A fresh lineup of after shows surrounding the 2026 Sonic Temple Festival has been revealed. The festival itself will run May 14-17 at the Historic Crew Stadium, featuring headliners like Tool, My Chemical Romance, and more, but fans can now also catch intimate club sets from some of metal’s heaviest acts.
Those shows are all taking place in Columbus, OH (where the festival is), and are:
5/14 Deicide, Rotting Christ & Immolation @ The King Of Clubs
5/14 Orthodox, Legion & Violent Nature @ Ace Of Cups
5/16 Dying Fetus & Biohazard @ Ace Of Cups
5/16 Gideon, Mugshot & Samarra @ Donatos
5/17 156/Silence, Fox Lake & Gorroh @ Ace Of Cups
“The Official Sonic Temple 2026 Aftershow lineup just dropped, bringing even more music to Columbus all Sonic Temple week,” wrote Sonic Temple organizers of the afterparties. “If you’re a 2026 passholder, you get priority access. Check your email for your presale code.”
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