During the electrifying Sonic Temple festival held last weekend, dedicated metal fans passionately engaged in a debate to determine the heaviest band in the world.

As part of the festival’s vibrant atmosphere, Loudwire’s Joe DiVita and Lauryn Schaffner approached festivalgoers outside the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, prompting them with a challenging question: Who do you believe is the heaviest band on the planet?

The lineup featured an impressive array of renowned hard rock and metal bands, including legendary names like Metallica, Korn, Linkin Park, I Prevail, Killswitch Engage, Jinjer, Power Trip, Cannibal Corpse, and many others, captivating fans with their powerful performances.

In our quest to gauge the musical tastes of the festival attendees, we posed a thought-provoking question that could spark heated discussions among fans of various genres.

The responses from festivalgoers were diverse, showcasing a range of heavy music preferences. Some fans cited influential hard rock bands like Godsmack and Falling in Reverse, while others championed extreme genres, mentioning deathcore acts such as Immortal Disfigurement and the brutal sounds of slamming brutal death metal from Abominable Putridity.

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To delve deeper into their choices and the reasoning behind each selection, check out the insightful video embedded below.

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Metal Enthusiasts Select the World’s Heaviest Band