Things are really starting to come together for Roadburn 2027. We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring all the different pieces into place, and it’s lovely to see that work beginning to come to fruition. Plenty more of the picture is taking shape – both on stage and beyond.

We have revealed the second panel of Malleus’ artwork triptych. Each piece adds another layer to this visual story, bringing the connections, shared history and spirit of our community to life. The artwork is an integral part of the Roadburn 2027 story, and we’re already looking forward to revealing the final panel in due course.

And then, of course, there are all the new names joining the line-up!

First and foremost, the quintessential Eyehategod are returning to our stages after more than a decade. A foundational force for our entire community, their return is going to be something special – particularly as they’ll be performing two of their most iconic albums in full, Take As Needed for Pain and Dopesick. And that’s not all: they’re bringing along former guitarist Brian Patton, who originally played on those records, making this an opportunity to experience these landmark albums with one of the musicians who helped create them.

We’re very excited to welcome Secret Chiefs 3 as our artists in residence, bringing several facets of their remarkable universe to Tilburg, including performances by Holy Vehm and NT Fan.

The artist-in-residence role was previously held by Circle back in 2011, and we’re delighted to rekindle another long-standing Roadburn relationship. They’ll be appearing in 2027 alongside a legend and another Roadburn alumnus, Rich(ard) Dawson. Their previous collaboration, Henki, was released in 2021, but let’s see what happens between now and then…

As you might recall, Richard was also scheduled to make his festival debut at the ill-fated 2020 edition, just like the inimitable Plebeian Grandstand. They’ll finally fulfil their Roadburn destiny, armed with an adventurous new album that we can’t reveal absolutely anything about yet. But trust us, it will slay.

As will Mourir, who will bring us their own leftfield take on black metal with their latest crushing album, Nous, le venin. More weird black metal, you ask? Well, how about Rorcal, finally making their first appearance at the festival, drawing on post-metal and doom to create their own particular brand of darkness with Mahre? And then there’s Genital Shame, returning after their unforgettable European debut at Roadburn 2025 to perform their new album Wellness Plan in full.

Richard Dawson & Circle aren’t the only collaboration taking place that promises to offer us something greater than the sum of its parts. Radwan Ghazi Moumneh & Frédéric D. Oberland, known for Jerusalem In My Heart and Oiseaux-Tempête respectively, joined forces on Eternal Life No End, an album that’s as propulsive as it is dreamlike, and we’re proud to see this partnership find its way onto the Roadburn stage.

We’re also delighted to announce Bloom & Ruin, the meeting of Efrim Manuel Menuck and Tashi Dorji, where the musical worlds of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and adventurous improvisation meet in a wonderfully unpredictable way.

The final collab in this batch brings together two duos: Death Goals & Tunic. Death Goals’ obliterating queercore left us all wanting more in 2024, and now they’ll return in the company of Canadian noise/punk-rockers Tunic as a full four-piece, performing new music together. We can only imagine the impact it’ll have.

It might just be emotionally and sonically heavy enough to leave us needing to shake our bones late into the evening. Good thing, then, that L.O.T.I.O.N. Multinational Corporation are bringing their unstoppable industrial cyberpunk to Roadburn 2027 too. If you’ve followed our frequent weekend disco noir explorations on Instagram Stories, you’ll know that L.O.T.I.O.N.’s mix of minimal techno, gabber and hardcore intensity fits that wild nocturnal vibe perfectly.

Also firmly on the side of midnight body-thumping, Slash Need’s brand of vibrant electropunk is both theatrical and brutal. We have a feeling they’ll get even the most reluctant feet moving.

Elsewhere, Poor Creature, the trio featuring Ruth Clinton, Cormac MacDiarmada and John Dermody – members of Landless and Lankum – will be sharing their own adventurous take on Irish folk. Meanwhile, Believe In Nothing, whose explosive live shows have been earning plenty of love from our community, will be bringing the hammer down (literally!) on the festival with blunt force and plenty of sweat.

And of course, there’s much more to each of these artists than we can fit into one newsletter. We’ll be taking a closer look at them individually over the coming weeks, sharing more about the music, the stories and what makes each one special.

As you might have noticed, there’s a strong thread of album performances running through the festival this year. To recap, Rorcal will bring Mahre, Mourir will perform Nous, le venin, Genital Shame will play Wellness Plan, and Eyehategod will perform both Take As Needed for Pain and Dopesick. These performances will sit alongside the full-album shows already announced from Antropoceno and Emma Ruth Rundle. Giving artists the space to present a record in its entirety can be a very special thing – an opportunity to experience the work as a complete statement, as the artist intended it to be heard. We’re very happy to make room for these moments at Roadburn 2027.

Here is the full list of the new artists we’ve announced for the line-up:

Secret Chiefs 3 as artists in residence, including Holy Vehm and NT Fan performances
Richard Dawson & Circle
Eyehategod performing Take As Needed for Pain
Eyehategod performing Dopesick
Bloom & Ruin
Poor Creature
Believe In Nothing
L.O.T.I.O.N. Multinational Corporation
Radwan Ghazi Moumneh & Frédéric D. Oberland
Slash Need
Plebeian Grandstand
Death Goals & Tunic
Genital Shame performing Wellness Plan
Rorcal performing Mahre
Mourir performing Nous, le venin

We have another announcement lined up for tomorrow, but there’s something we’re just too excited to keep to ourselves until then. During our explorations of the UK underground, Believe In Nothing kept coming up in your recommendations – and the amount of love you showed this band made us very keen to find out more. We’re glad we did.

