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 gathering is set for May 8th through the 11th at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. As previously reported, fest organizers unveiled Metallica, Rob Zombie, and Alice in Chains as Sonic Temple’s initial acts back in September, eventually revealing 41 artists in total via daily social media posts. Now, all the bands have been announced for the four-day fest, taking the lineup to more than 100 acts.
The opening Thursday of the fest (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 also taking place that day.
Friday night (May 9th) will see the first of two Metallica headlining slots, as the thrash 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.
On Saturday (May 10th), a reunited Linkin Park, featuring Emily Armstrong on vocals, will headline following sets by Incubus, I Prevail, and Trivium. Bullet for My Valentine, Jimmy Eat World, Underoath, and a reunited Crossfade also highlight that day’s slate.
Finally, Sunday (May 11th) will be headlined by Metallica, who will perform a completely different set than their Friday slot. Other notable acts playing the final day include Alice in Chains, Arch Enemy, GWAR, and a reunited Power Trip.
Tickets to Sonic Temple 2025, including GA and VIP passes, are now on sale.
“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,” said fest promoter Danny Wimmer in a press release. “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!”
Added Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace: “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 as our first festival appearance is going to be a very special night.”
Check out the full 2025 lineup poster below.