Despite that one proper nod, many metalheads will surely be irked by the Hall of Fame's continued dismissal of indisputably significant acts like Maiden, Judas Priest and Motörhead - none of whom have been recognized despite having been eligible for nearly two decades. However, it's times like these when we should consider the wise words of Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson, who infamously torched the institution during a stop of his 2018 spoken word tour in Melbourne, Australia.

"I actually think the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is an utter and complete load of bollocks, to be honest with you," Dickinson told a room of fans. He added, "It's run by a bunch of sanctimonious bloody Americans who wouldn't know rock & roll if it hit them in the face. They need to stop taking Prozac and start drinking fucking beer."

Randy Rhoads! In my humble opinion, the greatest talent to ever touch a guitar. What he accomplished by the age of 25 is not nearly as mind blowing as what he could have achieved had he lived. His melding of classical and heavy metal guitar was and is some of the most amazing work ever recorded. Listen to Over the Mountain, Believer, or Mr. Crowley and tell me it doesnt still blow minds. Next year will mark 40 years since the crash. Can anyone even imagine what we would be listening to today if he had not gotten on that plane???