The Sonic Temple Artwork + Music Pageant has unveiled its full 2025 lineup, headlined by Metallica (on two nights), Linkin Park, and Korn.
The annual laborious rock and steel gathering is ready for Could eighth via the eleventh on the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. As beforehand reported, fest organizers unveiled Metallica, Rob Zombie, and Alice in Chains as Sonic Temple’s preliminary acts again in September, finally revealing 41 artists in whole by way of every day social media posts. Now, all of the bands have been introduced for the four-day fest, taking the lineup to greater than 100 acts.
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The opening Thursday of the fest (Could eighth) will probably be headlined by Korn, with performances by Unhealthy Omens, Three Days Grace (with authentic vocalist Adam Gontier), Killswitch Have interaction, Jinjer, and Ministry, and extra additionally going down that day.
Friday night time (Could ninth) will see the primary of two Metallica headlining slots, because the thrash legends carry their two-show “No Repeat Weekend” format to Sonic Temple. Friday additionally options units by Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Mastodon, Cannibal Corpse, Deafheaven, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, and a reunited Acid Tub, amongst different acts.
On Saturday (Could tenth), a reunited Linkin Park, that includes Emily Armstrong on vocals, will headline following units by Incubus, I Prevail, and Trivium. Bullet for My Valentine, Jimmy Eat World, Underoath, and a reunited Crossfade additionally spotlight that day’s slate.
Lastly, Sunday (Could eleventh) will probably be headlined by Metallica, who will carry out a totally totally different set than their Friday slot. Different notable acts enjoying the ultimate day embrace Alice in Chains, Arch Enemy, GWAR, and a reunited Energy Journey.
Tickets to Sonic Temple 2025, together with GA and VIP passes, at the moment are on sale.
“We’re thrilled to lastly reveal the complete lineup to our followers! Bringing two nights of Metallica to Sonic Temple has been years within the making, and we’re excited to make it a actuality,” mentioned fest promoter Danny Wimmer in a press launch. “With over 100 bands, together with powerhouses Korn, Unhealthy Omens and Incubus, alongside the extremely anticipated return of Linkin Park, and the reunion of Three Days Grace with Adam Gontier, 2025 is shaping as much as be an unforgettable 12 months. We are able to’t wait to see everybody at Sonic Temple!”
Added Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace: “I couldn’t be extra excited to not solely be again along with the remainder of the band, however having Three Days Grace becoming a member of all our associates and wonderful bands at Sonic Temple as our first competition look goes to be a really particular night time.”
Try the complete 2025 lineup poster beneath.
