The daily music schedule for Bourbon & Beyond and details for the festival’s Culinary Atelier and The Bourbon Experience programming have been announced for the World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival, held from September 19-22 at the Highland Festival Groundsat Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Fans can still join in on the fun at the World’s Largest Bourbon & Music Festival by securing a pass at BourbonAndBeyond.com or via Shop Pay at https://www.dwpbourbon.com/, allowing fans to utilize the buy now, pay later installment plan. Weekend GA and select single day passes are still available, but in limited supply. Passes for this year’s Bourbon & Beyond are selling out in record time, including weekend Mint VIP, Angel’s Envy Top Shelf, Friday VIP, Saturday GA and Mint VIP and Sunday Mint VIP. Fans are encouraged to act fast and secure their spot at the biggest Bourbon & Beyond in the festival’s history.
“No Repeat Weekend”: Two Nights With Two Unique Sets (Fri & Sun)
To Historic Crew Stadium In Columbus, Ohio
During The Four-Day Festival On May 8-11, 2025
Plus, Exclusive Metallica Experiences All Weekend
The Pinnacle Of Rock Festivals In America Also Announces:
Rob Zombie (Friday, May 9) &
Alice In Chains (Sunday, May 11)
More Than 100 Bands, Including 2 Additional Headliners, To Be Announced Daily Beginning September 20
Pass Presale Begins Monday September 23 At Noon ET
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Fans asked and Danny Wimmer Presents delivered—Metallica is headed to Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival for the first time ever in 2025! Metallica has been the #1 most requested act to play the destination event, and to celebrate the occasion, they are bringing two full headlining spots for a “No Repeat Weekend.” Metallica will close out both Friday and Sunday nights of the four-day festival weekend, taking place on May 8, 9, 10 & 11 at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
This will be the band’s first time back to Columbus since 2017 and is their only appearance in the region in 2025. The partnership between Metallica and DWP began when the band headlined two nights with two unique sets at multiple DWP events in 2021, and DWP is thrilled to be able to bring them to Sonic Temple in 2025!
In addition to the band’s anticipated performances, fans will be able to enjoy a variety of Metallica onsite experiences all weekend long, including the BLACKENED Whiskey Bar and BLACKENED Burger Bar, featuring a collaboration between BLACKENED Whiskey, celebrity chef Chris Santos and Metallica. The BLACKENED Burger Bar is where exceptional spirits, culinary creations, and the power of music collide in a fusion of flavors and rock, receiving rave reviews as the favorite fan experience and food selection of DWP 2024 festivals.
A favorite onsite haunt, The Dive Bar, will also be back, along with the Sonic Temple live art program, which will be bigger than ever in 2025. Featured artists from last year’s art program include Terry Urban (who will be designing a limited-edition hoodie for Sonic Temple 2025), Jay Howell, Monster Steve, Lamour Supreme and AWAL.
Fans can sign up now for the Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival email list HERE to participate in the exclusive pass presale opportunity, which begins Monday, September 23 at Noon ET. Passes will go on sale to the general public beginning Wednesday, September 25 at 10 am ET and will include 2-Day Rock Royalty Reserved packages (with reserved seats for the first time in the history of the festival, as well as commemorative gifts). Columbus Owners Club and RV Camping purchasers will have the first chance to renew their passes for 2025 at 10 am ET on Monday as well.
“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,” said Danny Wimmer, Founder of Danny Wimmer Presents. “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 in 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.”
Watch the official Metallica x Sonic Temple 2025 festival announcement trailer here:
In addition to Metallica, DWP is pleased to announce two of the biggest artists in rock and metal will be playing in direct support: Rob Zombie on Friday, May 9 and Alice In Chains on Sunday, May 11. More than 100 bands will take the stage across the four-day weekend, for the biggest year ever of the Pinnacle ofRock Festivals in America. More acts, including two additional headliners, will be announced daily beginning September 20. Stay tuned to official Sonic Temple social media channels, website and app for the latest information.
Fans can enjoy the complete Sonic Temple experience with a 4-Day weekend pass, which will be available as Field GA, Stadium GA, VIP, as well as Columbus Owner’s Club pass. A limited number of 2-day Rock Royalty Reserved and 2-day Field and Stadium GA passes will be available as well. Single day suites will also be available.
In service of our fans, passes can be secured starting at $1 down, with 7 months to pay them off in full.
