Get ready to go hard on December 27 during the Dope D.O.D. Multiverse Release Party! The Groningen-based hip-hop group achieved international success long before they were recognized in their own country. They toured the world as support for Limp Bizkit and Korn, tearing up multiple continents. Now they return to EM2 for the release of their brand-new album!

There’s nothing subtle about the name Dope D.O.D. (Duo of Darkness). Their music is dark, intense, and deliberately abrasive. Drawing from the sinister undertones of American gangsta rap and mixing it with the macabre, sometimes mocking madness reminiscent of artists like Eminem, the group creates a sound that is wholly their own.

Despite their clear American influences, Dope D.O.D. also brings elements from their own Dutch roots. They tap into the dark tones that have shaped Dutch music culture, add cinematic ambient textures, and channel the aggression of black and death metal. Their most recognizable feature is their experimental electronic edge — hardly surprising in a country known for its world-famous EDM producers.

On stage, Dope D.O.D. is as wild as their audience. Mosh pits erupt, energy surges, and the rappers dive headfirst into the chaos, dragging the crowd with them far beyond the limits of “reasonable fun.” The group embraces the absurd (one of their tracks is literally titled “Ridiculous”), yet their impact on the Dutch and international hip-hop scene is undeniable.

They broke through in 2011 with their viral hit “What Happened,” now sitting at over 40 million YouTube views. From there, things escalated quickly: charting in France, playing major European festivals, performing at SXSW, and touring globally with Korn, ICP, and Limp Bizkit.

Staying true to their explosive style, 2025 promises to be another massive year. As Dope D.O.D. prepares for a long-awaited new release and a high-energy tour with Onyx, R.A. The Rugged Man, and Benny Holiday, fans of raw, hard-hitting hip-hop are in for a treat. Their uncompromising live energy delivers an experience that recalls hip-hop’s golden era — intense, honest, and unforgettable.

Presale: €19.50 (excl. service fees)
Door price: €24.50
Doors open: 20:30
Show starts: 21:30