GRASPOP METAL MEETING 2027 Adds HELLOWEEN As Final Headliner For 30th Anniversary Edition

GRASPOP METAL MEETING have completed their monumental 2027 headliner lineup, confirming German power metal pioneers HELLOWEEN as the final headliner for the festival's 30th anniversary edition. Bringing their special 40 Years Anniversary show to Dessel, the legendary band will close the North Stage on Thursday, June 17, joining PARKWAY DRIVE at the top of the opening day's bill. With four days of heavy music, five stages, and some of the biggest names in international metal, GMM 2027 is shaping up to be a landmark celebration of the festival's history and the scene it has championed for three decades.

Emerging in the 1980s, HELLOWEEN helped establish the foundations of European power metal and went on to influence generations of bands. Their landmark records Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part I and Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II remain defining releases, while classics such as “I Want Out,” “Future World,” and “Eagle Fly Free” continue to be essential moments in the band's live performances.

A major turning point came in 2017, when vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen returned to the fold, joining Andi Deris to create a remarkable lineup featuring three frontmen. The reunited formation has since released two studio albums, the self-titled Helloween in 2021 and Giants & Monsters in 2025. Their 40th anniversary world tour began in late 2025, with celebrations continuing into 2027 and bringing this special milestone performance to Graspop.

The complete headliner lineup for GMM 2027 now features PARKWAY DRIVE and HELLOWEEN on Thursday, EVANESCENCE and FAITH NO MORE on Friday, blink-182 and MARILYN MANSON on Saturday, and MÖTLEY CRÜE alongside SLASH FEAT. MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS on Sunday. The 30th anniversary edition takes place from June 17–20, 2027, in Dessel, Belgium, promising four days of monumental performances across five stages.

Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 14, at 10 AM through Ticketmaster. Mastercard holders can access the festival and VIP ticket presale from Thursday, November 12, at 10 AM until Saturday, November 14, at 9 AM via priceless.com/music. With HELLOWEEN completing the headliner roster, Graspop Metal Meeting 2027 is ready to celebrate 30 years of metal on an enormous scale. 30 Years Beyond Metal.