Declarações\\ Down: "Ozzfest nunca mais", diz Pepper Keenan

Para muitas bandas um grande festival itinerante pode ser o sonho de consumo. Mas não para o Down, como explica o guitarrista Pepper Keenan em entrevista ao Examiner. “Fizemos o Ozzfest na época do segundo álbum e juramos nunca mais repetir a experiência. Nos damos melhor em shows próprios. Temos muito material e não vale a pena tocar apenas 30, 45 minutos. Em alguns lugares até funciona, como na Europa. Mas se pudermos fazer do nosso jeito, é melhor”.

Traduza\\ OZZY OSBOURNE Arrives In Israel, Dismisses Talk Of Artistic Boycotts

According to The Jerusalem Post, Ozzy Osbourne arrived in Israel on Sunday, ahead of Tuesday's (September 28) Ozzfest concert in Tel Aviv's Hayarkon Park. Earlier today, he held a press conference at Tel Aviv's Sheraton Hotel where he was asked why he hadn't come to Israel before. Osbourne replied, "No reason, really. I mean, I was drunk for too many years." Ozzy also dismissed any talk of artistic boycotts of Israel, saying "I have no time for politics, they [politicians] don't understand me and I don't understand them."

Osbourne's wife/manager Sharon drew a parallel to "the troubles" in Northern Ireland that plagued England in past decades, saying "it's the same as when we had all the problems with the IRA and no one refused to perform in England, so I don't know why people don't come here."

According to Ynet, the Israeli edition of Ozzy's travelling festival, Ozzfest, is reportedly costing nearly $2 million to put on. Ticket prices were originally 325 Israel New Shekels (around $84), and were subsequently raised to 425 Israel New Shekels (around $110). VIP packages — including an actual seat, T-shirt and luxury accommodations — are costing 1,100 Israel New Shekels (around $283).

Traduza\\ OZZY OSBOURNE 'Deserves An Oscar' For His OZZFEST 2010 Pre-Concert Video Montage

Fan-filmed footage of Ozzy Osbourne's entire six-minute Ozzfest 2010 pre-concert video montage — featuring the Prince of Darkness set in everything from a "Jersey Shore" scene to a Lady Gaga video — can be viewed below.

Molly Woulfe of NWI.com, who wrote that Ozzy deserves an Oscar for his performance in the montage, described the video in the following way: "No greatest-hits reel for Ozzy; the BLACK SABBATH frontman bedeviled the nouveau famous by inserting himself into a montage of film clips that spoofed 'Avatar' to 'The Hangover'. His take on 'Twilight':

"Bella/Kristen Stewart: 'Your skin is pale white and ice-cold.'

"Ozzy as Edward/Robert Pattinson: '... Vampires are (bleep). I'm the Prince of (bleeping) Darkness!'

"[Ozzy then] surfaced as Mike "The Situation" in MTV's 'Jersey Shore'. Resident sexpot Snooki huffy-puffed away when Osbourne advised her to cross her legs. Equally endearing was his cameo in Lady Gaga's 'Telephone' video. Ozzy, in full drag as Beyonce, looked over the tarted-up Gaga and snorted, 'What the (bleep) are you wearing?'"

This year's Ozzfest main stage features full sets from OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, ROB HALFORD, DEVILDRIVER and NONPOINT. Second stage headliners and six-time Ozzfest veterans BLACK LABEL SOCIETY are joined by DROWNING POOL, KINGDOM OF SORROW, and GOATWHORE, SKELETONWITCH, SAVIOURS and KATAKLYSM. In addition to non-stop music on both stages, concert-goers can once again visit the Ozzfest "Village of the Damned," featuring a mix of interactive activities, shopping and entertainment throughout the venue concourses. All six dates of the Live Nation-produced tour feature "all-in ticket pricing," which means there are no hidden fees whatsoever — no parking charges at the shows, no facility or surcharge fees — the price you see is the price you pay. Tickets prices start as low as $30 per ticket when purchased in a four-pack.

