Sonic Temple Announces Nearly 150 Artists for 2027

Sonic Temple organizers have announced nearly 150 artists for the 2027 festival, scheduled for May 13-16 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Blink-182, Iron Maiden, Falling in Reverse and Korn will headline the four days, closing Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The daily bills also feature acts including Turnstile, The Offspring and Knocked Loose on Thursday; Alice in Chains and A Perfect Circle on Friday; A Day to Remember, Beartooth and The Prodigy on Saturday; and Faith No More, Primus and Ministry on Sunday. The full announced lineup spans rock and metal acts across multiple generations, alongside artists from other genres. Faith No More is billed for Sunday. The announcement describes the appearance as the band’s first announced U.S. show of its return; another description characterizes it as a rare U.S. reunion show. The performance remains scheduled, rather than completed. The bill includes several reunion or special appearances. Circa Survive is listed for an exclusive Ohio reunion show, while Forever the Sickest Kids, Palisades, Cute Is What We Aim For and The Color Morale are set for reunion sets. Ghostemane is also listed for a return to...