Ozzfest lineup and info released
There’s not much else Ozzy Osbourne can do these days. He’s done the reunion tours, the reality television business (which seemingly he jump started), and even the comeback album. Yet, his festival continues to carry on, though usually lopsided by half a dozen terrible metal acts. This year, you be the judge. Details regarding 2008’s Ozzfest have been revealed and no, its not going to be free. The twist? It’s going to be a one off show.
All eyes and ears will be on Dallas, Texas Saturday, August 9. No conspiracy theory here–just the facts.
OZZFEST–the original and iconic hard rock festival–returns in 2008 as a one-day stadium spectacular that teams OZZFEST founder and namesake Ozzy Osbourne (in his only U.S. concert appearance this summer) with Metallica (marking their OZZFEST debut).
Produced by Sharon Osbourne and AEG LIVE, the all-day festival at Pizza Hut Park in hard music-loving Dallas will feature three stages of non-stop talent (with many OZZFEST alumni) and reliably twisted OZZFEST side attractions.
The full main stage lineup will also spotlight performances by Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Hellyeah, Jonathan Davis (Korn), Cavalera Conspiracy, Shadows Fall, Apocalyptica and In This Moment. Also scheduled on the main stage is a special all-star tribute to slain Pantera guitarist ‘Dimebag’ Darrell Abbott. Second stage acts include Sevendust, Devildriver, Kingdom of Sorrow, Soilent Green, Witchcraft and Goatwhore. The Texas (third) stage—“an homage to the “many great metal bands that come from Texas,” says Sharon Osbourne–features The Sword, Drowning Pool and Rigor Mortis.
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From the looks of it, this appears to be moreover a glorified Metallica date than a festival, but then again, it’s not really my cup of tea, anyhow. Nevertheless, any metalheads out there will want to start saving some cash and stocking up on the bottled water… it gets dusty down there.
Tickets for Ozzfest go on sale Saturday, May 31st.
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Metallica - “The Unforgiven”
I WAS THERE AND IT WAS THE MOST INSANE FUCKING SHOW!
NOBODY LOVES OZZY METALLICA AND DIMEBAG LIKE TEXAS
FUCK YOU ALL!
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it sad i have been going to ozzy since 1990 and been going to see ozzfest every year that they have head it I its sad that he is not going to throw a ozzfest this year
when is ozzfest coming to chicago?
And to think I was looking forward to going this year.
Three words: what the fuck?
Yeah, it’s a one off.
not that it matters but is that the only show that is going to be “Ozzfest”?
I would hate most of the fans at this fest. Ugh
Jun 13th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
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