Entrevista\\ Halford: pessoas de 15 e 50 anos batendo cabeça no Ozzfest

O líder da banda HALFORD e ex- Judas Priest, Rob Halford, foi entrevistado recentemente elo Metal Exiles. Parte da conversa pode ser lida abaixo:

Metal Exiles: Como está sendo o Ozzfest para você? Você está se divertindo?

Halford: Sem dúvidas. Eu acredito que o Ozzfest ainda é um evento significativo. Como você sabe, toda a idéia por trás do Ozzfest é que Sharon e Ozzy perceberam é que Ozzy é um cara famoso, e como muitos de nós foi sortudo por ter conquistado uma carreira longa e bem sucedida, e isso não é uma tarefa simples de conquistar. Não é fácil. Existem várias pessoas enolvidas nessa jornada que você embarcou. Pessoas como você, os jornalistas de música, televisão, e sem mencionar os maravilhosos fãs que nos permitam continuar fazendo isso. Foi com isso em mente que eles elaboraram o festival. É apenas uma forma de retribuir um pouco para a comunidade do metal, como eu sempre chamo, e eu estou contente por ver que a integridade não foi perdida. Ozzy ainda se mantém fiel ao seu coração e ao que ele queria que o Ozzfest fosse. Existem tantas bandas bem sucedidas, é claro, mas existem algumas bandas jovens no palco principal como NONPOINT e FIVE FINGER, DEATH PUNCH. Esses caras estão apenas começando suas carreiras, apesar de estarem na estrada há algum tempo. Então há talentos tremendos no segundo palco também. Bandas como SKELETONWITCH, GOATWHORE e EXODUS, que são algumas das bandas na turnê. Todos, aliás, tem sido simplesmente incríveis. Tem sido uma turnê fantástica até o momento.

Metal Exiles: Sabe, o que eu gosto do Ozzfest é que você não precisa se encaixar em nenhum cenário particular para estar lá. Há uma boa mistura de estilos diferentes com o fator de peso em comum, e não há velho e novo, todos se divertindo juntos, como deeria ser.

Halford: É esse tipo de união que o Ozzfest estimula. É como ver um jogo de basquete de times como Orlando ou Miami, e ver todas aquelas gerações diferentes de fãs, jovens e velhos, apenas torcendo, não só para a sua equipe favorita, mas também apenas pela emoção e experiência. Esse é bem o caso do Ozzfest. Como eu disse, é uma comunidade do metal, onde você tem pessoas com histórias de vida diferentes. Alguns recebem salário mínimo; outros podem ser presidentes do conselho, mas quando você está em um show de metal, especialmente como o Ozzfest, tudo isso não importa. Essas diferenças são diluídas porque vocês estão lá por uma experiência comum. É maravilhoso que caras como Ozzy, eu e os caras do CRUE (MOTLEY CRÜE), que puderam estar no ramo por todas essas décadas e vê-los crescer como cresceram. É perfeitamente aceitável ser um jovem de 15 anos do Metal e estar lá batendo cabeça cfazendo hang loose ao lado de um roqueiro de cinquenta anos de idade ao seu lado.

Traduza\\ OZZY OSBOURNE: Footage From OZZFEST 2010 Kick-Off Concert Available

Fan-filmed video footage of OZZY OSBOURNE's August 14, 2010 performance at the Ozzfest 2010 kick-off concert at the San Manuel Amphitheater in Devore, California can be viewed below.

Ozzy's setlist was as follows:

01. Bark at the Moon
02. Let Me Hear You Scream
03. Mr. Crowley
04. Fairies Wear Boots (BLACK SABBATH cover)
05. Suicide Solution
06. Road To Nowhere
07. Shot In The Dark
08. Guitar/bass/drum solos & jam
09. Iron Man (BLACK SABBATH cover)
10. Killer Of Giants
11. Fire In The Sky
12. I Don't Want To Change The World
13. I Don't Know
14. Paranoid (BLACK SABBATH cover)

Encore:

15. Crazy Train (feat. 10-year-old guitar prodigy Yuto Miyazawa)

Check out reviews of the concert from The Orange County Register, San Bernardino County Sun, Los Angeles Times.

