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After dripfeeding some of their bands throughout this week, Sonic Temple have now revealed their absolutely massive 2027 line-up.

Set to take place between May 13-16, 2027, in Columbus, Ohio at the Historic Crew Stadium, 2027 will be headlined by blink-182, Falling In Reverse, Iron Maiden and Korn.

Then you have The Offspring, A Perfect Circle Faith No More, Beartooth (playing a hometown show no less), Meshuggah, The Pretty Reckless, The Prodigy, Primus, Sleeping With Sirens, Sleep Theory, PRESIDENT, Hot Mulligan, Fit For An Autopsy, Loathe, GWAR, Jimmy Eat World, The Warning, Turnstile, A Day To Remember, Poppy, The All-American Rejects, Hollywood Undead, Poppy, Bullet For My Valentine, Imminence, Circa Survive, Mastodo and Hollywood Undead, just to name a few.


Then if you dig even deeper, there are reunion sets from Forever the Sickest Kids, Palisades, Cute Is What We Aim For and The Color Morale, rare showings from Relient k, OTEP and Impending Doom and a special appearance from legendary composer Bear McCreary.

And even then, we are only scratching the surface.

Chamie McCurry, General Manager of DWP had this to say about the announcement:

“Sonic Temple has become one of those special weekends where the whole rock community comes together. We build each lineup to celebrate the artists who shaped this music, the bands driving it forward, and the next generation that will define it. There’s incredible energy in rock right now, and Sonic Temple reflects that. Columbus has embraced this festival in a way that means a lot to us, and we’re ready to give fans another unforgettable four days.”

You can secure your tickets now at SonicTempleFestival.com.

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The full 2027 Sonic Temple lineup has officially been revealed, featuring nearly 150 artists that will perform over the four days. Continue reading…

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Posted on October 22nd 2026, 1:42pm

Following their spectacular collaboration with SKINDRED‘s Benji Webbe on “More Of Us (Than There Are Of Them),” British alt-metal outfit DEFENCESreturn with their striking new single, “Death Of A Dream.” The track explores the bittersweet grief of relinquishing an old vision for the future, celebrating the liberation that comes with stepping fully into your own power.

”Sometimes you have to allow an old dream to die to make space for a life that actually feels like yours,” explains vocalist Cherry Duesbury.

Blending the band’s signature melodic catchiness with nu metal and EDM influences, “Death Of A Dream” lands squarely in the realm of Spiritbox, The Plot In You, and Bad Omens. The single perfectly sets the stage for DEFENCES as they prepare for their upcoming UK tour alongside Future Palace this autumn, with a European run already in the works for 2027.

Watch the video for “Death Of A Dream” here.

Stream the single here.

Singer Cherry Duesbury on the theme of the song: ”’DEATH OF A DREAM’ is the product of laying some of my deepest desires and wishes to rest. It’s all about the difference between subconsciously leaving a dream behind and fully accepting that the path has closed, which is made exponentially harder when what you’re leaving behind is a future you once believed you wanted above all else. While there is real grief in that realization, the whole point of this song is that self-actualization is a violent, destructive act that is necessary to allow the creation of a new life from the ashes of an old one.

“The writing process for ‘DEATH OF A DREAM’ almost felt supernatural in how quickly and clearly the lyrics came to me, which is fitting given it was written on the summer solstice! ‘I get to decide how I wanna show up’ was the first line I wrote and it wasn’t just a hook, it was the thought the entire song grew from. It was almost as if my future self was telling me what I needed to hear in that moment following a total upheaval in my life and the birth of a new chapter. It was a refreshing change to stop thinking about how I reach self-acceptance and instead to start enjoying the fact that I had already achieved it. This whole song feels like a future version of myself telling me to stop searching for absolution, to choose myself, take up space and step into who I am. I can hear that voice telling me: ”You’re already here, so start acting like it!’”

Known for their eclectic blend of synth-heavy melodies and crushing riffs, fronted by the distinctive tones of singer Cherry Duesbury, DEFENCES have taken modern metalcore to the next level. Across a decade, two EPs, and three LPs, themes of introspection, self-reflection, and inner strength remain front and center — delivering self-acceptance-core at its finest.

The British group has built a formidable live reputation across the UK and Europe, sharing stages with RØRY, FUTURE PALACE, TRASH BOAT, and REDHOOK alongside selling out their own headline shows and landing major festival slots. With over 15 million streams to date and features across flagship streaming playlists, DEFENCES continue their steady rise.

DEFENCES LIVE:
SUPPORTING FUTURE PALACE:
11/4 — London, UK —The Garage
11/5 — Manchester, UK — Academy
116 — Glasgow, UK — Slay
11/7 —Leeds, UK — Key Club

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DEFENCES ARE:
Cherry Duesbury — Vocals
William Young — Keys, Vocals
Calum Wilmot — Guitar
Kyle Parke — Drums

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