Behemoth, Dethklok, Cradle Of Filth & More Join 2026 ‘Sonic Temple Festival’ Lineup

The 2026 edition of the Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, OH has added a fresh wave of extreme metal acts, highlighting the “blackened underbelly” of the event. This new batch features Behemoth, Dethklok, Cradle of Filth, Dying Fetus, Cattle Decapitation, Suffocation, and Nekrogoblikon, promising fans a brutal mix of black metal, death metal, and grindcore.

The festival returns to the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus next year, with previously announced headliners including My Chemical Romance, Coheed And Cambria, Dance Gavin Dance, Atreyu, and more. The full lineup now spans a wide range of rock and metal genres, from melodic post-hardcore to extreme metal, offering something for every fan.

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