Pretty fly for a white guy! Following the announcement of the first 105 acts we are pleased to confirm The Offspring as our next headliner for #GMM26. On Thursday 18 June, the Californian punk rockers will wrap up proceedings on the South Stage with a set chock-full of classics like ‘Self Esteem’, ‘Come Out and Play’ and ‘The Kids Aren’t Alright’.
The first names for the 29th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting are here... are you ready? On Thursday 18 June, Limp Bizkit, Megadeth and Within Temptation will rule the festival arena at Graspop Metal Meeting! Limp Bizkit is headlining the North Stage on festival Thursday. Within Temptation will roam the South Stage. Also on the North Stage that day: Megadeth!
Even after the announcement of Judas Priest and Nine Inch Nails, we keep charging full steam ahead with 28 new names for the line-up of #GMM25. Pirate metal heroes Alestorm, cartoon death metallers Dethklok and progressive metal masters Opeth are just a few of the artists that are coming to Dessel next June.
Here are the latest additions to the roster of #GMM25: Alcest, Alestorm, Blood Incantation, British Lion, Carcass,...
You’ve got another thing coming! On Sunday 22 June British heavy metal legends Judas Priest will headline our South stage. With over half a century of heavy metal history and countless classics, the quintet helmed by Rob Halford will conclude a weekend of boundless metal mania on a high note.
For over five decades Judas Priest have been one of the flagbearers of heavy metal. In the wake of their...
The new year brings a new headliner for #GMM25! On Saturday 21 June 2025, legendary American industrial rockers Nine Inch Nails will make their first GMM appearance. Helmed by mastermind Trent Reznor, the band has been pushing the boundaries of rock, electronica and industrial ever since its inception in 1988.
With trailblazing albums such as ‘The Downward Spiral’ and ‘With Teeth’ and iconic tracks like ‘Closer’, ‘Hurt’ and ‘Head...
With as many as five headliners already announced, we are now fleshing out the line-up with another 88 acts for the upcoming 28th edition of Graspop Metal Meeting. Amenra, Dream Theater, Falling In Reverse, King Diamond, Lorna Shore, Savatage and Spiritbox are among the more than 130 bands who will give it their all on the hallowed grounds of Graspop Metal Meeting from Thursday 19 through Sunday 22 June 2025....
So far we’ve confirmed four banging headliners for #GMM25 with Iron Maiden, Slipknot, Korn and Till Lindemann... time to drop a fifth! On Thursday 19 June 2025 Iron Maiden will be joined by co-headliners Powerwolf! Last summer the German power metallers released their 10th studio album ‘Wake up the Wicked’ and they will round off the North Stage roster. Immerse yourself in the gospel of the wolf in a high...
Following the announcement of our first two headliners Iron Maiden and Slipknot, it is now time to unveil our third headliner for #GMM25. American nu-metal stalwarts Korn will bring the North Stage to a close on Saturday 21 June. With charismatic frontman Jonathan Davis at the helm, Korn will perform a mix of classics and new material with the trademark raw emotion, pounding riffs and thunderous bass lines that have...
Yesterday we announced Iron Maiden as our first headliner for #GMM25 and today we’re adding a second juggernaut with Slipknot. The American metal giants will conclude the action on the South Stage on Friday 20 June, with a set list that focuses on their legendary self-titled debut. Fans can gear up for an unforgettable, intense experience as Slipknot underscores once again why they’ve been ruling the roost for so many...
Scream for me, Dessel! The wait is finally over, we’re ready to unleash the first headliner for #GMM25! On Thursday 19 June, British heavy metal icons Iron Maiden will close proceedings on the South Stage with a special set in celebration of Maiden’s 50th anniversary!
Over the years, British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden have been frequent house guests in Dessel. In 2025 they will headline the festival for the...
