The Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival has unveiled its full 2025 lineup, headlined by Metallica (on two nights), Linkin Park, and Korn. The annual hard rock and metal fest is set for May 8th-11th at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
A post to the festival’s social media platforms reads: “LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT: @SonicTempleFest brings an iconic rock & metal lineup to @CrewStadium in Columbus, Ohio on May 8-11. Experience 2 Unique Sets from @Metallica plus @LINKINPARK, @Korn, @badomenscult, @IncubusBand, @AliceInChains, @RobZombie, @threedaysgrace (reunited with Adam Gontier), @alicecooper, and a very rare reunion performance from Acid Bath. Over 100 bands in total!”
Fest promoter Danny Wimmer in a press release: “We’re thrilled to finally reveal the full lineup to our fans! Bringing two nights of Metallica to Sonic Temple has been years in the making, and we’re excited to make it a reality. With over 100 bands, including powerhouses Korn, Bad Omens and Incubus, alongside the highly anticipated return of Linkin Park, and the reunion of Three Days Grace with Adam Gontier, 2025 is shaping up to be an unforgettable year. We can’t wait to see everyone at Sonic Temple!”
- Thursday, May 8th will be headlined by Korn, with performances by Bad Omens, Three Days Grace (with original vocalist Adam Gontier), Killswitch Engage, Jinjer, and Ministry, and more.
- On Friday, May 9th, the first of two Metallica headlining slots will take place, as the metal legends bring their two-show “No Repeat Weekend” format to Sonic Temple. Friday also features sets by Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Mastodon, Cannibal Corpse, Deafheaven, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, and a reunited Acid Bath, among other acts.
- Saturday, May 10th will be headlined by Linkin Park (featuring Emily Armstrong on vocals) with sets by Incubus, I Prevail, and Trivium. Bullet for My Valentine, Jimmy Eat World, Underoath, and a reunited Crossfade also are featured for that date.
- Wrapping up the festival on Sunday, May 11th will be headliners Metallica, who will perform a completely different set than their Friday slot. Other feature performers include Alice in Chains, Arch Enemy, GWAR, and a reunited Power Trip.
For information on Sonic Temple 2025, head HERE.
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