Number of the Beast to slap artwork on it to release it. The band had hung a sign saying "No northern managers welcome". If they felt like writing an 8+ minute song about the Gulf War, then that's what they do. If they felt like raging against the atrocities Sharon Osbourne forced at them in 2005, like they did in the 2006 song "These Colors Don't Run", then they will. That's what that song is about. The problems Sharon Osbourne gave them in 2005 in San Bernadino at Ozzfest over a perceived dig at her family from Bruce Dickinson. This band has done what they want, done it themselves and not cared what others thought. The scale of it has changed ever so slightly over the years. Their own hands on, do it yourself approach has continued to inspire bands. They still handle their own transportation from hotel to venue. They travel internationally in a massive cargo jet piloted by vocalist/pilot Bruce Dickinson.

They don't rely on past successes

-At this day in age, most bands rely on the success of past fame and past successes. Not Iron Maiden. They don't look to the past. They look to the future. This band likes to pose challenges to themselves and fans. For proof, check out the most recent album of theirs, their 2016 album The Book of Souls. No short 2-3 minute songs like they did with initial singer Paul Di'Anno. This album features sweeping songs of epic length, from "The Red and the Black", to the title track. The subsequent tour following it had the band performing half the album every night

They probably wouldn't show up anyway

-If this legendary, veteran metal band does receive induction, they probably won't show up. They probably feel as if they don't need it; they know their worth. Their fans truly know their worth. As vocalist Bruce Dickinson stated in a 2018 interview, "I'm really happy we're not there, and I would never want to be there. If we're ever inducted, I will refuse - they won't bloody be having my corpse in there. Rock 'n' roll music does not belong in a mausoleum in Cleveland. It's a living, breathing thing, and if you put it in a museum, then it's dead. It's worse than horrible, it's vulgar."

Former Motorhead axe slinger Phil Campbell celebrates three years sobriety

 Great news. The former axe slinger from Motorhead, Phil Campbell, is celebrating three years sober!

During an interview on a podcast called Scars and Guitars, former Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell reveals he's three years sober. He doesn't reveal the date, for obvious privacy reasons, but it's good to hear he's taking care of himself

"I don't count days or nothing like that. I know it's about three years completely sober - without one drop." When he started talking about this, he had stated "I just thought that all them years was enough, really. It took me 10 years to actually try and stop completely, but I did it. I just got bored with it in the end. And I didn't have hangovers anyways. I just got fed up with it in the end. The first period after you stop drinking, you think you can never enjoy yourself again and you're really boring and you're really quiet, but slowly, you get to enjoy yourself more and more and you get into more normal things. Before you know it, you're having the same fun as you were when you were drinking. Then you think 'Shit, I'm not drinking, and I just had a great time.' But it is difficult. It took me 10 years to finally master it.

"You've gotta really wanna stop. Some people, meetings would be good for them, I guess. Everyone's different. Some people can do it without any support system. Some people need to support system. But it took me 10 years from thinking about it to actually [developing] the tools. So, it was a bit of a process. It definitely comes back, [but] slowly. The first part's the hardest. The immediate short time when you stop - the earlier months or weeks or years or whatever it is - are a bit harder, and it should get easier."

He didn't attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings or any kind of rehab like most do. After the demise of Motorhead, he has focused on new music, with a new band called Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. Nov. 13 marks the release of their new album We're the Bastards.

Happy birthday Bruce Dickinson!

Happy birthday to the Air Raid Siren himself, Paul Bruce Dickinson!!!

Motorhead Fans Celebrate!

There is a biopic about the iconic Motorhead front man Ian Fraser Kilmister, aka "Lemmy" Kilmister in the works!!!

