Read more about what one reporter took away from his first trips to Ohio’s two premier metal festivals.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival
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Fans flock from all over for Sonic Temple’s final day
Crowd surfing is the rock ‘n’ roll version of the trust fall at a company retreat – but it’s an act we may take for granted in America. “That would never happen, crowd surfing would never happen in Colombia,” festival attendee and Columbia native Juan said. “I mean, this is the first time I’ve seen […]
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COLUMNS: First music festival, first Sonic Temple experience afterthoughts
Experience the chaos, community, and unforgettable moments at Ohio’s Sonic Temple Festival.
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Mansfielders among Sonic Temple ‘glampers’
Discover why Sonic Temple glampers choose RV camping for comfort, camaraderie, and exclusive perks.
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The crowd, the outfits and the energy of Sonic Temple Day 2 (in photos)
Experience the vibrant energy and unique styles from Sonic Temple Day 2 — check out the festival’s unforgettable moments in photos!
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Sonic Temple Day 2: Good generational brainwashing makes live rock shows eternal
Discover how family traditions and generational passion keep live music festivals alive.
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Show stoppers: Top 10 performances from Sonic Temple Day One
Discover the top 10 electrifying performances from Sonic Temple Day One 🤘
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Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival announces 2026 lineup
After hosting the largest rock event in Ohio history and breaking all attendance records in 2025, Sonic Temple is excited to reveal the full lineup for the pinnacle of rock festivals in America May 14-17, 2026 at historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Organizers announced the festival will include more than 140 bands across five […]
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Ohio (once again) rocks the world
COLUMBUS — Most did not have Metallica covering “Hang on Sloopy” as tens of thousands of metal fans sang, O-H-I-O, on their 2025 list. Hang on Sloopy, Ohio’s official Rock-N-Roll anthem, was a nice homage to the state that hosted one of the largest rock and metal festivals in the U.S. Metallica wrapped the four-day […]
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REVIEW: Metallica and Sonic Temple Day 2
COLUMBUS — “So let it be written, so let it be done.” That quote from the 1956 film, The Ten Commandments, was a perfect kickoff to Metallica’s headlining show as it opened with Creeping Death from the album Ride the Lightning. That verse was in the chorus. The second day of Sonic Temple Music and […]