The event takes place in May at the historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio
The full music lineup has been announced for the fourth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, including some incredible firsts for the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America, held May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
Over 100 bands will take the stage during the four-day destination event, marking its biggest year. The festival will feature a massive lineup of rock royalty, including Linkin Park with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong. They will debut at Sonic Temple, headlining on Saturday in one of the band’s first shows in seven years. As previously announced, Metallica will also appear at Sonic Temple for the first time in 2025 for a No Repeat Weekend, offering two unique headlining sets over two nights on Friday and Sunday.
Thursday night at Sonic Temple will feature headliner Korn, Bad Omens, and Three Days Grace. On Friday, Metallica will be supported by Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper, and on Saturday, Linkin Park will be supported by Incubus and I Prevail. Metallica will close out the weekend on Sunday night with Alice In Chains and Chevelle.
“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,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. “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!”
Other highlights for Sonic Temple 2025 include a highly demanded Three Days Grace reunion with original vocalist Adam Gontier, GWAR celebrating its 40th anniversary, Crossfade’s first performance in 13 years, and more.
The full music lineup for Sonic Temple 2025 is as follows: Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, Bad Omens, Incubus, Alice In Chains, Rob Zombie, Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, I Prevail, Mastodon, Jimmy Eat World, Acid Bath, Chevelle, Motionless In White, Ice Nine Kills, Bullet For My Valentine, Hollywood Undead, Trivium, Killswitch Engage, Ministry, Cannibal Corpse, Power Trip, Underoath, Asking Alexandria, Suicidal Tendencies, Grandson, Poppy, Arch Enemy, Jinjer, Sevendust, Badflower, Testament, Crossfade, Hatebreed, Of Mice & Men, Quicksand, Hoobastank, Cavalera, Exodus, As I Lay Dying, GWAR, Deafheaven, Filter, Health, Citizen Soldier, From Ashes To New, Corrosion of Conformity, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, All Shall Perish, Overkill, Obituary, All That Remains, Memphis May Fire, Fit For A King, Set It Off, Whitechapel, Sunami, Speed, Municipal Waste, The Black Dahlia Murder, Converge, Seven Hours After Violet, Nitzer Ebb, After The Burial, ERRA, Invent Animate, Escape The Fate, The Plot In You, Alien Ant Farm, Nails, Fit For An Autopsy, The Acacia Strain, Bloodywood, Trust Company, Sick Puppies, Orgy, Jesus Piece, Pain of Truth, Fame On Fire, Armored Saint, Category 7, Gatecreeper, Boundaries, Sanguisugabogg, Shadow of Intent, Silent Planet, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Framing Hanley, The Funeral Portrait, Upon A Burning Body, Frozen Soul, Caskets, I Set My Friends On Fire, Candy, AngelMaker, Wind Walkers, Nevertel, Left To Suffer, 200 Stab Wounds, PeelingFlesh, Return To Dust, Silly Goose, Uncured, Dead Heat, and Gridiron.
All Single Day, two-day, and four-day general admission and VIP passes for Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival are on sale now, where fans can find a range of new pass types for 2025. This includes a new Rock Royalty Reserved Pass with a dedicated lounge and reserved seats for the first time in the festival’s history, as well as commemorative gifts, all of which offer the best way to experience the festival.
Select single-day offerings, the four-day Columbus Owners Club, and RV camping passes are sold out. Fans can book an official Sonic Temple festival hotel via Jampack, which offers access to nearby hotels, shuttle service, and other exclusives.
Sonic Temple passes can be secured starting at $1 down (or 10% of the total purchase), and they can be paid off in full in almost six months. Service fees on all pass purchases include a charity fee for the DWP Foundation, which gives back to local and national charities throughout the year.
In addition to Metallica’s anticipated performances, fans will be able to enjoy a variety of Metallica onsite experiences all weekend long, including the Blackened Whiskey Bar and Blackened Burger Bar, which features a collaboration between Blackened Whiskey, celebrity chef Chris Santos, and Metallica. The Blackened Burger Bar is where exceptional spirits, culinary creations, and the power of music collide in a fusion of flavors and rock, receiving rave reviews as the favorite fan experience and food selection of DWP 2024 festivals.
A favorite onsite haunt, The Dive Bar, will also be back, along with the Sonic Temple live art program, which will be bigger than ever in 2025. Featured artists from last year’s art program include Terry Urban (who will design a limited-edition hoodie for Sonic Temple 2025), Jay Howell, Monster Steve, Lamour Supreme, and AWAL.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
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… pic.twitter.com/exHf9AGrI5
— SonicTempleFestival (@SonicTempleFest) October 23, 2024
