Tool and the Red Hot Chili Peppers will now headline Sonic Temple festival in Columbus, Ohio, this May in replace of Metallica.
Metallica was originally the scheduled act to headline two separate nights throughout the Sonic Temple weekend, with completely different sets on each night. Unfortunately, the thrash icons have now officially pulled out of the event, but the festival organisers have managed to recruit two legendary acts to take their place on the bill.
You can see a statement from Metallica’s James Hetfield about the cancellations here.
Tool has currently been touring since 2019 in support of their latest album Fear Inoculum and just announced more dates earlier today, but this will be the first show that the Red Hot Chili Peppers will play as a full band since guitarist John Frusciante rejoined the group late last year. They’re scheduled to headline Friday night at Sonic Temple, and Tool will play Sunday night. Get tickets to the festival here.
Starting this Friday (Feb. 28), ticket holders for Sonic Temple will have the option to either exchange their passes for a different festival so they can still see Metallica, or can receive a full refund. An email is set to be sent out regarding details on how to proceed.
Earlier this month, James Hetfield performed live at the Eddie Money tribute concert, which was his first performance following his visit to rehab.
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In recent Tool news, we reviewed their live show at the Qudos Bank Arena Sydney. Here’s what we wrote below:
Longtime fans of Tool know that during the band’s formative years Maynard’s stage fright meant he performed facing away from the audience entirely. Now he even dances, tribal-like and low to the ground.
A newcomer might even strain to find him onstage at first, crouched down in the dark. It’s no accident. Tool’s songs can build like an orgasm erupting into an extended climax and the last you need is the distraction of a show pony.
