At least 15 rock and metal artists became newly eligible for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 but were not nominated.

The Hall announced the nominees for the Class of 2026 earlier today (Feb. 25). Out of the 17 nominees, 10 have appeared on the ballot for the very first time. The nominated rock and metal artists include The Black Crowes, Jeff Buckley, Phil Collins, Billy Idol, INXS, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, and Oasis.

Mariah Carey, Melissa Etheridge, Lauryn Hill, P!nk, Shakira, Wu-Tang Clan, New Edition, Sade, and Luther Vandross complete the list of 2026 nominees.

“This diverse list of talented nominees recognizes the ever-evolving faces and sounds of Rock and Roll and its continued impact on youth culture. Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is music’s highest honor and we look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 this Fall,” said Rock Hall Chairman John Sykes regarding the nominees.

To be nominated for induction into the organization, an artist’s first official release must have been released 25 years ago — an album, EP, or even single counts toward eligibility. Therefore, the recording must have come out in 2001 for a musician to be eligible for nomination in the Class of 2026.

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This year’s newly eligible rock and metal bands include some that released unofficial demos before 2001 — those do not count.

Apologies if this list makes you feel old; we are all feeling it.

Keep scrolling to see which artists could have been nominated this year. Some may be nominated in the future while others may remain off the ballot forever, for better or worse.

Countless artists are snubbed from the Rock Hall every year. See over 40 other artists that deserve recognition by the organization below.