Alicia Taylor, wife of Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor, recently made a humorous observation about the lineup at Graspop Metal Meeting. She shared her thoughts on X (formerly Twitter).
Her comment focused on the contrast between two bands scheduled to perform at the festival.
“The fact Behemoth is after Skillet at Graspop Metal Meeting is so f*cking funny to me,” Alicia Taylor said.
The observation highlights the stark musical contrast between Christian rock band Skillet and extreme metal act Behemoth at the Belgian metal festival.
This scheduling quirk reflects the diverse nature of modern metal festivals. Organizers often juxtapose vastly different subgenres to cater to varied audience tastes.
Graspop’s official lineup confirmed that Skillet is set to perform from 21:10 to 22:20. Behemoth will take the stage at 00:15. This timing creates an unusual transition from Christian rock to extreme metal within the same evening’s programming.
JamBase reported that Graspop Metal Meeting 2025 features a broad spectrum of acts. The lineup ranges from classic rock and metalcore to black metal and hard rock. This wide array of genres emphasizes the festival’s status as one of the most versatile metal festivals in Europe.
The festival’s diverse booking strategy has become increasingly common in the metal scene. Promoters seek to attract multiple demographics within a single event. ClashFinder’s festival schedule revealed that this approach allows festivals to maximize attendance. It also exposes audiences to different musical styles they might not otherwise encounter.
The contrast between Skillet’s faith-based lyrics and Behemoth’s anti-religious themes makes this particular scheduling especially noteworthy. This programming choice demonstrates how festival organizers balance artistic diversity with practical considerations like stage logistics and audience flow throughout the event.
