Greater than 140 bands have joined the lineup at US competition Sonic Temple competition.
The weekender – which is able to return to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio from Might 14 to 17 – has introduced headliners Instrument and Shinedown, who’ll be a part of previously-announced names My Chemical Romance and Deliver Me The Horizon in topping the principle stage.
Rounding out the five-stage, four-day occasion might be Megadeth, Halestorm, Alter Bridge, Sepultura, Anthrax, Pierce The Veil, Staind, Good Charlotte, Godsmack, Bush, Rise In opposition to, Breaking Benjamin, Public Enemy, Amon Amarth, In Flames, Kreator, Cradle Of Filth and plenty of, many extra.
Shinedown singer Brent Smith feedback: “Barry [Kerch, drums], Zach [Myers, guitars], Eric [Bass, bass] and I’ve waited for this chance to be a headliner at Sonic Temple for a really very long time. We’re going to go all out for this efficiency.
“We all know the followers have very excessive expectations. So with that being mentioned, we’re going to give all of Ohio all the things we’ve obtained!!!! Thanks to [promoter] Danny Wimmer for this unbelievable alternative!!! LET’S GO SHINEDOWN NATION.”
Tickets to Sonic Temple 2026 – together with weekend passes, day passes, VIP and Premium Experiences – can be found now by way of the competition’s web site.
Sonic Temple was launched in 2019, changing its predecessor Rock On The Vary on the grounds of what was then known as Mapfre Stadium. The 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions had been compromised by the Covid-19 pandemic, however the competition returned in 2023 and has been an annual fixture ever since.
Final 12 months, Korn, Metallica (enjoying two units throughout two days) and Linkin Park headlined, and 2026 will mark the primary 12 months that the occasion could have 5 levels.
A number of Sonic Temple 2026 performances are being promoted as ‘particular appearances’. They embrace the units from Megadeth and Sepultura, every of whom might be enjoying their respective farewell tour. DragonForce’s present will mark 20 years of their album Inhuman Rampage, and Snot and Egypt Central might be performing off the again of current reunions.