2020 might suck big time for music, but that doesn't mean it has to suck in the movie industry. Plans are being made to make a biopic about iconic Motorhead front man "Lemmy" Kilmister! It will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival. The film will be titled, simply Lemmy. Motorhead's manager Todd Singerman and Steffan Chirazi are listed as executive producers while the director is Greg Olliver. The three of them produced a 2010 documentary about Lemmy

This new documentary will talk about his life growing up in Stoke-on-Trent, his work as a Jimi Hendrix roadie and his short time in Hawkwind. In an interview, Olliver explains "Everything you've heard about Lemmy is probably true... not because he's embracing rock 'n' roll cliches, but because he was creating them. Marlboro Reds and Jack Daniel's for breakfast, speed for dinner - all true. But behind that steely-eyed facade of rock 'n' roll was also a compelling, complicated and lionhearted man who stayed the course and never gave up playing the music that made him happy. We've been carefully developing this biopic since 2013, making sure to stay true to Lemmy, Motorhead band members Phil Campbell and Mikkey Dee, and all the other folks that played important roles in Lemmy's life. This will be a film they will be proud of."

Singerman and Chirazi said in an interview "It is a story of immense cultural importance. If the last five years of his absence has taught us anything, it is that he is more unique than anyone could have ever known because no-one touches the quality and sheer freedom of the man. Greg is a deeply trusted part of our circle, and we are delighted to see this film coming to fruition."

Production on Lemmy is said to start in 2021, but it all comes down to when the movie industry reopens after the coronavirus outbreak.

Is heavy metal music bad for your health?

There are some who say that heavy metal is bad for your health.

It's been said that heavy metal, more than any other genre of music, has the worst reputation and effect on its listeners. It's been said that heavy metal has the reputation of affecting the behavior mental of its listeners. Apparently scientists noted a link between listening to heavy metal and a high risk of suicidal thoughts or actions, becoming desensitized to violence and other factors. What these "studies" have forgotten, probably on purpose, is that there are external factors there sometimes as well, such as poor family relationships, drug abuse/substance abuse, feelings of being "the outsider".

According to a study done at Macquarie University in New South Wales, Australia, music with violent themes does not make fans more violent or prone to violence. There is a long standing idea that the music a person chooses to listen to can inform others of their behavior. Aristotle was of the opinion "if over a long time [a person] habitually listens to music that rouses ignoble passions, his whole character will be shaped to an ignoble form". So it can be said that heavy metal is not so bad for your health. If someone is prone to violence, has suicidal thoughts/actions or abuses substances, aggressive music can certainly be ruled out.

Here are some pictures to debunk that!!

 



Two Weeks to Maiden!!

IDK why, but the song "Two Minutes to Midnight" was stuck in my head typing that, rofl!!

That's right! It's exactly two weeks until legendary British metallers Iron Maiden come to the city I live in, Cincinnati, OH and rock out loud and proud at Riverbend Music Center. I AM SO EXCITED!!!! What makes this night special, however, is that I'll be attending my first Iron Maiden concert with mi familia in tow-my mother Brenda, my stepdad Greg and sister Jessica, aka Jessie, as we call her. It will be all our first time seeing Maiden. If you know me like my parents do, I like trying to take my parents and sister to as many concerts as we can before my parents leave this earthly plane. Man, I am going to do sooooooooooooo much damage to my bank account at the souvenir booth, rofl!!! I'll be coming home with my arms loaded with Maiden gear!!

So, here are some random photos of the band behind "Up the Irons"!

 



Judas Priest Bassist Ian Hill Wants to Tour with Iron Maiden

If this happens, which will make all my metal concert dreams come true, me and my sister shall be there. Oh yes, we shall be there!!

During the 1980s, Judas Priest were on the rise as one of metal's premier names. Iron Maiden were certainly on their way up as well, going from the punk-y sound of Paul Di'Anno to the more sweeping vocal acrobatics of Bruce Dickinson. Iron Maiden were one of the most frequent opening acts for Priest and even though the relationship between the two bands started out rocky and jagged, no doubt years later the bands would become best friends with each other. Priest bassist Ian Hill has hopes that the two bands can tour together while the members are alive and still able to.

