Ozzy to perform at Ozzfest 08 2007-10-09 by Thor | 18 Comments | Billboard.com reports: Forget those rumors that Ozzfest will have to do without Ozzy Osbourne in the future. The Prince of Darkness told reporters during a teleconference today (October 8th) that he’ll be at the top of the 2008 Ozzfest bill — “as far as I know.”
He did not, however, indicate whether the annual heavy metal summer trek would remain free for attendees, as it was this past summer, saying that would be his wife, manager and Ozzfest creator Sharon Osbourne’s decision.
Osbourne — who begins an arena tour with ROB ZOMBIE on Oct. 18 in Seattle — told Billboard.com that any BLACK SABBATH plans in 2008, for Ozzfest or separately, are up in the air. “I’m the last person to be told anything,” he cracked, but Osbourne noted that he felt if SABBATH was to do anything it would have to be up to a certain standard.
“I’d love to do another BLACK SABBATH album,” Osbourne said. “We did try and write together; there are a bunch of things written. But the problem I’m having is it’s got to be at least on the same level as when we departed. If it’s not, then what’s the point in doing it. I’m definitely doing another album, whether with my own band or SABBATH. As long as I’m not doing bullsh*t…”
Osbourne said that his upcoming arena trek, still supporting his latest album, “Black Rain,” came about because “I happened to mention to Sharon at the beginning of this year that one thing I really miss is doing arenas, ’cause the Ozzfest, we didn’t think it would last nowhere near as long as it did. I just missed doing arenas. It’s part of what rock’n'roll’s about.”
In the wide-ranging conversation, Osbourne also said he has no plans to write a book (blaming poor short-term memory) and will not be cooperating with filmmaker Peter Margolis‘ forthcoming documentary about Osbourne’s original guitarist, the late Randy Rhoads. He did, however, defend Sharon from attacks made in the British press by her brother David Arden, who said that “she will keep Ozzy on the road until … he dies on stage.”
“Let me put this straight — my wife does not get involved with telling me about working,” Osbourne said. “My wife can’t make me do anything I don’t want to do. I think the guy needs to see a f*cking psychiatrist.”
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I heard rumors beforehand that Sabbath was definatley gonna be on next year...I don't know what to say on a new album from them either. Ozzy might be saying that he don't want no bullsh*t on the record, but after Black Rain, I don't think he has enough steam for it.
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I have yet to attend Ozzfest. Too little time for the good bands.
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This years was O.K., but 2004 and 2005 slayed all!
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2004 was pretty awesome.
The past two years, however, are not.
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Who was in the 04 lineup? I should have gone in 06 when Maiden played but was an idiot and didn't. I was going to go this past year even though the lineup was meh but it was a bit too far for too little.
Edit: Was Slayer at 04 or was that 05? One of them had Slayer and Priest I seem to recall.This Message Edited On 10.09.07
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The year I think was 05 looked sick. Soilwork, Arch Enemy, uhhh who else, and The Haunted and others. This year I was amped to see Chthonic, but sadly no.
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Main stage was Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Slayer, Dimmu Borgir, Superjoint Ritual, Black Label Society
EDIT: 04 lineupThis Message Edited On 10.09.07
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I think 05 was infested by the Swedes and that's why it looked good. That reminds me, anyone remember that mtv show, battle for ozzfest, the only watchable show beside the Andy Dick one.
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I went in 05. Maiden got a double stage time because Ozzy was too cracked out. It was awesome.
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Wait.. Wasn't that when Bury Your Dead was accused of Egging Iron Maiden during their set, or was that Sharon.
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I went in 05. Maiden got a double stage time because Ozzy was too cracked out. It was awesome.
:amaze:
If my dad heard someone say that and he didnt go, he would find any and every way to punish them.
/son of a Maiden fanboy
And Im pretty sure thats Sharon your talking about BallsToTheWall
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His voice is awful now, but I have loads of respect for Ozzy.
And I was there in 05. Iron Maiden + Black Sabbath back-to-back = eargasm
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05 was excellent my show was like the second stop and everyone sounded fresh. Sabbath Maiden Mastodon Arch Enemy The Haunted all kicked major ass
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Ozzy...hehehe...i dont think this man will ever die.
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I wish I could go back in time to 04 and 05 when Ozzfest was actually good.
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I wish i could see one at all...i love ozzy just cus of his attitude. I bet he's one of the nicest dudes in music.
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I wonder what a new Sabbath album would be like! Let's hope it's better than Black Rain!
Haha, oh that's mean.
Black Rain wasn't bad.
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new sabbath album? if it sounds like his solo band. they are in a lot of trouble.
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