Their explosive live shows have already earned them quite a reputation, and we have a feeling their dark, blackened sludge is going to make for quite an experience. So, consider this a little advance warning: the hammer is about to come down. Believe In Nothing are coming to Roadburn 2027!

It’s been another busy week for Roadburn 2027! Alongside day tickets and two-day tickets going on sale, we’ve added four more names to the line-up: Iron Lung, Steröid, Rhododendron and Parts & Labor.

Four very different acts, each bringing something of their own to the mix – from uncompromising DIY powerviolence to full-throttle rock’n’roll, adventurous experimentation and a glorious burst of creative energy. It’s all part of the picture taking shape for next April, and there’s plenty more to come.

• Antropoceno (No Ritmo da Terra in full) — Friday

• Emma Ruth Rundle (These Killing Times in full) — Thursday

• IAN — Thursday

• Iron Lung — Thursday

• Kulk — Saturday

• Neurosis — Friday and Saturday

• Parts & Labor — Thursday

• Rhododendron — Thursday

• Sadness — Thursday

• Steröid — Thursday

• Trhä — Friday

• Violencia — Thursday

  Already found some new favourites? Or spotted a name you’ve been hoping to see at Roadburn? If you’re curious about any of the artists announced so far, head over to roadburn.com/line-up and dive into Becky Laverty’s always wonderful write-ups. They’re a great place to start exploring what makes each of these artists special.

Ready to start planning your Roadburn 2027? Day tickets and two-day tickets go on sale on Friday, October 23 at 12PM CET!

Alongside regular day tickets, you’ll be able to choose from three two-day combinations: Thursday and Friday, Friday and Saturday, or Saturday and Sunday.

We know many of you have been waiting for these tickets, even as the line-up continues to take shape. We’re working hard to bring everything together, and there’s plenty more to come.

Thanks for being part of this journey with us. We can’t wait to share more of Roadburn 2027 – and to see you in Tilburg next April!

Hailing from Tijuana, Mexico, Violencia are the sonic embodiment that their name suggests. Leaning into powerviolence, hardcore and great big chugging riffs, the impact of a little time in their company is, as one would hope, like taking a punch full in the face. So, with that in mind, we’re delighted to be welcoming them to Roadburn in April. 

With their lyrics sung in Spanish, even for the monolingual or non-Spanish speakers amongst us, their intentions are pretty overt. With song titles that translate to the likes of The Agony of Living, Polarised World and Success is the Drug of the Future, it’s safe to say that they deal with the existential terror of navigating the vagaries of modern life – and they’re far from thrilled about it. All that rage and turmoil is bundled up and spat out by way of their short, sharp, blistering songs. We have every expectation that Violencia will deliver their distinctive, raw and honest take on hardcore in a way that truly leaves its mark on Tilburg.

The band comments: “We love the Netherlands, it is always mind blowing to be able to travel and play there. As a band from Mexico, the idea of being part of the world wide festivals just seemed very far away, so we are very excited to play Roadburn and meet the scene surrounding it”

See you down the front.

Long-time Roadburners will remember the Afterburner: a separate but related event that kept things going on the Sunday after the main Roadburn programme. As Roadburn evolved into the four-day festival we know today, the Afterburner became part of our history – but the idea of creating something distinct around the festival never left us. Over the years, we started dreaming about turning that idea around: what if we created something special to kick it all off?

In collaboration with 013, we’re proud to co-host The Grand Opening of Roadburn 2027 with a 16 Horsepower performance at 013.

When 013 had the opportunity to book 16 Horsepower on the Wednesday before Roadburn, we simply had to jump at the chance to join forces to make something special happen. 16 Horsepower have been at the top of our wishlists for as long as we can remember, their music pivotal to so much of what the festival has grown to embrace. While our paths with David Eugene Edwards have crossed several times – through Wovenhand appearances, including that legendary 2011 show, and his unforgettable solo performance – 16 Horsepower themselves have always remained out of reach. To finally welcome them to Tilburg under the Roadburn banner feels like a big piece of our own history falling into place. A long-held dream, finally coming true.

This show requires a separate ticket. Because of the close connection between 013 and Roadburn, we’re happy to make sure our community gets the first opportunity to be part of this special night. Roadburn 2027 ticket holders and newsletter subscribers will have access to an exclusive pre-sale before the general sale. Keep an eye on your inbox for details. General sale starts Monday, October 12th at 10pm CET via www.013.nl

At the same time, The Spark will be happening at the Next Stage as always – free and open to everyone, whether you have a Roadburn ticket or not. It remains our traditional Wednesday gathering, when our community starts to arrive and come together in Tilburg. Whether you’re rocking out to 16 Horsepower or getting your party started at The Spark, we’ll see you in Tilburg on Wednesday, April 14. Wherever you are, that’s where Roadburn 2027 begins.