Ozzfest 2008 Announced As One Day Fest

Marc · 05-14-2008, 11:05 AM

Ozzfest 2008 has been announced as taking place August 9th in Dallas, TX.

Official press release:

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.

"Ozzy just finished an 11-month world tour so I think he deserves a summer off," Sharon says about this year's one-day Ozzfest. "We're going to be a stadium destination festival for now--we have gone past doing the sheds every summer. We've given everyone else the blueprint and we have to keep evolving Ozzfest. This is just the beginning; AEG Live and I have a lot of new ideas for Ozzfest."

This year's dynamic line-up encompasses artists who've played Ozzfest before in different incarnations such as Serj Tankian (System of a Down); Jonathan Davis (Korn); Hellyeah's Vinnie Paul (Pantera) and Chad Gray (Mudvayne); Kingdom of Sorrow's Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) and Kirk Windstein (Down); and Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Sepultura) of Cavalara Conspiracy. Other Ozzfest graduates include Shadows Fall, Sevendust, Devildriver, Drowning Pool and In This Moment.

"Ozzy has great relationships with all of the bands that have played Ozzfest," says Sharon. "We're the only real festival for harder edge bands and these artists have been very loyal to us--there is lots of love on this line-up."

Tickets for this year's Ozzfest will go on sale Saturday, May 31. For up-to-the-minute details go to www.Ozzfest.com.

Razz · 05-14-2008, 11:18 AM

I will be there.

Hellyeah is good, btw. So is Sevendust.

adecou · 05-14-2008, 11:32 AM

I'm just happy Ozzy is still kicking!

So is this a forever thing, or just cuz Ozzy toured for his cd this year because no more Ozzfest tour would suck!

The Wayniac · 05-14-2008, 12:20 PM

Texas rocks. Which is why they are only having it there.

Razz · 05-15-2008, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Wayniac

Texas rocks. Which is why they are only having it there.

Does that mean you are going?! HRM?!

I think this is the future of this event. That's what I heard, anyway.

If anyone wants to go, you can crash on my floor!

I live in a one room apartment....not a one bedroom, one ROOM. Above Lance's mom's garage! lol. Aida can sleep in the house that night and I might even share my bed with someone!

sixstringer66 · 05-15-2008, 10:04 PM

I'd go just to see Cavalera Conspiracy. If only it was a wee-bit closer

Mikael · 05-16-2008, 11:44 AM

Metallica would be worth seeing. They are the best live band I've ever seen.

Razz · 05-16-2008, 11:12 PM

I've heard that. I'm not a big Metallica fan. I like Old metallica, though.

PITBOSS · 05-18-2008, 09:48 PM

Cavalera conspiracy would be worth it for me. As long as they play some Sepultura and Soulfly for me. Theres a lot going on for Metal fans. I'd think they could find more Texas metal though, how about WASP?

Razz · 05-19-2008, 07:28 AM

FYI - If anyone is going to this book your hotel in Frisco, TX. Not Dallas. Pizza Hut Park is in Frisco. I'm not sure how long of a drive it is from Dallas to Frisco, but you'd be better off booking your hotel in Frisco. Even Allen if you have to.

05-14-2008, 11:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 28 Posts: 3,274 Rep Power: 49	Ozzfest 2008 Announced As One Day Fest Ozzfest 2008 has been announced as taking place August 9th in Dallas, TX. Official press release: 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. "Ozzy just finished an 11-month world tour so I think he deserves a summer off," Sharon says about this year's one-day Ozzfest. "We're going to be a stadium destination festival for now--we have gone past doing the sheds every summer. We've given everyone else the blueprint and we have to keep evolving Ozzfest. This is just the beginning; AEG Live and I have a lot of new ideas for Ozzfest." This year's dynamic line-up encompasses artists who've played Ozzfest before in different incarnations such as Serj Tankian (System of a Down); Jonathan Davis (Korn); Hellyeah's Vinnie Paul (Pantera) and Chad Gray (Mudvayne); Kingdom of Sorrow's Jamey Jasta (Hatebreed) and Kirk Windstein (Down); and Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Sepultura) of Cavalara Conspiracy. Other Ozzfest graduates include Shadows Fall, Sevendust, Devildriver, Drowning Pool and In This Moment. "Ozzy has great relationships with all of the bands that have played Ozzfest," says Sharon. "We're the only real festival for harder edge bands and these artists have been very loyal to us--there is lots of love on this line-up." Tickets for this year's Ozzfest will go on sale Saturday, May 31. For up-to-the-minute details go to www.Ozzfest.com. __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?

05-14-2008, 11:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
adecou Band Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 795 Rep Power: 11	I'm just happy Ozzy is still kicking! So is this a forever thing, or just cuz Ozzy toured for his cd this year because no more Ozzfest tour would suck! __________________ "You're thinking that I'm strange... just think of what I think of you" A Day in the Life of a Musician's Wife My Myspace

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sixstringer66 Band Member Band Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here Nor There Posts: 456 Rep Power: 44	I'd go just to see Cavalera Conspiracy. If only it was a wee-bit closer __________________ You bought the ticket.....You take the ride!!!! http://www.myspace.com/sixstringer66 You know what sucks? One day we'll all be dead.

05-16-2008, 11:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mikael Band Member Band Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Down In a Hole Posts: 905 Rep Power: 43	Metallica would be worth seeing. They are the best live band I've ever seen. __________________ I just saved a ton of money on car insurance by switching to no car insurance!!! www.myspace.com/13468360

05-14-2008, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
Razz Productive GCB Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 1,118 Rep Power: 45	I will be there. Hellyeah is good, btw. So is Sevendust.

05-14-2008, 12:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Wayniac Moderator Band Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mobile Posts: 843 Rep Power: 42	Texas rocks. Which is why they are only having it there.

05-16-2008, 11:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Razz Productive GCB Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 1,118 Rep Power: 45	I've heard that. I'm not a big Metallica fan. I like Old metallica, though.

05-18-2008, 09:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
PITBOSS Band Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Bay Age: 33 Posts: 284 Rep Power: 39	Cavalera conspiracy would be worth it for me. As long as they play some Sepultura and Soulfly for me. Theres a lot going on for Metal fans. I'd think they could find more Texas metal though, how about WASP?

05-19-2008, 07:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Razz Productive GCB Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 29 Posts: 1,118 Rep Power: 45	FYI - If anyone is going to this book your hotel in Frisco, TX. Not Dallas. Pizza Hut Park is in Frisco. I'm not sure how long of a drive it is from Dallas to Frisco, but you'd be better off booking your hotel in Frisco. Even Allen if you have to.