More than 100 bands will take the stage during the four-day destination event, marking its biggest year ever. The festival will feature a massive lineup of rock royalty including LINKIN PARK with new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong; they will make their debut at Sonic Temple headlining on Saturday in one of the band’s first shows in seven years. As previously announced, Metallica will also appear at Sonic Temple for the first time ever in2025 for a “No Repeat Weekend” offering two unique headlining sets over two nights (Friday and Sunday).

Thursday night at Sonic Temple will feature headliner Korn, along with Bad Omens and Three Days Grace. On Friday, Metallica will be supported by Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper, and on Saturday LINKIN PARK will be supported by Incubus and I Prevail. Metallica will close out the weekend on Sunday night with Alice In Chains and Chevelle. “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,” says Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents.

“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!” Korn said, “We’re looking forward to coming back and headlining Sonic Temple in 2025 for our friends at DWP and performing for all of our incredible fans in Columbus, Ohio.”

Other highlights for Sonic Temple2025 include:
●Three Days Grace: Highly demanded reunion with original vocalist Adam Gontier
●GWAR: Celebrating their 40th anniversary