Ozzy has released "Life Won't Wait", the second single from his Epic Records album "Scream", which entered the charts in June in the Top Ten in more than 10 countries.

Ozzy Osbourne filmed a video for "Life Won't Wait" earlier this month at various locations in Los Angeles with Osbourne's son Jack in the director's chair.

Ozzy's first-ever official free iTunes app — simply called Ozzy — is available now and allows fans to enter the world of The Prince of Darkness. Users can experience music from Ozzy's 30-year solo career with access to a full discography featuring direct links to his iTunes page for a one-stop link to purchase of any song or album from his catalog. In addition, once downloaded, users can view music videos and photo galleries, access Ozzy's current concert dates and buy tickets for upcoming shows, or can instantly post comments and photos from shows they've just attended. A built-in fan wall also allows users to communicate with each other and search (by location) to find fellow Ozzy fans in their town. The Ozzy app is fully integrated with his official Twitter feed and has direct links to all of his other social networking sites as well as Ozzy's official online store.

Traduza\\ Ozzfest: Paradise Lost confirmado na edição britânica

A turnê do Ozzy Osbourne, chamada Ozzfest, terá em sua edição britânica a participação confirmada de PARADISE LOST, JETTBLACK, BLACK SPIDERS e REVOKER. Elas irão tocar no palco Jägermeister, no dia 18 de setembro, na arena O2 em Londres.
Junto com Ozzy, o palco principal terá a participação de KORN, MURDERDOLLS, STEEL PANTHER e SKINDRED.

A lista de todas as bandas confirmadas é a seguinte:
OZZY OSBOURNE
KORN
MURDERDOLLS
STEEL PANTHER
SKINDRED
PARADISE LOST
JETTBLACK
BLACK SPIDERS
REVOKER

Não há planos para outra Ozzfest na Europa esse ano.

Declarações\\ Tommy Lee: Ozzy ajudou a apresentar o Motley Crue ao mundo

O baterista do Mötley Crüe Tommy Lee, recentemente conversou com ARTISTdirect.com ao se apresentar no Ozzfest e ele falou sobre a dívida da banda para com Ozzy:

"Ozzy conseguiu pra nós a nossa primeira grande turnê", disse Lee. "Era o começo de nossa amizade com ele. Graças ao Ozzy, Mötley Crüe teve a sua própria Crüe Fest. É um grande 'Muito Obrigado' e uma honra para nós ir detonar junto com ele, mostrando nossa gratidão e amor. Se não fosse por ele, ele realmente nos colocou debaixo de suas asas e disse, 'eu amo vocês, caras!' Vocês são... fantásticos!' Ele nos levou para a estrada e realmente nos deu a oportunidade de tocar para 15 - 20 mil pessoas todas as noites. Foi algo muito importante. Ele teve muito a ver com o fato de termos sido apresentados ao mundo.

Lee disse que ele e a banda estão ansiosos com o Ozzfest deste verão, que tem início no dia 14 de agosto em Devore, California. O lineup também inclui Black Label Society, Halford, DevilDriver e Nonpoint.

“Ozzfest vai ser divertido," disse ele. "Vai ser uma rapidinha. Próximo verão, Mötley Crüe irá reiniciar a Crüe Fest, mas nós vamos fazer esse período com o Ozzy."

O baterista disse que notou algumas mudanças nos fãs do Mötley Crüe pelos anos. Os fãs da banda agora estão levando seus filhos aos shows. "Eu tenho visto pequeninos de sete anos de idade nos ombros dos pais fazendo chifrinho ao cantar ‘Shout at the Devil,’” disse ele. "Estamos por aí já faz um tempo e ficaremos por aí mais ainda. Eu não acredito que algo poderia me fazer mais feliz. Isso é legal."

