The nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class of 2018 have been announced and it may be one of the toughest voting seasons yet for judges and fans.

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As of Thursday morning, 19 artists ranging from heavy metal to hip-hop are now vying to become one of the five artists inducted into the Hall of Fame, some of whom have been nominated many times before.

Artists not only become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record, but have to have made a significant impact on the music of their genre, whether it be by its preservation or strives in its development.

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Heavy metal titans, Judas Priest received their first nomination this year, though they have been eligible since 1999. Metal fans are hopeful this nomination and possible induction will pave the way for other metal monsters such as Iron Maiden.

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Though the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame sounds genre specific, it regularly rides the spectrum of music including rappers, folk artists, and heavy metal bands.

This year LL Cool J is the sole rapper nominated, though the rap-infused Rage Against The Machine is also on the list with their first nomination.

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After an impressive few years following the release of their latest album A Moon Shaped Pool, modern youth’s Pink Floyd, Radiohead, are receiving their first nomination a year after their eligibility.

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Currently, on tour, Depeche Mode is nominated for the second year in a row, and after making headlines following the release of their rendition of David Bowie’s “Heroes” this may be their chance.

Other nominees include, Kate Bush, Eurythmics, The Zombies, Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, MC5, The Metres, The Moody Blues, Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, Nina Simone, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and Link Wray.

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The list of nominees are then given to over 900 judges who are well versed in all aspects of the industry, as well as fans, who have had the opportunity to vote since 2012. Inductees should be announced sometime in December.

Who will you be voting for in the Fans Vote?