Murderdolls are returning to the stage in 2027, with Wednesday 13 and Joey Jordison’s family confirming a Graspop Metal Meeting appearance that will mark the band’s first show since 2018.
The Belgian festival runs from June 17th to June 20th in Dessel, with Murderdolls included in its latest announcement. Their return coincides with the 25th anniversary of Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls, although there is no word on whether they will perform the debut album in full.
Wednesday shared the news on Friday, November 6th, posting: “Murderdolls… coming 2027.” The accompanying teaser features ‘Slit My Wrist’, the opening track from the 2002 record, but offers little else about the reunion. A complete lineup and any additional dates are still to be announced.
Their last appearance was a memorial performance at Hollywood’s Lucky Strike Live in 2018, where Wednesday reunited with guitarist Acey Slade and bassist Eric Griffin to honour former drummer Ben Graves. That gathering did not lead to another Murderdolls touring cycle.
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Graspop will be the band’s first show since Jordison’s death in July 2021. While his work with Slipknot put him behind the drum kit, Murderdolls gave him a role on guitar alongside Wednesday. Together, they made the debut and its 2010 follow-up, Women And Children Last, which arrived after a lengthy hiatus with a different supporting lineup.
Slade has also shared the Graspop announcement, prompting speculation about his involvement. His post is not a lineup confirmation, however, and reports naming returning members should be treated as expectations until the band announces who will take the stage.
Australian fans have had more recent opportunities to hear the songs through Wednesday’s solo shows, including his 2023 Murderdolls celebration. Speaking with us ahead of his 2025 Australian return, Wednesday discussed the horror influences and creative survival behind his career. You can revisit that interview here. The new booking brings the Murderdolls name itself back onto a festival bill.
Graspop’s general ticket sale opens on Saturday, November 14th, following a Mastercard presale beginning Thursday, November 12th. Festival and ticket information is available through the official Graspop website.
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