The Misfits Reunite for Gravefest 2025 and Announce First New Album in 20 Years!

• The Misfits Reunite for Gravefest 2025 and Announce First New Album in 20 Years!

In what may be the most thrilling news horror punk fans have heard in decades, The Misfits are officially reuniting for a headline performance at Gravefest 2025—a brand-new festival dedicated to horror punk and its twisted subcultures. Even more exciting? The band has confirmed the release of a brand-new studio album this fall, their first in nearly 20 years.

Gravefest 2025 is set to take place this October in Salem, Massachusetts, an iconic city steeped in spooky history—perfect for the genre’s theatrical flair. The reunion will bring together original members Glenn Danzig and Jerry Only for a full-length set, reigniting a partnership that fans feared was lost forever. The lineup will also feature other horror punk mainstays like Wednesday 13, Calabrese, and international acts such as Japan’s Balzac.

The new album, tentatively titled “Night of the Fiends,” is said to blend the band’s raw early punk energy with updated production and deeper horror storytelling. In a recent statement, Danzig shared: “This is the record we always wanted to make—pure horror punk, with no compromises.”

Fans can expect the first single to drop in late August, along with a series of horror-themed music videos leading up to Halloween. Limited edition vinyls, themed merchandise, and a documentary chronicling the reunion are also in the works.

This double announcement has sparked a wave of excitement across social media, with horror punk communities buzzing about a long-overdue revival. Gravefest and the new album promise to bring fresh blood to the genre while honoring its legendary roots.

For longtime fans and new fiends alike, 2025 is shaping up to be the year horror punk rises from the grave—louder, darker, and more united

than ever.