GRASPOP METAL MEETING 2026 Announces 25 New Names for Its Monumental 29th Edition

GRASPOP METAL MEETING 2026 expands its already thunderous lineup with 25 newly announced acts, pushing the upcoming edition into truly legendary territory. Riding high off the reveal of its first 105 artists, the festival now confirms THE OFFSPRING as the next major headliner for #GMM26. On Thursday, 18 June, the Californian punk icons will close out the South Stage with a high-energy barrage of classics including “Self Esteem”, “Come Out and Play”, and “The Kids Aren’t Alright”. Expect crowd-surf anthems, nostalgia-fueled shouts, and one of the most electric festival openings Dessel has ever seen.

Joining the punk legends are 24 additional artists spanning the full spectrum of heavy music. This new wave includes British alt-rock stalwarts Bush, groove titans Cavalera with a special Chaos A.D. set, extreme metal trailblazers Cradle of Filth, and the high-octane rock fury of Danko Jones. Festival favorites Fleddy Melculy return with all their tongue-in-cheek chaos, while punk royalty Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter bring an explosive reimagining of a genre-defining legacy.

Further additions sharpen the festival’s razor edge: Asomvel, BLACKGOLD, Distant, Dying Wish, Harakiri For The Sky, Hulder, Killus, Leprous, Malevolence, Orden Ogan, Quicksand, Slay Squad, Sleep Theory, Sonata Arctica, Terrorizer, The Pretty Wild, Vicious Rumors, and Vltimas. From deathcore to punk to progressive metal, these names reinforce Graspop’s reputation for delivering one of the most diverse, powerful, and genre-spanning lineups in the world.

From 18–21 June 2026, the quiet town of Dessel will once again transform into a roaring battleground of riffs, pyro, sweat, and unity as Graspop Metal Meeting unleashes its 29th edition. With five stages, colossal headliners, breakout newcomers, and tens of thousands of metalheads converging for four unforgettable days, GMM2026 stands ready to shake the Benelux to its core. Be there or be square.

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