A limited number of RV camping sites will be available onsite. Fans can also book an official Sonic Temple festival hotel via Jampack, offering access to nearby hotels, shuttle service and other exclusives.
Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. Now in its fourth year, Sonic Temple takes place at the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio.
As fans eagerly await the return of Sonic Temple, why not celebrate Louder Than Life’s monumental 10th Anniversary next weekend in Louisville? This is your chance to join the celebration! Both single-day and 4-day weekend passes are still available for purchase, and can be picked up on-site at the box office. Don’t miss out on the ultimate Louder experience while you count down the days to Sonic Temple.
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METAL ALLEGIANCE is entering their second decade together, and unlike most other metal supergroups or collaborations, Metal Allegiance continues stronger – and heavier – than ever. Beginning as a celebration of heavy metal, Metal Allegiance is powered by the almost tribal bond shared between the extreme music community’s most revered trailblazers, armed with a list of contributors onstage (and off) that read like a Wikipedia entry on the genre itself –whose “core 4” is comprised of David Ellefson, Mark Menghi, Alex Skolnick, and Mike Portnoy.
On Thursday, January 23, 2025, the band – which in addition to the core 4, will also include Chuck Billy (Testament), Bobby Blitz (Overkill), John Bush (Armored Saint), Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves & God Forbid), Brandon Ellis (The Black Dahlia Murder), Marty Friedman, Gary Holt (Slayer / Exodus), Andreas Kisser (Sepultura), Jeff Loomis, Mark Tornillo (Accept), Angel Vivaldi and more – will perform at what has become an annual event for the band at the House of Blues (400 Disney Way) in Anaheim, CA.
The night will be sponsored by Jackson Guitars, EVH Gear, Charvel Guitars and IK Multimedia and will include direct support from Ottto. Opening the night are Wicked and Lost Legacy.
As with their previous shows, expect a setlist that balances original material with classic covers of metal royalty.
Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance
Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance
Collectible show poster (which they’ll happily sign for you)
Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate
Crowd-fee access to the merch booth
While the VIP Meet & Greet Soundcheck package includes:
Early access into the venue
Ticket to the concert that night
Exclusive “Soundcheck” viewing with Metal Allegiance Crew
Exclusive pre-show Meet & Greet with members of Metal Allegiance
Personal photograph & autograph signing with members of Metal Allegiance
Collectible show poster (which they’ll happily sign for you)
Official Meet & Greet VIP laminate
Crowd-fee access to the merch booth
The Anaheim show from last drew rave reviews from the metal press, including Metal Talk saying, “If you weren’t here, you definitely missed out on probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Also, the Vinyl District added, “Fans were treated to some of the very best metal has to offer from a supergroup that truly understands what a live musical performance should be. All hail Metal Allegiance!”
And the members of Metal Allegiance are especially looking forward to returning to Anaheim on January 23rd…
“What we have planned for this one might be the most epic. Can’t wait to return to our home away from home.” – Mark Menghi
“It’s that time again! Every year, Metal Allegiance’s annual shindig in Anaheim kicks off the year in true metal fashion and is always one of the coolest metal event of the year… can’t wait to throw down once again in 2025!” – Mike Portnoy
“Earlier this year, MA played our first Anaheim show of the post-pandemic era. It was beyond epic and great to return to House of Blues. It’s hard to believe but it’s already time to announce and plan for MA Anaheim 2025. As always this will be a whole new show with some added twists and a few special surprises. We’ll see you in January!” – Alex Skolnick
“There’s no better way to kick off the new year than throwing down with our friends in the Metal Allegiance neighborhood. Every year seems to get bigger and better… we’ll see you at the show!” – David Ellefson
“It time to kick off the new year and to get together with our friends in Metal Allegiance for our traditional performance during the NAMM show. See you in the pit” – Chuck Billy (Testament)
“Best way to crush our way into 2025? With the world’s foremost epic all star band of all time, Metal Allegiance! Cannot WAIT to jam again with all my friends!” – Gary Holt (Slayer/Exodus)
“It was less than a year ago, that I made my first appearance with Metal Allegiance, to be back with some of the best to ever to do it is an absolute honor. And as good as last year was, the goal is to make this year even better. I can’t wait!” – Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves/God Forbid)
‘It’s that time again, the best and biggest metal jam in the world. I’m so ready for this, miss this vibe and good energy from these metal masters! Cant wait to see you all in January!” – Andreas Kisser (Sepultura)
