×

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival with KISS, Rival Sons, and more

May 25, 2023 at 12:59 PM and 1:00 PM  ·  Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH

Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
May 25
Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival
Past Concert

LineUp

Formed in LA, Tool blends dark metal with art rock, known for intricate, lengthy tracks like "Schism" & "Stinkfist". Winners of multiple Grammys, they celebrated 30 years with "Opiate²" in 2022.
Dayseeker blends post-hardcore with '80s synthpop in their 5th LP, "Dark Sun." Known for their unique style, the band collaborates with producer Daniel Braunstein.
Formed in Sacramento in 1988, Deftones are a GRAMMY®-winning band known for the platinum albums Adrenaline, Around The Fur, and White Pony. They've sold 10M records, topped charts, and launched the Dia De Los Deftones festival.
Chevelle, the Chicago alternative rock trio with brothers Pete and Sam Loeffler, boasts 7 #1 hits, 17 top 10 songs, and multiple platinum albums, making rock history.
From Ashes To New, a Lancaster, PA band, fuses hard rock, hip-hop, electronic, and alternative music, earning acclaim and millions of streams since 2013.
Knocked Loose, from Louisville, are known for their relentless hardcore sound. Over a decade, visits to Coachella and Bonnaroo, and the album "You Won’t Go Before You’re Supposed To," they’ve won acclaim for their unyielding intensity and potential.
Tallah, known for pioneering nu-core metal, collaborated with producer Josh Schroeder for their album 'The Generation Of Danger'. Known for dynamic vocals and innovative sound, they blend dark themes and intense musical intricacy.
Formed in 1999 in Huntington Beach, CA, Avenged Sevenfold (A7X) leads modern hard rock with over 2 billion streams and 10 million records sold. Known for their intense, melodic style, they've topped Billboard charts with hits, constantly evolving in the New Wave Of American Heavy Metal.
White Reaper, a rock band formed by Tony Esposito, Ryan Hater, Hunter Thompson, Nick & Sam Wilkerson, rose with albums like "White Reaper Does It Again" & hit "Might Be Right". Known for electric live shows & opening for Pearl Jam.
LA-based Starcrawler, known for their explosive live shows, blend modern rock with influences of X, The Go-Go's, and Rolling Stones. Celebrated by legends like Elton John and Iggy Pop, they've opened for Jack White and My Chemical Romance.
Fame on Fire blends rock, hip hop, and heavy music, known for their honest and bold style. Their debut album, LEVELS, showcases emotionally charged, diverse tracks.
Queens of the Stone Age, founded by Josh Homme post-Kyuss, gained fame with their 2000 album Rated R. Known for their heavy rock and psychedelic blend, they collaborated with artists like Dave Grohl and Elton John. Songs for the Deaf, featuring hits "No One Knows" and "Go with the Flow," elevated their status. Their 2013 album, ...Like Clockwork, topped Billboard charts. They've worked with producers like Mark Ronson and released albums such as Villains and In Times New Roman.... Their work has garnered Grammy nominations, showcasing their influence in modern rock.
Senses Fail, from Ridgewood, NJ, blend emo, screamo, and post-hardcore. Frontman Buddy Nielsen leads with resilience. Their debut, "Let It Enfold You," went Gold.
Formed in Venice, California, Suicidal Tendencies, led by Mike Muir, became influential in skatepunk and thrash metal. Known for "Institutionalized" and "You Can't Bring Me Down," their albums include a gold-certified "Lights, Camera, Revolution." They collaborated with Robert Trujillo and explored funk metal with Infectious Grooves. Despite lineup changes, they continued to release music and leave a lasting legacy in punk and metal scenes.
Proud Kentucky rockers Black Stone Cherry, known for emotive pop-rock hooks and headbanging riffs, return triumphantly with their eighth album, "Screamin’ At The Sky."
Philadelphia's Varials blend metal and hardcore for hits like "Romance" with 3M+ Spotify streams. Known for intense live shows with bands like All That Remains and critical acclaim from Decibel.
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.
Born from a small town's fascination with gothic themes, Black Veil Brides blends hard rock and heavy metal. Revered for anthems of empowerment, they have a global fanbase.
Yelawolf, from Gadsden, Alabama, is a Nashville-based artist and Slumerican founder known for Radioactive and gold-certified Love Story with hits “Till It’s Gone” and “Best Friend” featuring Eminem. He has collaborated with Ed Sheeran, Travis Barker, A$AP Rocky, and blink-182. He created a merchandise empire, a whiskey brand, and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! and in Peanut Butter Falcon.
Trivium, from Orlando, Florida, emerged in the early 21st century blending metalcore, thrash, and prog metal. Known for relentless touring, their breakthrough came with "Ascendancy" in 2005. "Shogun" (2008) highlighted narrative storytelling, while "The Sin and the Sentence" (2017) was acclaimed. Collaborations include producer David Draiman on "Vengeance Falls" (2013). Notable albums: "What the Dead Men Say" (2020), "In the Court of the Dragon" (2021). Frequent lineup changes, but core members include Matt Heafy and Paolo Gregoletto.
Ohio-based powerhouse BEARTOOTH, known for their unique blend of hard rock and hardcore, gained fame with hits like “The Past is Dead” and “Fed Up.” Their album Below topped charts in 2021. With over 900 million streams, they deliver emotional confessions through electrifying noise-rock chaos. Rolling Stone named them a must-know new artist, and their latest single “Riptide” epitomizes their battle with mental health and self-acceptance.
