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Obituary drummer Donald Tardy talks about keeping the groove in death metal, playing a hundred shows in 2024, and getting to perform for new audiences at Sonic Temple 2025
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Tampa’s Obituary is one of the early pioneers of death metal. Forming in 1984, Obituary came out swinging with their now iconic debut Slowly We Rot…. Read More
Sonic Temple 2025 Preview: Ohio’s premiere rock festival reaches new heights
By: Nicholas Kobe
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – The full lineup for Sonic Temple 2025 has just been announced after a long, (and very fun) series of daily band announcements. Now that the full… Read More
Nicholas Kobe on Sonic Temple 2024: Fred Durst ‘radiates light-hearted fun,’ Judas Priest still rocks, and Slipknot finally ‘makes sense’
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – The third ever Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival brought some of hard rock’s biggest names to Columbus over the weekend. Nicholas Kobe attended the festival… Read More
Electric Callboy’s Kevin Ratajczak on being accepted by the rock world, and where EDM and metal meet
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Germany’s Electric Callboy is as flashy as the name implies. The band has built a trademark sound, marrying the bass drops of EDM and techno with… Read More
L7’s Donita Sparks talks about controlling the creative process, punching up, and solving ‘pent-up frustration’ through rock and roll
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Formed in 1985 and rising through the early ’90s, L7 quickly made a name for themselves as a group that refused to be pigeonholed. While associated… Read More
Judas Priest founding member Ian Hill talks about taking ‘two steps forward’ on ‘Invincible Shield,’ the band’s underrated gems, and the moment Priest’s staying power became clear
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – In the pantheon of heavy metal, few bands command the kind of respect Judas Priest does. It all started in 1969, in the English industrial city… Read More
Cypress Hill’s Bobo talks cannabis legalization, 50 years of hip-hop, and performing with symphonies
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Cypress Hill is one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history. Comprised of core members B-Real, Sen Dog, and Bobo, the band released their self-titled… Read More
Nita Strauss talks touring with Alice Cooper and Demi Lovato, plus the 2023 release of ‘The Call of the Void’
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Nita Strauss is a guitar player who has made a name for herself with both her solo work as well as her many high-profile collaborations. In… Read More
Sonic Temple announces 2024 lineup featuring The Misfits, Judas Priest, Anthrax
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Sonic Temple is a hard rock festival happening May 16-19 and it just announced its 2024 lineup. As I had the privilege of attending Sonic Temple… Read More
WOUB’s Nicholas Kobe attends his first ever music festival: Sonic Temple 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Sonic Temple 2023 provided attendees with not only an exciting festival experience but musical moments the entire world will be talking about for years to come…. Read More
WOUB’s Nicholas Kobe fills us in on his must-sees at Sonic Temple 2023
By: Nicholas Kobe
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Sonic Temple 2023 happens at the Crew Historic Stadium (1 Black and Gold Blvd) May 25 through May 28. Below, WOUB’s Nicholas Kobe provides his thoughts… Read More
Trivium’s Paolo Gregoletto on the importance of taking creative risks, the art of maintaining and growing an audience, and more
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WOUB Digital · Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto in conversation with WOUB COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Metalcore mainstays Trivium have earned a reputation for being one of the most dominant forces… Read More
Anti Flag’s Pat Thetic on touring, dream collaborations, and ‘The Lies They Tell Our Children’
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COLUMBUS (WOUB) – Anti-Flag has been a major force keeping the political heart of punk music beating. Since forming in 1988, the band has been musically innovating, participating in activism,… Read More