"There’s always the big question of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. That would be really interesting if we could get that together before some of us die. It’d be great! You run into these people over the years. We’ve played with quite a few of them, but we’ve got to get together with Iron Maiden." Ian told Audio Ink Radio in an interview.

Iron Maiden's first time with Priest was in 1980 when Priest was touring British Steel and Maiden was touring their self-titled debut album. A year later, Priest had, once again, selected the London metallers Iron Maiden to open for them. Priest was touring Point of Entry while Maiden was touring Killers, the last album to feature vocalist Paul Di'Anno. For the time being, both bands are sweeping across the world on their own tours. Judas Priest is continuing their Firepower tour while Iron Maiden is on the North American leg of their Legacy of the Beast tour.

For Priest, this is the first time that the band has toured without longtime guitarist Glenn Tipton. Glenn has been fighting with his diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and to fill the shoes he left, producer Andy Sneap stepped in. In an interview with The Void with Christina, Andy said "I'm just filling in, really. They asked me to help out, so it was a case of jumping in and doing what I could do. I'd had a year in the studio with them — I was doing Accept and Saxon at the same time — so it's been good for me to step away from the studio, because mentally, I was getting a little bit burnt with that, if I'm honest. To be able to step back and still do something this size and musical has been great. Where it's going to go? I've got no idea. We haven't even discussed it. It's been, 'Andy, can you do this tour? Can you help us out here?' That's fine."

Possible 2020 R&R HOF Inductions

It's not even 2020 yet and already predictions are being made as to who will be inducted into these "hallowed" halls. I only use the air quotes because the people who make the decision as to who gets in and who does not must not know music. Sometimes I do not understand their thinking process

Each year, the nomination committee goes through an extensive list of people that deserve to be in there in addition to musicians who have been around long enough to warrant interest. Sometimes, though, good musicians slip by unnoticed. To be eligible for this honor, a musician must be around for at least 25 years after their first album was released. But there are questions that have people scratching their heads each time. "Is commercial success worth more than one's influence on other artists? Does a band's longevity play a role in HOF credentials?"

Here is what Ultimate Classic Rock is predicting for the 2020 inductions. They have been broken down into Newly Eligible and Eligible

Newly Eligible

Oasis

-1994 saw their debut album Definitely Maybe skyrocket on to the charts. Then along comes 1995's (What's the Story) Morning Glory and it completely obliterates the charts. Fans of theirs in England described the hype surrounding them as being a bit like Beatlemania, a band who Oasis is said to have respect for and an obsession with. Unfortunately, there was infighting inside the band. Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher fought incessantly and because of that, their last show was in 2009, when the band called it quits. Even then, the brothers Gallagher were still fighting. Perhaps their induction will force a truce?

Sleater-Kinney

-This very unheard of by some band is being considered for induction. Formed in 1994 in Olympia, Washington, this all female band is definitely among one of the many all girl bands. Their music was strongly influenced by punk and lyrics surrounding the topic of feminist issues, with energetic live shows. They took a nine year hiatus and returned with 2015's No Cities to Love

Weezer

-This is a alternative band through and through. The reason behind their longevity is that they write consistently good songs and they are successful. Their debut album was one that was eagerly anticipated throughout the 1990s. Since their 1994 formation, the band has 23 songs on the Top Alt-Rock Charts. Of course, unlike some bands, these guys have a near punishing tour schedule. They are pretty high up on the newly eligible chart, up near #1 probably.

Korn

-These guys might not be everyone's cup of tea, but they are successful none the less. They might be metal, but when singer Jonathan Davis does a slow song and it gives you chills, that's when you know and realize just how good a singer he is. Any singer can go from screaming to ballads, but it takes real talent to go from near screamo metal to singing a low voice to a slow ballad like he does. Despite the fact that nu-metal is the black sheep of the metal family, the source of jokes among metal fans, calling it "not metal" and other like-minded insults and its success going down in years past, the genre had an upturn around the peak of the new millennium. These guys took all that metal stood for-screaming guitars, heavy drums and aggressive singing-and turned it up to 20, giving them their own sound. They are also one of the many bands who can successfully combine genres together to be even more successful. They have managed to combine hip-hop and rock, with people like DMX, Ice Cube, Method Man.