Malevolence, a metal band from Sheffield, UK, shines among heavy metal's elites. Known for their hard-hitting style and global tours including major festivals like Download and Knotfest.
Puscifer, an electro-rock band from Arizona, consists of Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell, and Carina Round. Known for theatrical live shows and tracks like "Existential Reckoning," they debuted on Mr. Show. They’ve played Coachella and Bonnaroo, collaborating with artists like Greg Edwards and Gunnar Olsen, creating an immersive concert experience.
From Dortmund, Germany, heavy metal band Angel Dust, founded in the '80s, transitioned from thrash to British power metal. Known for hits like "Bleed" and significant albums including "Into the Dark Past," they revived in 1998 under Century Media, toured extensively, and garnered a dedicated fanbase. Collaborations in the band include Dirk Thurisch and Bernd Aufermann.
Godsmack, from Lawrence, MA, boasts more Top 10 Rock songs than Foo Fighters or Aerosmith. Hits like "I Stand Alone" and "Voodoo" cement their hard rock legacy. Their self-titled debut went four-times platinum. Known for electrifying performances, the band has eight albums, four Grammy nominations, and a Billboard Music Award. Members Sully Erna, Robbie Merrill, Tony Rombola, and Shannon Larkin remain icons, with "Surrender" streaming success highlighting their enduring appeal. Visit Godsmack.com for more.
Nova Twins are a groundbreaking UK rock duo, praised by Tom Morello and Elton John. Known for their electric live shows and innovative sound, they are the first Black rock band shortlisted for the Mercury Music Prize. They’ve shared the stage with Foo Fighters, Muse, and Bring Me The Horizon, dominating festivals worldwide.
Badflower, a Los Angeles-bred and Nashville-based quartet, blends stress, sleeplessness, and truth into alternative anthems. Known for hits like “Ghost,” which went platinum and won iHeartRadio's “Rock Song of the Year,” they’ve shared the stage with Incubus and Shinedown, and gained accolades from Billboard. Their debut, Ok, I’m Sick, made LoudWire's “50 Best Rock Albums of 2019.”
NOTHING MORE, formed by Jonny Hawkins, Mark Vollelunga, Daniel Oliver, and Ben Anderson, crafts primal, cerebral rock with catchy hooks. The band boasts three GRAMMY nominations, two gold records, and hits like “This is the Time (Ballast)” and “TIRED OF WINNING.” Known for their fusion of accessibility and experimentation, Kerrang! named them key rock influencers, citing Hawkins as one of the Top 50 Greatest Rockstars. Their album CARNAL revisits the energy of their breakthrough, proving they are built to last.
From Dave Grohl's solo project to a rock titan, Foo Fighters embrace alt-rock anthems with hits like "This Is a Call." Grammy winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, they're known for relentless touring, diverse albums like "Sonic Highways," and overcoming drummer Taylor Hawkins' death.
Formed in NYC, The Pretty Reckless debuted in 2010 with hits like "Heaven Knows." Achieved Billboard success & toured with Guns N’ Roses. Known for breaking records & significant TV appearances.
Chicago-based Born of Osiris transitioned from deathcore to a technical death metal/metalcore blend, with hits like "Tomorrow We Die Alive." Known for twin-guitar leads and psychedelic keyboards, they've charted in the U.S. and collaborated with Nick Sampson. Key releases include "Soul Sphere" and "Angel or Alien."
Filter, formed by Richard Patrick, ex-NIN member, blends hard rock and electronic-leaning industrial sounds. Known for '90s hits like "Hey Man, Nice Shot" and "Take a Picture," the band achieved success with platinum albums "Short Bus" and "Title of Record." Collaborated with The Crystal Method and appeared on iconic soundtracks. Filter's sound evolved, marked by albums like "The Amalgamut" and "The Sun Comes Out Tonight." Despite lineup changes, Patrick remains the creative force, with recent work including 2023's "The Algorithm."
Seattle's Ayron Jones, known for blending gritty rock with raw emotion, rose independently and signed with Big Machine/John Varvatos Records. His debut single "Take Me Away" hit Top 5 at Rock Radio, followed by "Mercy." He broke barriers for black artists in rock, playing with Run DMC, Public Enemy, Jeff Beck, and opening for Guns N’ Roses and B.B. King.
The Warning, a Mexico-born sister trio, is known for their hard rock sound with catchy hooks. They've supported acts like Muse and Foo Fighters, and their 2022 album, ERROR, was acclaimed. They performed at the 2023 MTV VMAs, featured in major magazines, and contributed to Metallica's Blacklist with Alessia Cara. Chosen as the face of Pepsi Black in Mexico, their cultural impact is significant.
India's Bloodywood blends metal with Indian folk, using Dhol, flute, and Tumbi. Known for thunderous Hindi/Punjabi choruses and powerful rap verses.
Sublime with Rome, a California ska alternative rock group formed in 2010 by Rome Ramirez, Eric Wilson, and Bud Gaugh, is known for hits like "Santeria" and "What I Got." They collaborated with Slightly Stoopid on "Cool & Collected" and toured 27 cities in 2023. The group, with new drummer Joe Tomino, released the EP Tangerine Skies, featuring talents like Neal Avron and Gabrial McNair. Their final self-titled album celebrates a 15-year journey.

Concert Info

Videos

Top Tracks

More Concerts in Columbus, OH

You May Also Like

Report a problem
Cancel
See All Results