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


Babymetal Share Their Single and Video for “from me to u” Ft Poppy – New Album Coming Soon


Japanese metal icons, Babymetal, recently announced their new album, Metal Forth, due for release on June 13th. They have now dropped a new single from the record, titled “from me to u,” Accompanied by an official music video, it also features a guest appearance from Poppy. Catch the new video and more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bloodywood – Nu Delhi


With a pair of studio albums under their belt (including 2022’s magnificent work Rakshak), Metalcore/Indian-inspired Folk/Hip-Hop standouts Bloodywood have both carved out a bit of a signature sound whilst also leaving room to continue experimenting and injecting flair and originality into their work.Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 3-21-25 


 

From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for  3-21-25!

What is your favorite album cover this week? 

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Jinjer Book North American Tour Dates with Babymetal and Bloodywood


Ukrainian progressive groove metal icons, Jinjer, have announced their return to North American venues, joining Bloodywood and headliners, Babymetal this Summer. The dates kick off on July 5 in Milwaukee, WI, wrapping on July 23 in Phoenix, AZ, and see Jinjer playing in support of their recent full-length album, Duél, (Napalm Records). Citi and artist presales are live, with various additional early presales coming throughout the week. General on-sale begins Friday, March 21 at 10:00am local time. Find the live listings and more below.
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 3-21-25 


 

From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for  3-21-25!

What is your favorite album cover this week? 

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Bloodywood Share Their Single and Video “Tadka” – New Album Coming Soon


Indian metal torchbearers, Bloodywood, have shared the video for their new single, “Tadka.” The track has dropped just as the band announce their new album, Nu Delhi, due out on the  21st of March via Fearless Records. Catch the video and more from Bloodywood below.
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Bloodywood Share Their New Single and Video for “Bekhauf” Ft. Babymetal


Indian metal torchbearers, Bloodywood, have released their latest single, “Bekhauf,” via Fearless Records, and in collaboration with Babymetal. It comes with an animated, anime video game-styled music video, and closely follows the band’s recent single “Nu Delhi.” Watch it below and find out more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Polar – Five Arrows


It seemed as if it was the end for the Guildford-based Metalcore stalwarts Polar after having lost a lot of members of the original band in 2023. 

Not content with letting the band be put to rest, Adam Woodford decided to bring on a whole new team and carry on the passion project. Continue reading


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


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