Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival: Kiss & Rob Zombie - Saturday in Columbus - May 28, 2023

Black Veil Brides

31 concerts

Formed in a small town, Black Veil Brides blend hard rock, gothic theatrics and modern heavy metal, drawing a devoted global fanbase with anthemic catharsis.

Rival Sons

24 concerts

California rock ’n’ roll band Rival Sons: raw, no-frills style; GRAMMY-nominated Feral Roots (“Too Bad”); #1 Rock Radio hit “Do Your Worst” (60M+ streams).

Avatar

25 concerts

Swedish metal band Avatar: theatrical, eerie misfit art exploring the subconscious—haunting, heavy, surreal soundscapes and dark fun beyond flesh and spirit.

Yelawolf

20 concerts

Born in Gadsden, Alabama, Nashville rapper Yelawolf (Slumerican founder) went multi‑platinum with Radioactive, gold Love Story (#3) and hits “Till It’s Gone,” “Best Friend” (Eminem) & “You and Me”; collab’d with Ed Sheeran, Travis Barker, A$AP Rocky & more.

Trivium

4 concerts

Orlando, FL metal titans Trivium blend metalcore, thrash & prog with melodic death; breakout “Ascendancy,” epic “Shogun”; toured worldwide; worked w/ David Draiman.

Puscifer

16 concerts

Puscifer—Keenan, Carina Round & Mat Mitchell—blend alt-rock, wit & theater; Coachella/Bonnaroo, Sessanta fest, Yellowstone S1 music, Billboard Top 200; collabs: Reznor/Ross.

Giovannie and the Hired Guns

21 concerts

Giovannie & The Hired Guns, from Stephenville, TX, blend rock and country with raw emotion. Known for electrifying live shows, they've amassed millions of streams organically.

Dead Poet Society

19 concerts

Dead Poet Society is an American rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2013. Known for their blend of alternative, indie, and blues rock, with a "heavy indie rock" sound, they released their debut album "-!-" in 2021. The band is currently touring, promoting their latest album, "FISSION".

Rob Zombie

22 concerts

Haverhill, MA shock-rock/metal icon: ex–White Zombie; solo hits “Dragula.” Multi‑platinum/gold albums incl. Hellbilly Deluxe; 7 straight Top‑10 LPs.

From Ashes to New

19 concerts

Lancaster, PA’s From Ashes To New fuse hard rock, hip-hop, electronic & alt into anthemic rap-rock; 100M+ streams, radio hits, sold-out shows, praised by Loudwire/AP.

Tigercub

12 concerts

English alt-rock/power trio led by Jamie Hall; post-grunge with towering, maximalist punch. Broke through in 2016; UK Top 20 in 2021; released on Stone Gossard’s Loosegroove.

Senses Fail

23 concerts

Ridgewood, NJ post-hardcore/emo staples Senses Fail, led by Buddy Nielsen; famed for evolving sound and gold debut album Let It Enfold You.

MOTHICA

21 concerts

MOTHICA, born McKenzie Ellis in Oklahoma City, is an American singer known for her alternative pop, rock, and emo-influenced music. She gained prominence with her viral hit "VICES" and is recognized for her candid lyrics addressing mental health and trauma. Her albums include "Blue Hour," "Nocturnal," and "Kissing Death." She also heads Heavy Heart Records.

Varials

31 concerts

Philadelphia hardcore/nu-metal band Varials: raw, honest and cathartic; known for Pain Again, In Darkness & Scars for You to Remember; produced with Josh Schroeder.

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival

1 concert

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, established in 2019, is a premier hard rock and metal festival. It is known for its high-energy performances across multiple stages, showcasing diverse genres including alternative rock and punk. The festival also features immersive art installations, transforming the experience into a vibrant celebration of music and visual artistry.