TRETAS \\ Ozzy detona Bruce Dickinson

Ozzy Osbourne voltou a falar sobre o famoso incidente acontecido no Ozzfest de 2005, quando o Iron Maiden foi bombardeado no palco por ovos atirados pela equipe do Madman cumprindo ordens de Sharon Osbourne.

Em entrevista ao site The Quietus, Ozzy relembrou o fato e disse que a culpa foi toda do vocalista do Iron, Bruce Dickinson. "Toda noite ele subia no palco e ficava me provocando e falando mal de mim", disse Ozzy. "E eu nunca disse uma palavra sobre ele. Tanto que Steve Harris me procurou no dia do último show da tour e pediu desculpas pelas atitudes de Bruce."

Sobre a reação da esposa e empresária, Ozzy disse que "ela ficou muito brava e não havia muito que eu pudesse fazer a respeito." E continuou falando de Bruce: "Se alguém tem algo contra mim, que venha e diga na minha cara. Não há problema, é melhor do que agir como criança. E o mais incrível é que eu nunca sequer conversei com esse cara! O máximo que falei para ele foi desejar boa sorte no backstage antes de um show." E disparou, encerrando o assunto: "Esse cara foi irresponsável e precisa de um psicanalista."

Traduza\\ Walk Down The Aisle At This Summer's OZZFEST With 'Unholy Matrimony' Packages

Hard-rocking brides and grooms looking for an exciting unique way to tie the knot this summer can now walk down the aisle on their special day with the Unholy Matrimony Package at a stop on this summer's Ozzfest, August 14-24.

As with other wedding packages, the one-stop Unholy Matrimony Packages provides just about everything the happy couple will need… except a marriage license. Each special package includes a variety of items to mark the special day and 10 general-admission pit tickets for the bride and groom and eight guests; an official Ozzfest wedding ceremony by ordained minister, Ozzfest's MC Big Dave; an Ozzfest cake and champagne toast. In addition, all 10 guests will get early entry into the venue with an exclusive pre-show backstage tour hosted by Big Dave; access to the Ozzfest VIP lounge; specially designed Ozzfest tour shirts; collectible tour posters (numbered, limited), PIIQ - Bass Masq Earbuds by Sony and official Ozzfest guitar picks. Beyond the above, each lucky couple will be eligible for a special Ozzfest wedding gift from the Unholy Matrimony bridal registry, generously supplied by this year's Ozzfest sponsors. Items will include a Monster Energy Refrigerator (with twelve cases of Monster Energy Drink to get started), a special ESP LTD Signature Series GUS-200. Details on the registry will be released in the coming weeks.

While the Unholy Matrimony Package options have already been sold for the California, Connecticut and New Jersey shows, the Tuesday, August 17 at the First Midwest Bank Amp. in Chicago, Illinois, Thursday, August 19 at the First Niagara Pavilion in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Tuesday, August 24 at the Comcast Center in Boston, Massachusetts remain available.

This year's Ozzfest main stage will feature full sets from OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, ROB HALFORD, DEVILDRIVER and NONPOINT. Second stage headliners and six-time Ozzfest veterans BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be joined by DROWNING POOL, KINGDOM OF SORROW, and GOATWHORE, SKELETONWITCH, SAVIOURS and KATAKLYSM. In addition to non-stop music on both stages, concert-goers can once again visit the Ozzfest "Village of the Damned," featuring a mix of interactive activities, shopping and entertainment throughout the venue concourses. All six dates of the explosive Live Nation-produced tour will feature "all-in ticket pricing," which means there are no hidden fees whatsoever — no parking charges at the shows, no facility or surcharge fees--the price you see is the price you pay. Tickets prices start as low as $30 per ticket when purchased in a four-pack.

