Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival: Foo Fighters & Deftones - Sunday in Columbus - May 29, 2023

grandson

1 concert

Jordan Benjamin, known as grandson, is a Canadian-American artist blending alternative rock, rap rock, and hip hop with a political edge. Born in New Jersey and raised in Toronto, he is celebrated for addressing social issues through songs like "Blood // Water," a SOCAN Songwriting Prize winner. His albums include "Death of an Optimist," "I Love You, I'm Trying," and "INERTIA." He has collaborated with artists like Mike Shinoda and Jessie Reyez.

Nova Twins

4 concerts

UK rock duo Nova Twins are Mercury Music Prize and two-time BRIT Award nominees, and 2026 MOBO winners for Best Alternative Music Act. Their 2022 Mercury shortlist made them the first Black rock band nominated. Third album: Parasites & Butterflies.

NOTHING MORE

2 concerts

NOTHING MORE is a rock band led by Jonny Hawkins with Mark Vollelunga, Daniel Oliver, and Ben Anderson. They’ve earned three GRAMMY nominations and two gold plaques. Their 2022 album SPIRITS spawned “You Don’t Know What Love Means” and Top 5 hit “Tired of Winning.”

Foo Fighters

15 concerts

Formed from Dave Grohl’s 1995 solo project, Foo Fighters became a major modern rock band with hits like This Is a Call. Known for melodic alt-rock, they’ve won multiple Grammys and were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.

The Pretty Reckless

23 concerts

Formed in New York City in 2008, The Pretty Reckless is a rock band fronted by Taylor Momsen. Their 2010 debut Light Me Up launched hits like gold-certified “Heaven Knows.” They’re the first female-fronted band with nine #1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart.

Filter

4 concerts

Richard Patrick formed Filter after touring as Nine Inch Nails’ guitarist. Filter’s debut Short Bus went platinum with “Hey Man Nice Shot,” followed by platinum Title of Record featuring “Take a Picture,” and albums including The Amalgamut and Crazy Eyes.

Ayron Jones

8 concerts

Seattle guitarist and singer Ayron Jones is a gritty, genre-blending rock artist. His debut single Take Me Away hit Top 5 at Rock Radio. Signed to Big Machine/John Varvatos Records, he’s played with Run DMC and Jeff Beck, and opened for Guns N’ Roses and B.B. King.

Sublime With Rome

2 concerts

Sublime with Rome is a California ska alternative rock group formed in 2010 by Rome Ramirez, Eric Wilson, and Bud Gaugh. Known for live sing-along favorites like “Santeria,” “Wrong Way,” and “What I Got,” they released the EP Tangerine Skies.

Deftones

2 concerts

Deftones are known for a ferocious yet dreamlike sound across nine studio albums. Their debut Adrenaline was followed by landmark releases like White Pony, Diamond Eyes, and Ohms, which earned their second and third Grammy nominations.

Zero 9:36

21 concerts

Philadelphia artist Zero 9:36 fuses heavy riffs and hip hop grit—raw emotion, sharp lyrics, cinematic tension and big hooks—breaking out in rock/alt with anthems of anxiety and resilience.

Starcrawler

8 concerts

Los Angeles rock band Starcrawler are known for explosive live shows. The 5-piece features frontwoman Arrow De Wilde plus Henri Cash, Bill Cash, Seth Carolina, and Tim Franco. They’ve released two studio albums and the single "Roadkill."

The Bronx

1 concert

Los Angeles band The Bronx formed in 2002 and released a self-titled debut in 2003. They’ve issued six albums as The Bronx and three as alter ego Mariachi El Bronx, praised for hard-hitting, catchy hard rock.

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.

Bob Vylan

White Reaper

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.

AWOLNATION

LA-based Aaron Bruno leads AWOLNATION, blending pop-friendly electronic & alt-rock; hit “Sail,” multi-platinum sales/streams, chart-topping singles & global tours.

Poorstacy

Jawbreaker

West Coast punk-pop trio Jawbreaker, known for poetic lyrics and energetic shows, influenced emo and punk with hits like "24 Hour Revenge Therapy" and "Dear You".