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Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival Announces Music Set Times, Two Special After Parties, New Bands with Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, Alice in Chains, Rob Zombie, and More

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The Biggest Rock Fest in Columbus History, Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival officially kicks off in less than two weeks, May 8-11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Ohio. Producer Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to announce the music performance set times, two special after parties, and the launch of the 2025 mobile app so fans can start building their dream itineraries for the four-day event. Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival will feature more than 100 bands on 4 stages, including Metallica in their festival debut, offering a “No Repeat Weekend” with two nights, two unique sets on Friday and Sunday. On Thursday, Korn will headline after sets from 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. In addition to the previously announced acts, Sonic Temple now features Three 6 Mafia, Insane Clown Posse, Shadows Fall, Bleeding Through and Terror.Continue reading →


Armored Saint to Begin Work on Their Ninth Album – On Tour Soon

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Following early May festival performances at Bangers Open Air (São Paulo, Brazil) and Sonic Temple Festival (Columbus, Ohio), heavy metal icons, Armored Saint, will enter the studio to begin recording their ninth studio album. It is tentatively slated for a Spring 2026 release through Metal Blade Records. In September, they join W.A.S.P. for a trio of UK shows, before supporting Michael Schenker on his My Years With UFO US tour. Along with all this, the band are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their second album, Delirious Nomad, which includes the release of a limited edition guitar. Find out more below.
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W.A.S.P. Share a Cover of “Paint It Black” by The Rolling Stones – South American and European Tours Kicking Off Soon

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W.A.S.P. have just dropped the lyric video for their rendition of The Rolling Stones’ classic, “Paint It Black.” The song is taken from the digital release of Bonus Tracks & B-Sides from the W.A.S.P. The 7 Savage boxset. This comes just a few weeks before they hit the next wave of their Album ONE Alive tour, in South America, Europe and the UK. Catch the lyric video and live listings below.
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Sonic Temple Books Metallica, Linkin Park, Korn, Bad Omens, Rob Zombie, Incubus, Alice In Chains, Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, I Prevail, Chevelle, and More

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The full music lineup has been announced for the fourth year of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival, including some incredible firsts for the Pinnacle of Rock Festivals in America, held May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.

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 in 2025 for a “No Repeat Weekend” offering two unique headlining sets over two nights (Friday and Sunday).Continue reading →


W.A.S.P. Announce 40th Anniversary Tour Contest

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In 2024, W.A.S.P. are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album (released August 17, 1984), with a North American tour kicking off in late October. In conjunction with the live run, they have announced a tour contest, giving away prizes from event tickets to luxury stays. Keep reading below to find out more.
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INTERVIEW: John Bush (Armored Saint, ex Anthrax) Talks Category 7 and Finding New Frontiers as a Metal Singer

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In this episode, we chat with one of out most frequent guests: John Bush of Armored Saint (ex Anthrax)and now Category7! The new heavy metal collective featuring the all-star lineup of Bush, Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (ex Machine Head, Kerry King, ex Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus) and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill)! The band’s self-titled debut full-length, set for release on July 26th via Metal Blade Records. We talked to John evolving as a singer over the years, the new material and opportunities it offers, touring, how James Hetfield of Metallica became a fan, and much more!   Continue reading →


Amon Amarth, Architects, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Clutch, Hatebreed, Mayhem, Exodus, and More Booked for Alcatraz Festival 2024

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UPDATED: Dio Disciples featuring Anthrax singer Joey Belladonna has been added to the festival replacing Dokken.

Alcatraz Festival promises to be one of the best European metal fests in recent memory with a banger line-up! The festival has already booked Architects, Opeth, Cradle of Filth, Clutch, Hatebreed, Mayhem, Exodus, Satyricon, Paradise Lost, Watain, Dark Tranquillity, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life of Agony, Left to Die, and many more! Passes are on sale now and the full schedule and running order will be released soon. Alcatraz Festival takes place on August 9th, 10, and 11th in Belgium!Continue reading →


Alcatraz Festival 2024 Books Architects, Amon Amarth, Opeth, Clutch, Cradle Of Filth, Hatebreed, Satyricon, Mayhem, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Dark Tranquility, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life Of Agony, and More!

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Long-running Belgian Metal Festival Alcatraz 2024 has announced their full lineup! Taking place August 9-11 with a pre-party with Tribute bands on the 8th! Headlined by Architects, Amon Amarth, and Opeth, other bands on the bill featured are Clutch, Cradle Of Filth, Hatebreed, Satyricon, Mayhem, Paradise Lost, Exodus, Watain, Dark Tranquility, Spiritbox, Korpiklaani, Jinjer, Life Of Agony, Armored Saint, Madball, Tnfofficial, Lord Of The Lost, Orden Ogan, Finntroll , Septicflesh, Orange Goblin, Soilthe, Benediction, Brant Bjork, Eclipse, Raven, Terrorizer, Misery Index, Heathen, Green Lung, Legion Of The Damned, Massacre, Monkey3, Cro-Mags, Truck Fighters, Bodysnatcher, Cripple Black Phoenix, Fen , The Casualties, Exumer, Skeletal Remains, Left To Die, Audrey Horne , Thronehammer, and many others are booked for the festival. After Thre Burial was originally announced, but has canceled their appearance. The full lineup post and ticket links for the fest can be found below! Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Queensryche and Armored Saint – Live at Ace of Spades

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Ace of Spades is a short drive from my home, here in Sacramento, but unless I really want to deal with humans, I do not get there often. In this town, I do not know security, the will-call person, or anyone for that matter, so when I do go it is always a crap shoot if something goes sideways. However, this time I made sure I was getting in; no matter if a photopass was waiting for me or not. With tickets in hand, I was not missing this show, I checked in!Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Joey Vera of Armored Saint on Touring with Queensrÿche, and Progress Towards Their Next Album

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Ghost Cult Keefy chatted once again with a friend to the channel Joey Vera of Armored Saint! the band is about to join up with Queensryche to tour the US, with both bands playing old-school sets. Joey discussed the tour, the artistry of bass playing, and the bands’ plans for a new record, due out in 2025 via Metal Blade Records!Continue reading →