Traduza\\ STEEL PANTHER Added To U.K. OZZFEST

The outrageous and popular '80s-style "hair" band STEEL PANTHER has been added to the U.K. edition of Ozzy Osbourne's travelling festival, Ozzfest, which will be held on September 18 at London's O2 Arena. In addition to Ozzy, the main-stage lineup for the event will include KORN, MURDERDOLLS and SKINDRED. There will also be a second stage at the event, sponsored by Jägermeister, that will feature five bands and is expected to be a combination of up-and-coming bands and established artists.

No other European Ozzfests are planned for this year.

Ozzfest U.K. will feature a revolutionary "lower-tier" ticketing scheme that will allow ticket buyers to purchase tickets that will be valid for the especially enlarged standing area and lower-tier seating.

"Metal Hammer were instrumental in getting Ozzfest to the U.K.," said co-organizer Stuart Galbraith. "We've been working on this for six months and there's going to be all manner of tie-ins and we're hoping to get extra offers for Metal Hammer readers and aficionados of all kinds. The additional details are all VERY exciting and we can't wait to share them with everyone!"

"We're extremely excited to be playing Ozzfest in Europe," said KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer. "Ozzy is an absolute legend, mentor, and dear friend of mine, so it's always an honor to perform on the same bill as him. We can't wait!"

Tickets for Ozzfest 2010 are priced £40 in advance (subject to booking fee).

Traduza\\ OZZY OSBOURNE, KORN Confirmed For Israel's OZZFEST

According to Ynet, OZZY OSBOURNE and KORN will perform at the Israeli edition of Ozzy's travelling festival, Ozzfest, on September 28 at HaYarkon Park in Tel Aviv. The event will reportedly cost nearly $2 million to put on, with additional bands yet to be announced. Tickets are 325 Israel New Shekels (around $84), and will soon to be raised to 425 Israel New Shekels (around $110). VIP packages — including an actual seat, T-shirt and luxury accommodations — will cost 1,100 Israel New Shekels (around $283).

Traduza\\ OZZFEST U.K.: More Details Revealed

Metal Hammer magazine has revealed more details about the U.K. edition of Ozzy Osbourne's travelling festival, Ozzfest, which will be held on September 18 at London's O2 Arena. In addition to Ozzy, the main-stage lineup for the event will include KORN, MURDERDOLLS and SKINDRED. A yet-to-be-announced act will open the main-stage festivities. There will also be a second stage at the event, sponsored by Jägermeister, that will feature five bands and is expected to be a combination of up-and-coming bands and established artists.

No other European Ozzfests are planned for this year.

Ozzfest U.K. will feature a revolutionary "lower-tier" ticketing scheme that will allow ticket buyers to purchase tickets that will be valid for the especially enlarged standing area and lower-tier seating.

"Metal Hammer were instrumental in getting Ozzfest to the U.K.," said co-organizer Stuart Galbraith. "We've been working on this for six months and there's going to be all manner of tie-ins and we're hoping to get extra offers for Metal Hammer readers and aficionados of all kinds. The additional details are all VERY exciting and we can't wait to share them with everyone!"

"We're extremely excited to be playing Ozzfest in Europe," said KORN guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer. "Ozzy is an absolute legend, mentor, and dear friend of mine, so it's always an honor to perform on the same bill as him. We can't wait!"

Tickets for Ozzfest 2010 go on sale Friday, June 18 at 9 a.m. Tickets will be priced £40 in advance (subject to booking fee).

Traduza\\ EXODUS Added To OZZFEST 2010 Show In San Bernardino

San Francisco Bay Area thrash pioneers EXODUS will help kick off Ozzfest 2010 with a one-off appearance at the San Bernardino show on Saturday, August 14.

Commented EXODUS guitarist/songwriter Gary Holt: "We are WAY more than fired up to announce that EXODUS will be playing the SoCal date on Ozzfest! We will be filling the slot usually occupied on the tour by KINGDOM OF SORROW who can't make this one show. We were asked if we wanted to jump in, and we said, 'Fuck yes!' See everybody there!"

