We’ve kept you in suspense for quite a while so we’re glad to announce that the line-up for GMM2010 is finally complete. The roster for Saturday 26 June is impressive enough as it is, but we’ve got one final surprise for you. We’re proud to add two more top acts to the Saturday line-up: SOULFLY and SLASH will join CHANNEL ZERO as co-headliners for the second festival day.
SOULFLY, the American metal band with Brazilian roots, are releasing their seventh studio album, entitled Omen, on 25 May. Founded in 1997 by Max Cavalera when he left Sepultura, Soulfly came into prominence with their second album Primitive, released in 2000. Here’s an interesting tidbit: on the new album, both of Max’s sons, Igor and Zyon, are featured as guest drummers! Saul Hudson, aka SLASH, is currently on tour in support of his brand new album. His self-entitled solo debut features a host of guest vocalists including Ozzy and Fergie. The former Guns N’ Roses guitarist recently announced he’d be teaming up with Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy. Definitely a show to look forward to!
In 1996, CHANNEL ZERO played at the very first edition of Graspop Metal Meeting. Fifteen years on, CHANNEL ZERO is obviously ready for the next chapter. Six sold out shows in the Ancienne Belgique earlier this year and two exclusive appearances at Graspop Metal Meeting and Rock Werchter are proof positive that Channel Zero more than deserves a main stage slot. The volcano situation forced HATEBREED to cancel their appearance at Groezrock 2010. Now the ash cloud has blown over and these guys are determined to set the Dessel moors ablaze on Sunday 27 June.
Also confirmed: REVAMP, OCEANS OF SADNESS, EARTHCRISIS, SPOIL ENGINE, DEAR SUPERSTAR, DEVIN TOWNSEND. Unfortunately IGNITE has been forced to cancel. SICK OF IT ALL will fill the vacant slot. The festival will kick off a bit earlier than usual. Doors at 10am and in the Metal Dome the first band will hit the stage at 12 noon.
Graspop Metal Meeting 2010 will be held in Dessel festival park over the weekend of Friday 25 June to Sunday 27 June 2010. With leading bands from just about every metal and rock subgenre and a lineup that spans several generations of heavy music, there’s loads of fun to be had for metalheads both young and not so young. Graspop Metal Meeting is synonymous for three days of music and fun, 70+ bands, four stages and lots of fringe events to boot, including signing sessions, an outdoor festival fair, an indoor metal market, etc. Moreover, the GMM campsite is second to none with its Festihuts, supermarket, excellent sanitary facilities and much more.
Source: Newsletter
