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Horror-punk metal band Murderdolls have confirmed three members of their 2027 reunion lineup. Vocalist Wednesday 13 will return alongside guitarist Acey Slade and bassist Eric Griffin, bringing together musicians associated with the band’s original touring era.
The announcement follows confirmation that Murderdolls will appear at Download Festival in the United Kingdom and Graspop Metal Meeting in Dessel, Belgium, next June. The reunion will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the group’s 2002 debut album “Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls”.
The band have described the reunion concerts as a memorial tribute to their late guitarist and co-founder Joey Jordison, also known for his work as Slipknot‘s drummer, and former touring drummer Ben ‘The Ghoul’ Graves. Jordison died in 2021 at the age of 46, while Graves died in 2018 at the age of 45.
The teaser for the new performances uses “Dead In Hollywood”, a song from the debut album, and emphasizes the return of the band’s original horror-inspired aesthetic. No additional musicians beyond the three named members have been confirmed in the announcement.
The band’s confirmed 2027 festival appearances are Download Festival, taking place June 9–13 at Donington Park in the UK, and Graspop Metal Meeting, taking place June 17–20 in Dessel, Belgium. The precise performance day for each appearance should be checked against the festivals’ official schedules.
Festival information and tickets are available through Download Festival and Graspop Metal Meeting.
Formed around the partnership of Wednesday 13 and Joey Jordison, Murderdolls combined glam metal, punk rock and horror imagery. Their debut album “Beyond The Valley Of The Murderdolls” was released in 2002 and included fan favorites such as “Dead In Hollywood” and “White Wedding”.
The group toured with acts including Iron Maiden and Papa Roach before going on hiatus. A second album, “Women And Children Last”, arrived in 2010 with a different recording lineup.
Wednesday 13, Slade and Griffin briefly shared a stage in 2018 during a memorial event for Graves, but the newly announced festival performances represent a more formal return of the Murderdolls name.
