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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
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Tool, formed in LA, blend metal, art rock, and prog with dark, layered epics like "Schism" and "Ænima." Known for complex time signatures, Grammy wins, and cult devotion.
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.
Kentucky’s Black Stone Cherry blend hard rock, blues, and soul across 8 albums, scoring UK Top 20 hits and US radio singles with tight, collaborative songwriting.
Swedish metal band Avatar blends dark, theatrical styles with deep, surreal themes. Known for bold sounds and boundary-pushing, they explore eerie, imaginative realms.
Pennywise, from Hermosa Beach, CA, is a legendary punk band known for their energetic anthems like "Same Old Story" and "Bro Hymn." Their sound blends subversion and celebration, capturing the essence of California and making them a staple on SoCal radio and global festivals. With members Jim Lindberg, Fletcher Dragge, Byron McMackin, and Randy Bradbury, they've collaborated with producer Cameron Webb.
UK’s Nova Twins are a genre-defying rock duo, Mercury Prize and BRIT nominees known for electrifying live shows, bold sound, and sharing stages with Foo Fighters and Muse.
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.
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.
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*.
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.
Born from Dave Grohl’s solo project post-Nirvana, Foo Fighters are a top alt-rock band known for hits like "This Is a Call," multiple Grammys, and a 2021 Rock Hall induction.
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."
Richard Patrick, born in the U.S., is Filter’s frontman and former Nine Inch Nails guitarist. Known for hits like "Hey Man Nice Shot" and "Take a Picture," he’s a rock pioneer with multiple platinum albums.
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.
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.
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.
Vended, known for their raw energy and authentic heavy music style, delivers a bold, passionate sound. Their debut album showcases rapid growth and an engaging, visceral experience.
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.
Sleeping With Sirens, a modern alternative rock band, blend honest lyrics, memorable riffs, and powerful drums. Known for hits like "If You Can't Hang," they've shaped the genre over 14 years.
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.
Deftones, known for their ferocious yet dreamlike sound, blend metal and atmosphere across nine albums, including hits like "White Pony." They've earned Grammy nods and worked with producer Nick Raskulinecz.
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.
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.
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.
Bullet For My Valentine, Welsh metal band known for hits like "The Poison" and "Fever," has sold 3.5M albums, toured globally, and earned gold status and top UK chart spots.
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 intense, genre-bending metalcore, crafts raw, primal music recorded live with producer Josh Schroeder, exploring deep themes through concept albums.
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.
Avenged Sevenfold, from Huntington Beach, CA, is a hard rock band known for melodic intensity and over 10M records sold, 2 No.1 Billboard albums, and hits in 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.

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