Notorious B.I.G.

-Normally, a lot of people don't think rap should be here. But, for someone like him, the reason is probably he was one of the bigger innovators of rap music, who knows. When Tupac Shakur was inducted in 2017, despite his passing, they also felt it was their duty to nominate him. Shakur and Biggie were inseparable. They got caught up in the ironically coined "Coastal Rap Wars", coined to a time when there was an explosion of rap music from both the East and West coasts. Despite only releasing two albums- 1994's Ready to Die and 1997's Life After Death, both went platinum. Tragically, Shakur and Biggie were killed only months apart. It seems ironic that the two albums Biggie did make almost seem to foreshadow his passing with their names. Something not everyone knows is that the Notorious B.I.G. (birth name Christopher Wallace) had brought rap/hip-hop culture to the forefront. Although what would make his honorary induction even more special is if the induction ceremony took place in his hometown of Brooklyn, New York instead of Cleveland, Ohio

Eligible

Foreigner (Eligible since 2002)

-OH PLEASE LET THEM GET IN! THEY'RE ONE OF MY FAVORITE BANDS!!

-This band has seen more lineup changes than any other band. There are theories about why they don't get inducted. One common one among fans is that the music hall looks down on arena-rock bands that became famous in the 1970s and 1980s. While bands like Def Leppard, Bon Jovi and Journey have been inducted, Foreigner continues to sit outside like bad kids waiting for a lecture from the principal. They have been eligible since 2002, with a success that almost no one can match. They are one of the Top 50 Best Selling Artists of All Time. Their music is constantly reaching new generations of fans who were not even around when they became popular. Will 2020 be their year?

Iron Maiden (Eligible since 2004)

-OH PLEASE, OH PLEASE LET THEM GET IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINGERS CROSSED!!!!!!!!!!!!

-These guys have been around since 1975. Their live shows put other bands to shame. Despite the fact their music NEVER gets played on the radio, fans still gush about how much they love the men of Maiden. These guys have set records no other band has been able to accomplish or beat. Maiden has done concerts in some of the most far-reaching corners of the world. They have been eligible since 2004, but what might be holding them back from the hallowed halls is a snub made by vocalist Bruce Dickinson, whose words included "an utter and complete load of bollocks. It's run by a bunch of sanctimonious bloody Americans who wouldn't know rock 'n' roll if it hit them in the face." His overall disinterest in the hall of fame has people worried. He has even claimed that "if you put [music] in a museum, then it's dead." Despite their singer's strong opinions, fans are still rallying for the famous East Enders to make it in there. And if they do, fans and even the band's famed mascot Eddie will be celebrating!

Doobie Brothers (Eligible since 1996)

-This is a long time to be eligible and still not make it in. WTF? These guys are considered to be one of the most successful bands to combine easy rock and harmonies. It doesn't matter what age you are, anyone can quickly become a fan of these easy-listening guys. With so many great songs out there getting radio airplay, it's shocking to think these guys are not in there already. Hopefully 2020 sees this band getting in!

Motorhead (Eligible since 2002)

-I'm not even a fan of Motorhead and I'm rallying for these guys to get it!

