Murderdolls Join Graspop Metal Meeting 2027 Lineup
The reunited band will play its first show in nearly a decade at the Belgian festival, marking 25 years since its debut album.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Metal
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Murderdolls have been added to the lineup for Graspop Metal Meeting 2027 in Dessel, Belgium, the band's first performance in close to a decade. The announcement was made by Wednesday 13 and the family of Joey Jordison on November 6, 2026.
Why it matters
The appearance is the first public performance by the group together since 2018 and the first show since Joey Jordison's death in 2021. It also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the 2002 debut album Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls.
The announcement marks the band's first public performance together since 2018, roughly nine years before the festival's June 17-20, 2027 dates. Whether the lineup will include all original members has not been disclosed.
The players
Murderdolls
A horror-punk band formed in 2002 by members of Wednesday 13 and Slipknot, known for the album Beyond the Valley of the Murderdolls.
Graspop Metal Meeting
A major annual heavy metal festival held in Dessel, Belgium, known for drawing large international headliners.
The details
Wednesday 13 and the Jordison family confirmed the booking through social media on November 6, 2026, alongside a teaser video that includes a clip of 'Slit My Wrist' from the 2002 debut. Pre-sales for Graspop Metal Meeting 2027 begin November 12, 2026, with general on-sale starting November 14, 2026.
Timeline
2018: Ben 'the Ghoul' Graves died, and the group last performed publicly together.
2021: Joey Jordison died.
November 6, 2026: Murderdolls Graspop 2027 lineup announced.
November 12, 2026: Graspop 2027 pre-sales begin.
November 14, 2026: Graspop 2027 general on-sale begins.
Industry Dynamics
The Murderdolls booking sits alongside Mötley Crüe, Marilyn Manson, Faith No More, and blink-182 on the Graspop 2027 bill, reflecting a continued pattern of legacy metal and rock acts returning to large European festival stages. Such reunions are increasingly used by festivals to anchor lineups around nostalgia-driven demand.
Fans can access the lineup through Graspop 2027 pre-sales beginning November 12, 2026, with general tickets released November 14, 2026. The festival runs June 17-20, 2027, in Dessel, Belgium.
The takeaway
Festival lineups increasingly rely on reunion performances from long-dormant acts, and this booking gives longtime fans a rare chance to see the band again. Those interested should watch the pre-sale dates closely, since demand for legacy acts often moves quickly.
What happens next
Pre-sales for Graspop Metal Meeting 2027 open November 12, 2026, with general tickets on sale November 14, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in the Metal section for context on festival lineups and reunion tours.
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