Photo Courtesy of Danny WImmer Presents

Among the most requested artists to perform at Sonic Temple in Columbus , OH., Metallica remains in a category all their own. The band was the single most requested band ever and now, the fans in Ohio will get their fill as Danny Wimmer Presents welcomes Metallica as the headliners for the 2025 edition of the festival.  

Metallica will anchor both the Friday and Sunday nights of the four-day weekend, set to take place May 8th through the 11th at Historic Crew Stadium. The festival appearance is part of the band's additional slate of M72 World Tour North American dates recently confirmed. Metallica will play two unique sets, following their No Repeat Weekend format. 

Additionally, the mammoth announcement includes confirmation that Rob Zombie and Alice In Chains will take on the respective direct support duties for the Friday and Sunday plays. The trio of bands are the first of more than 100 artists that will be announced in the coming months. 

"Every year we ask our fans who they want to see at Sonic Temple, and the answer this year was clear — Metallica! We've been trying to get Metallica to Sonic Temple for the last five years, and are ready to bring two nights of Metallica to Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio next May," shared Danny WImmer.

"This is just the start; we'll have more than 100 bands playing across 4 stages for 4 days, including Rob Zombie and Alice In Chains as direct support for Metallica. We're so excited about this lineup that we'll be announcing artists daily for the next month, so there's a lot for fans to look forward to."

Fans are encouraged to sign up for the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival e-mail list to gain access to the exclusive pre-sale set for September 23 at Noon ET. Passes will go on sale to the general public starting September 25th at 10am ET various upgrades and ticket packages.