Written By Caine Blackthorn
A Misfits 2027 reunion tour could finally bring the horror punk legends back onto the road for an extensive run of concerts, with bassist Jerry Only revealing plans to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary on a much larger scale.
For a band that has spent much of its reunion era making occasional appearances rather than undertaking traditional tours, the possibility of a full-scale international trek represents a major development.
During a recent appearance on the Conor Bezane Podcast, Only discussed plans to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary in 2027, including potential performances across the United States, Europe, and South America.
The founding bassist indicated that the goal is to move beyond the sporadic reunion concerts that have characterized the group’s recent activity.
No official itinerary has been released, but the prospect of the Original Misfits returning to a regular touring schedule is already enough to send horror punk fans scrambling for their wallets.
Misfits 2027 Reunion Tour Could Mark a Major Return
The Original Misfits reunion brought Glenn Danzig, Jerry Only, and guitarist Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein back together in 2016, more than three decades after the band’s original incarnation dissolved.
Since then, their reunion performances have largely consisted of select concerts, festival appearances, and occasional high-profile events.
Only’s latest comments suggest that 2027 could be different.
Speaking with Conor Bezane, the bassist discussed the prospect of a more conventional touring schedule, one that would take the band to multiple cities rather than limiting performances to isolated events.
The proposed anniversary celebrations would commemorate the group’s formation in 1977, when the Misfits began transforming horror imagery, punk rock aggression, and an unmistakable visual identity into something that would eventually influence generations of musicians.
United States, Europe, and South America in the Picture
Among the destinations Only discussed were the United States, South America, and Europe.
He expressed particular enthusiasm for returning to South America, where the band’s music has attracted a passionate following.
Mexico also entered the conversation, with Only recalling a previously planned Mexico City performance that was canceled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
European festival appearances were another possibility, although no specific festivals or promoters have been confirmed.
For now, these locations should be considered potential destinations rather than officially scheduled stops.
There are no confirmed dates, venues, ticket sales, or complete tour routing to announce.
The Legacy of the Original Misfits
Few bands have built a mythology quite like the Misfits.
Emerging from Lodi, New Jersey, in 1977, the group fused the speed and stripped-down aggression of punk rock with B-movie horror, science fiction, and macabre imagery.
Songs such as “Last Caress,” “Where Eagles Dare,” “Die, Die My Darling,” and “Hybrid Moments” became enduring staples of the band’s catalog.
Their influence extended far beyond punk.
Metallica famously introduced Misfits songs to a broader heavy metal audience through covers of “Last Caress,” “Green Hell,” and “Die, Die My Darling,” helping connect the band’s underground origins with generations of metal fans.
The Misfits’ iconic Crimson Ghost skull eventually became one of the most recognizable symbols in alternative music, appearing on everything from concert shirts to patches and artwork across the world.
Yet the band’s history has never been particularly tidy.
Lineup changes, disputes, separate musical ventures, and years of uncertainty made the 2016 reunion all the more remarkable.
The sight of Danzig, Only, and Doyle sharing a stage again was something many longtime fans had once considered impossible.
Why a Full Misfits Reunion Tour Remains Complicated
Oh, so we’re doing this dance again? Cue the horror-punk equivalent of a will-they-won’t-they romance, complete with face paint, decades of baggage and an audience that has heard this particular opening riff before. Jerry Only sounds eager to take the Original Misfits on the road for their 50th anniversary. The complication is that getting Glenn Danzig to agree to a full-blown tour has historically been a rather different undertaking from getting him to agree to a few shows. And those are not remotely the same thing.
Before the band’s 2016 reunion, Only and Danzig had spent years at odds over the Misfits name and related business matters. In a 2014 interview, Only discussed the conditions under which he would consider working with Danzig again. The thaw eventually came through discussions connected to their legal disputes, leading to their first shows together since 1983 at Riot Fest in 2016. In a 2016 interview reported by Pitchfork, Only described the pair as adversaries rather than former friends who had stopped speaking altogether.
The trouble with a reunion is that everyone has to agree on what the word actually means. In 2016, Only was already floating the possibility of keeping things going and even recording new music. By May 2017, Danzig was willing to discuss more performances but not a traditional tour. In 2019, he again favored special standalone appearances over an extended run. The band kept returning to the stage anyway. At this point, the Misfits’ favorite tour itinerary might be ‘maybe,’ followed by several years of fans refreshing their browsers.
Danzig’s position was hardly a passing remark. Speaking to Revolver in 2022, he said he no longer saw himself getting on a tour bus for extended runs. In a 2025 Full Metal Jackie interview, he reiterated his preference for a handful of shows rather than long stretches on the road.
Which brings us to the latest installment of As the Misfits Turn. In an interview reportedly conducted by Conor Bezane for KMNO Mana’o Radio, Only talked about an actual tour, not merely another handful of destination gigs, and floated the United States, Europe and South America. That’s an ambitious shopping list. The podcast remarks have circulated through multiple music outlets, although Metal Lair has not independently verified the original audio. More importantly, Jerry discussing a world tour is not the same as Glenn signing up for one. The former is news. The latter is the missing piece of the coffin-shaped puzzle.
Could the 50th anniversary finally persuade everyone to commit to a proper run? Absolutely possible. Could it turn into another clutch of carefully chosen shows while the internet spends six months arguing over a tour that never materialized? Also possible, and the band’s history gives fans ample reason to keep their wallets in their pockets for now. Until dates, venues and a participating lineup are officially announced, this is an intriguing anniversary-tour prospect, not a confirmed world tour. The Misfits have mastered horror punk. Apparently, suspense is part of the merchandise.
Will Glenn Danzig and Doyle Join the 2027 Anniversary Tour?
The reunion performances have featured Danzig, Only, and Doyle alongside additional musicians, including drummer Dave Lombardo and guitarist Acey Slade.
However, the complete personnel for the proposed 2027 tour have not been formally announced.
The details count, particularly for fans hoping to see the familiar Original Misfits reunion lineup continue.
Only’s comments establish the band’s ambition to undertake a larger anniversary celebration, but they do not constitute a complete tour announcement.
Until venues, dates, and participating musicians are confirmed, the plans remain subject to change. Still, the prospect is tantalizing.
The Misfits have spent nearly half a century proving that horror, rebellion, and catchy punk rock make a remarkably durable combination.
If the proposed anniversary tour becomes reality, 2027 could offer something fans have been demanding since the reunion began: more than a handful of opportunities to see the band perform.
For an act whose entire identity is built around refusing to stay dead, a 50th anniversary resurrection on this scale would be entirely appropriate.
Metal Lair will continue following developments as official tour dates, venues, and lineup details emerge.
Photo credit: Joseph Szhodzinski Irving Plaza, NYC 1980
About The Author
Caine Blackthorn writes music news, trending topics, commentary, and feature pieces for Metal Lair with a focus on the shifting culture surrounding rock and heavy metal. From rising ticket prices and touring collapse to legacy artists, industry absurdity, and the changing soul of live music, his work blends sharp observation with the grit, humor, and frustration of the scene itself. Whether covering modern chaos or metal history, Caine approaches heavy music as something lived through, not simply reported on.
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