Ozzfest 2010 lineup for August 14 at San Manuel Amphitheater in San bernardino, California:

Main Stage:

OZZY OSBOURNE
MÖTLEY CRÜE
HALFORD
DEVILDRIVER
NONPOINT

Second Stage:

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
DROWNING POOL
EXODUS
GOATWHORE *
SKELETONWITCH *
SAVIOURS *
KATAKLYSM *

* Rotating set times

"Exhibit B: The Human Condition", the new album from EXODUS, sold around 4,600 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 114 on The Billboard 200 chart.

EXODUS' previous CD, "The Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A", opened with 3,600 units back in October 2007.

"Exhibit B: The Human Condition" registered the following first-week chart positions:

#32: Germany
#49: Austria
#53: Switzerland
#22: Netherlands (Top 30 Alternative)
#35: U.K. Top 50 (Indie chart)
#23: U.K. Top 40 (Rock chart)
#114: U.S.

"Exhibit B: The Human Condition" was released in North America on May 18 via Nuclear Blast Records.

EXODUS will embark on the "March Of Brutality" tour in August with support from MALEVOLENT CREATION, HOLY GRAIL and BONDED BY BLOOD.

EXODUS filmed two videos on April 1 in Los Angeles with director Jon Schnepp ("Metalocalypse", the animated program about DETHKLOK, the world's most popular death metal band, on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim) on the old set of the television sitcom "Night Court".

"Exhibit B: The Human Condition" was recorded this past December in Northern California with producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, ARCH ENEMY, KREATOR).

EXODUS recently took part in the "Rust In Peace 20th Anniversary Tour" with MEGADETH and TESTAMENT.

Rocknews\\ NIKKI SIXX, ROB HALFORD, OZZY OSBOURNE Talk About This Year's OZZFEST

Ozzy Osbourne (BLACK SABBATH) and Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST) were interviewed on last night's (Friday, April 30) edition of "Sixx Sense", the new national radio program hosted by MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx, about their involvement in this year's installment of Ozzy's long-running traveling metal festival, Ozzfest.

More than 15 years after Ozzfest's debut, the festival returns this August in six American cities with a bill co-headlined by Ozzy and, in their first-ever Ozzfest appearance, MÖTLEY CRÜE — touring together for the first time with Ozzy since he invited the group on their now-legendary 1984 arena tour.

The main stage will feature full sets from OZZY, MÖTLEY CRÜE and HALFORD (whose frontman Rob Halford last appeared on Ozzfest in 2004 with JUDAS PRIEST), performing songs from Rob Halford's solo career along with material from JUDAS PRIEST and FIGHT. DEVILDRIVER and NONPOINT will round out the main-stage lineup. Second-stage headliners and six-time Ozzfest veterans BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be joined by DROWNING POOL, KINGDOM OF SORROW, GOATWHORE, SKELETONWITCH, SAVIOURS and KATAKLYSM.

Speaking to the Artisan News Service, Nikki stated about MÖTLEY CRÜE's participation in this year's Ozzfest, "When they called up and asked us, it wasn't even like we thought about it. [We were just like], 'Yes,' immediately. We kind of planned on taking the summer off. We've been out on tour for awhile and we just kind of wanted to be home and be off — like you [addressing Ozzy] took some time off — but this is an opportunity that I think only comes along once and we're gonna do it and we're really excited about doing it."



Halford was equally excited about taking part in this year's tour. "This is something I'm really grateful to Ozz for — to get the chance to put my solo band out for the first time in five years," he said. "But… yeah, the Ozzfest is just… every one is special. If you look at the history of the Ozzfest, every one has got special memories attached to it and I'm sure that that's what will happen with this one [in 2010] — there'll be some magical mad moments."

An Artisan News Service report about this year's Ozzfest featuring interview footage with Ozzy, Nikki and Rob, taped last night in Los Angeles, can be viewed at this location.

The 2010 Ozzfest will kick off August 14 in San Bernardino (the birthplace of the first Ozzfest in 1996) and then make stops in Chicago, Illinois; Hartford, Connecticut; Camden, New Jersey; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Boston, Massachusetts.