-This band is like no other. They live like gypsies, moving around so much from place to place on tour. Their energetic stage shows, gravelly-voiced vocalist/bassist singing about promiscuous sex, gambling and addictions have fans rallying for the men of Motorhead to enter these halls. These guys have successfully blended punk with metal, a feat no one thought was possible or should be possible! The albums that took them to the tops of the metal charts included Ace of Spades, Overkill, Bomber. Over the years, they have released 22 chart-topping albums and with each day that passes, new generations of fans are discovering these breakneck guitar-shredding legends. These guys have a lot going for them. For one thing, former Nirvana drummer but current Foo Fighters guitarist/frontman Dave Grohl is on the nomination committee in addition to Metallica guitarist/frontman James Hetfield. Both are strongly lobbying for Motorhead to enter. With the death of bassist/frontman Ian Fraser Kilmister aka "Lemmy" Kilmister in 2015, this only shined the spotlight on this band and why they were not here. With both Hetfield and Grohl on the nomination committee, it's a strong and certain fact that these guys should be getting in!!

Judas Priest (Eligible since 1999)

-OH PLEASE! OH PLEASE LET THEM GET IN! FINGERS CROSSED!!!

-Most artists nowadays have an "I don't care" attitude towards the rock and roll hall of fame. Judas Priest has made no secret of their desire to get in, especially front man Rob Halford. "Personally, I would love it. I think we deserve it. We put 10,000 hours in and more - and beyond that, we just feel that heavy metal deserves more space in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame." He said this after learning of the band's rejection in 2017. The writing is on the wall - with over 50 million albums sold worldwide, hugely successful world tours and the mind-blowing amounts of bands who are inspired by them, it's no small feat to accomplish. Not only that, but the Judas Priest fanbase is probably the biggest one out there lobbying for the leather-clad legends to get in!

Nine Inch Nails (Eligible since 2014)

-I honestly thought these guys were already in

-These guys are said to be the innovators of industrial rock. 2014 was the year they officially became eligible. They've sold millions of albums, done countless world tours and have a rabid fan base, it's no wonder these guys are being considered. Their 1989 album Pretty Hate Machine and 1994's The Downward Spiral are considered to be their most influential albums to this day. Trent Reznor has, to this day, been considered an inspiration by people such as David Bowie, Alice Cooper and Peter Gabriel. Unfortunately, like the case of Iron Maiden, where front man Bruce Dickinson snubbed the hall, NIN front man Trent Reznor repeated the same issue in 2018. He stated he couldn't "honestly give a shit" about the hall of fame

King Crimson (Eligible since 1994)

-These guys are one of the more well-known progressive rock bands. One of their greatest and most well known albums is In the Court of the Crimson King. These guys are virtual unknowns in the US because you'll never hear their songs on the radio. They've never had an album reach platinum status. They've never headlined any major festivals. For them, R&R HOF induction is more about musical impact and less about commercial success. These guys have had some major inspiration on bands that have come to be known as their contemporaries-Rush, Genesis and Yes. And even recent bands such as Tool, Mastodon and The Flaming Lips will even mention these guys played heavily into creating their own sounds. If the hall of fame wants innovative musicians, look no further than King Crimson!

Todd Rundgren (Eligible since 1995)

-This guy is certainly unusual in his music. His music can't just be put in one box. His music is a combination of various genres. Over the course of his career, he has released 25 under his own name, 9 with a band called Utopia and 3 connected to a 60's-era band called Nazz. And in addition to being a great musician, he's also helped produce albums for some of music's biggest names, such as The Band, Grand Funk Railroad, Hall and Oates, Cheap Trick, XTC. His induction would be one of the more interesting ones.

Warren Zevon (Eligible since 1994)

-Is it strange and/or I'm the only person that thought he was black because of his singing voice?

-His best known hit is the 1978 song "Werewolves of London". He released twelve studio albums, starting with 1976's self-titled debut. He's had a dozen or more musicians guest on his albums, including Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, Glenn Frey and Don Henley. So IDK about you, but I do believe this man deserves an induction, don't you think?

"Weird Al" Yankovich (Eligible since 2004)

-This guy certainly lives up to his name. He's not known for doing regular songs. No, he's known for parodying songs. And it's sometimes hilarious to the point of crying from laughter. A lot will say that his success has come from parodying other songs, but he does have some original work laying around. I certainly think he deserves a shot at induction.