The Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival has unveiled its full 2025 lineup, featuring headlining performances by Metallica (on two nights), Linkin Park, and Korn. The annual hard rock and metal festival will take place from May 8th to May 11th at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
This year’s lineup includes more than 100 acts, making it one of the largest in the festival’s history. After teasing initial performers like Metallica, Rob Zombie, and Alice in Chains back in September, organizers gradually unveiled additional acts via social media, culminating in the full announcement.
Headliners and Notable Performers
Thursday, May 8th: Korn will headline the opening night, with additional performances by Bad Omens, Three Days Grace (featuring the return of original vocalist Adam Gontier), Killswitch Engage, Jinjer, Ministry, and more.
Friday, May 9th: Metallica will take the stage for the first of two headlining sets as part of their “No Repeat Weekend” format, performing a different set each night. Friday’s lineup also includes Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Mastodon, Cannibal Corpse, Deafheaven, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed, and the highly anticipated reunion of Acid Bath.
Saturday, May 10th: A reunited Linkin Park, now featuring Emily Armstrong on vocals, will headline Saturday’s lineup, supported by Incubus, I Prevail, Trivium, Bullet for My Valentine, Jimmy Eat World, Underoath, and a reunited Crossfade.
Sunday, May 11th: Metallica will close out the festival with their second set, accompanied by performances from Alice in Chains, Arch Enemy, GWAR, and a reunited Power Trip.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Sonic Temple 2025, including both General Admission (GA) and VIP passes, are now on sale.
Statements from Organizers and Artists
Festival promoter Danny Wimmer expressed excitement about the lineup: “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.”
Adam Gontier, rejoining Three Days Grace for their first festival appearance since his return, added, “I couldn’t be more excited to not only be back together with the rest of the band, but having Three Days Grace joining all our friends and amazing bands at Sonic Temple is going to be a very special night.”
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