Ozzfest 2010 Main Stage:

OZZY OSBOURNE
MÖTLEY CRÜE
HALFORD
DEVILDRIVER
NONPOINT

Ozzfest 2010 Second Stage:

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
DROWNING POOL
KINGDOM OF SORROW
GOATWHORE
SKELETONWITCH
SAVIOURS
KATAKLYSM

The dates are as follows:

Aug. 14 - San Bernardino, CA – San Manuel Amphitheater
Aug. 17 - Chicago, IL – First Midwest Bank Amp.
Aug. 19 - Pittsburgh, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
Aug. 21 - Hartford, CT – Comcast Theater
Aug. 22 - Camden, NJ – Susquehanna
Aug. 24 - Boston, MA – Comcast Center




Comentários: Para os que pensavam que Zakk Wylde estava brigado com Ozzy, a indicação do Black Label Society como headliner no Second Stage é uma prova que as coisas andam bem entre os dois.

Traduza\\ OZZY OSBOURNE, MÖTLEY CRÜE, HALFORD To Top OZZFEST 2010 Bill

More than 15 years after OZZY OSBOURNE debuted Ozzfest, the defining blueprint for hard rock tours and festivals returns this August in six American cities with an explosive bill co-headlined by Ozzy and, in their first-ever Ozzfest appearance, MÖTLEY CRÜE — touring together for the first time with Ozzy since he invited the group on their now-legendary 1984(picture) arena tour. Expect the energy to go way off the charts at the all-day extravaganza of music and deranged merriment.

The 2010 Ozzfest will kick off August 14 in San Bernardino (the birthplace of the first Ozzfest in 1996) and then make stops in Chicago, Illinois; Hartford, Connecticut; Camden, New Jersey; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Boston, Massachusetts.



The main stage will feature full sets from OZZY, MÖTLEY CRÜE and HALFORD (whose frontman Rob Halford last appeared on Ozzfest in 2004 with JUDAS PRIEST), performing songs from Rob Halford's solo career along with material from JUDAS PRIEST and FIGHT. DEVILDRIVER and NONPOINT will round out the main-stage lineup. Second-stage headliners and six-time Ozzfest veterans BLACK LABEL SOCIETY will be joined by DROWNING POOL, KINGDOM OF SORROW, GOATWHORE, SKELETONWITCH, SAVIOURS and KATAKLYSM.

Each Ozzfest date will include 13 bands on two stages with music beginning at 1:00 p.m. In addition, concert-goers can once again visit the Ozzfest "Village of the Damned" featuring a mix of interactive activities, shopping and entertainment throughout the venue concourses.

These Ozzfest dates mark the first concerts in the U.S. in connection with the June 15 release of "Scream" (Epic Records), the Ozzfest founder's first album in three years and 10th studio album overall. Produced by Ozzy and Kevin Churko, both of whom did the same honors for Ozzy's 2007 worldwide million-seller "Black Rain", the album will feature the first single "Let Me Hear You Scream".

The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer recorded most of "Scream" at his Los Angeles home studio, The Bunker, and co-wrote all the songs, primarily with Churko. Notably, the album marks the first appearance of Ozzy's new guitar player, Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-DREAM EVIL, ARCH ENEMY). Ozzy's band also features bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, drummer Tommy Clufetos (ex-ROB ZOMBIE, ALICE COOPER) and keyboardist Adam Wakeman.

