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


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


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 2-14-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 2-14-25!

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 2-14-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 2-14-25!

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Bleeding Through Share Their Single and Video for “I Am Resistance” Ft. Andrew Neufeld (Comback Kid)


SoCal metalcore band, Bleeding Through, are gearing up for the release of their ninth full length album, Nine. It comes out on February 14th via SharpTone Records. They have now revealed their new single, “I Am Resistance,” featuring Comeback Kid vocalist, Andrew Neufeld. Check out the visualizer video for the track and more below.
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John Arnold of Bleeding Through Branches Out with Cerebellion’s Latest Single “The Fight”


Following up the release of “Back to the Start” and their Anthrax cover of “Burst,” Orange County’s Cerebellion has returned with their latest single, “The Fight.” It’s a dark, melodic, and riff-heavy anthem that solidifies them as one of the most dynamic and heartfelt bands on the scene today. Founded in 2009 by twin brothers John Arnold (guitarist of Bleeding Through) and Joe Arnold (vocals),  For fans of bands like Demon Hunter, All That Remains, and Righteous Vendetta, they are a balance of technical proficiency and massive hooks. Rounded out by bassist Marc Battung and drummer Jimmy Schultz. Check out “The Fight” here!Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Damnation Festival Part 2 Live at Bowlers Exhibition Centre


Saturday’s main event kicks off with Pijn, whose darkly atmospheric set is characterised by long cello-endowed instrumental passages that build with a slow burn towards intense climaxes.Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Damnation Festival 2024 Part 1- A Night of Salvation 2024 Live at Bowlers Exhibition Centre


Damnation Festival, now into its third year at the venue of Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, has become a staple of the UK metal calendar and is apparently now the largest indoor metal festival in Europe.Continue reading


Bleeding Through Shares a New Single and Music Video for “Path Of Our Disease” – New Album “Nine” Coming Soon


Southern California metalcore giants Bleeding Through are back! After much anticipation, the band has announced their long-awaited, ninth full length album, NINE, will be released on February 14th via SharpTone Records. Following the release of eviscerating singles, “Our Brand Is Chaos,” and “Dead But So Alive,” Bleeding Through emerges six years after the release of Love Will Kill All, for one of the most vicious and unrelenting records of their celebrated career, NINE. Listen to and watch the video for the new track, “Path Of Our Disease” now!Continue reading


FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Damnation Festival Kicks off Today with Cradle of Filth, Bleeding Through, Russian Circles, Nails, Decapitated, The Ocean, Employed To Serve, Morne, Mizmor, and More


 

Ghost Cult is once again honored to cover Damnation Festival this year, kicking off with A Night of Salvation pre-party, and tomorrow proper all-dayer. The fest has been around almost as long as Ghost Cult has, and we love supporting this music and staff! Taking place at Manchester, UK’s BEC Arena once again, our expert team will bring you the coverage of some of the best underground Metal and metal-adjacent bands in the world in a curated setting with many unique one-of-a-kind shows. The usually sold-out event still has tickets on sale at the links below, and they even have a great app (we tested it). Let’s delve into a quick preview of the fest for those attending or curious about one of the best metal festivals we have covered (check out our 2023 coverage here)! Continue reading


Unearth Book 20th Anniversary Show for Their Album “The Oncoming Storm” with Bleeding Through, Fuming Mouth, High Command and Others



On Saturday, June 15th, Unearth will celebrate 20 years of their Metal Blade Records album, The Oncoming Storm, with Storm Fest, at Big Night Live in Boston. The band will play the record in its entirety, along with a selection of other songs from their catalog. Joining them, at their first all ages gig in the city for 21 years, will be Bleeding Through, Overcast, Fuming Mouth, All Out War, High Command, and Apes. Read more from Unearth below.
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