Ozzfest 2010 Main Stage:

OZZY OSBOURNE
MÖTLEY CRÜE
HALFORD
DEVILDRIVER
NONPOINT

Ozzfest 2010 Second Stage:

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
DROWNING POOL
KINGDOM OF SORROW
GOATWHORE
SKELETONWITCH
SAVIOURS
KATAKLYSM

The dates are as follows:

Aug. 14 - San Bernardino, CA – San Manuel Amphitheater
Aug. 17 - Chicago, IL – First Midwest Bank Amp.
Aug. 19 - Pittsburgh, PA – First Niagara Pavilion
Aug. 21 - Hartford, CT – Comcast Theater
Aug. 22 - Camden, NJ – Susquehanna
Aug. 24 - Boston, MA – Comcast Center

Ozzfest did not take place in 2009 after Osbourne stated that he did not want to tour until he had a new album in stores. The move was not really surprising, given the festival's scaled-down reconfiguration as a one-day event in 2008 after more than a decade as a full-length summer tour.

In addition to the general slowdown in both the economy and the concert business, Ozzfest began facing competition in 2008 from the Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour and Crüe Fest.

Tour co-organizer Sharon Osbourne experimented in 2007 by making the show admission-free, with fans obtaining tickets through corporate sponsors. But the bands were not paid either, leading to a lack of big names.

The 2008 "destination festival" took place on August 9, 2008 in Dallas and featured METALLICA, SERJ TANKIAN and others along with headliner Ozzy.




Comentários: 'OZZY & Sharon' nos surpreendem novamente.
Depois de alguns anos de hiato de 'OZZFEST' e reinado de 2 anos do festival 'CRUE FEST', qual seria a banda ideal para firmar parceria no retorno do festival do nosso querido Madman?
Em uma cartada de mestre, sacaram o MOTLEY CRUE.
Lightning Strikes Again!

Traduza\\ OZZFEST rumors: METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS, DOWN and MASTODON.

A post at the official Ozzfest web site says that an announcement about this year's edition of the festival will be made on Friday night (April 30). According to The Pulse of Radio, the timing of the news seems odd, since Friday nights are considered a "news dump" where things are announced purposely to gather the least attention. OZZY OSBOURNE will, of course, headline the show, and sources tell The Pulse of Radio that one rumored main stage configuration includes METALLICA, ALICE IN CHAINS, DOWN and MASTODON.

Names rumored for the second stage include BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, OTEP, KITTIE, 36 CRAZYFISTS and others.

***Important note: None of the above-listed rumored Ozzfest acts have actually been officially confirmed for this year's event.***

Traduza\\ OZZFEST 2010 Announcement Coming Tomorrow Night

The official announcement regarding this year's edition of Ozzy Osbourne's long-running traveling metal festival, Ozzfest, will be made this Friday night, April 30. Ozzy is expected to headline the event, with additional acts to be revealed tomorrow.

Ozzfest did not take place in 2009 after Osbourne stated that he did not want to tour until he had a new album in stores. The move was not really surprising, given the festival's scaled-down reconfiguration as a one-day event in 2008 after more than a decade as a full-length summer tour.

In addition to the general slowdown in both the economy and the concert business, Ozzfest began facing competition in 2008 from the Rockstar Energy Mayhem tour and Crüe Fest.

Tour co-organizer Sharon Osbourne experimented in 2007 by making the show admission-free, with fans obtaining tickets through corporate sponsors. But the bands were not paid either, leading to a lack of big names.

The 2008 "destination festival" took place on August 9, 2008 in Dallas and featured METALLICA, SERJ TANKIAN and others along with headliner Ozzy.

Ozzy will release "Scream" — his first album in almost three years and 10th studio album overall — on June 15 via Epic Records. Produced by Ozzy and Kevin Churko, both of whom did the same honors for Ozzy's 2007 worldwide million-seller "Black Rain", the album will feature the first single "Let Me Hear You Scream".

The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Famer recorded most of "Scream" at his Los Angeles home studio, The Bunker, and co-wrote all the songs, primarily with Churko. Notably, the album marks the first appearance of Ozzy's new guitar player, Gus G. (FIREWIND, ex-DREAM EVIL, ARCH ENEMY). Ozzy's band also features bassist Rob "Blasko" Nicholson, drummer Tommy Clufetos (ex-ROB ZOMBIE, ALICE COOPER) and keyboardist Adam Wakeman.