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Ozzy Osbourne Leads Ozzfest Lineup

Fans and bands alike couldn’t be more fired up to get Ozzfest 2010 underway. Kicking off August 14 in San Bernardino, CA (site of the very first Ozzfest in 1996), this year’s 6-stop trek features the man himself, Ozzy Osbourne, and Motley Crue, touring together again for the first time since their infamous 1984 road trip. “When Ozzy calls and asks you to go on tour, you say, ‘When do I start?’” says Crue bassist Nikki Sixx, who along with his Motley mates will be making their first Ozzfest appearance. Clearly there will be no rest for the wicked on this whirlwind 6-date, 6-city, 6-pack of heavy metal heaven. Let the madness begin!

Flying High Again:

Motley Crue once sung “Shout at the Devil;” Ozzy Osbourne’s current album is simply titled Scream; bank on hearing plenty of both at this summer’s Ozzfest, which again, gets underway Saturday August 14 in San Bernardino. After shelving the hard rock road show in 2009, Ozzy and his fellow Ozzfest acts, including Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford (whose eponymous solo band will be sharing the main stage) are chomping at the bit to get back in front of his fans. “I am very excited Halford will be performing, and to be part of this year’s legendary Ozzfest lineup,” says Halford. “It will be a great opportunity for the Halford band to be reintroduced to the Metal community.”
Joining Ozzy, Motley Crue, and Halford on the main stage will be DevilDriver and Nonpoint, who are both just as giddy as Halford to get in front of Ozzy’s crowd. DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara said, “Ozzfest! It’s beyond an honor to be asked back yet again to the mothership of all summer concerts.” Nonpoint vocalist Elias Soriano is just as pumped up about being asked back to the loudest festival on the planet: “Nonpoint played Ozzfest almost 10 years ago for the first time on the second stage… Now to be invited not only to play again, but on the main stage is an honor. Strap up, bear down and prepare for the eruption – it’s on, Ozzfest!”
This year’s second stage lineup includes Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society, Drowning Pool, Kingdom of Sorrow, Goatwhore, Skeletonwitch, Saviours, Kataklysm, Exodus, and California Wildebeest. “We’re looking forward to kicking some serious ass as the second stage headliners on Ozzfest this summer,” says Wylde. Drowning Pool guitarist CJ Pierce adds, “It’s such a great honor and a privilege to be part of [Ozzy’s wife] Sharon and Ozzy’s Ozzfest family.” But perhaps Skeletonwitch guitarist Scott Hedrick sums it up best for all the fans and bands anxious to get this year’s edition of Ozzfest up and running: “We can’t f***ing wait for Ozzfest!”
The complete Ozzfest itinerary includes the following August dates and cities: the 14th, San Bernardino, CA; the 17th, Chicago; the 19th, Pittsburgh; the 21st, Hartford, CT; the 22nd, Camden, NJ; the 24th , Boston. Additional Ozzfest tour features include “all-in ticket pricing” (free parking, no venue or ticket fees), the interactive “Village of the Damned,” and if you and your heavy metal mate feel you want to tie the knot as much as tie one on, you can purchase a special “Unholy Matrimony Package,” which includes 10 pit tickets for the bride and groom and 8 guests; an official Ozzfest wedding ceremony by an ordained minister; champagne and cake; and a chance to win wedding gifts courtesy of Ozzfest sponsors.

As A Matter of Fact…

* Ozzy Osbourne released his first solo album Blizzard of Ozz in 1980; he has sold well over 50 million albums as a solo artist, and 50 million more as a member of Black Sabbath.
* Ozzy and his wife/manager Sharon organized the inaugural Ozzfest in 1996, the first nationwide touring festival dedicated to hard rock and heavy metal.
* Motley Crue was formed in Los Angeles in 1981 by bassist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee; guitarist Mick Mars and singer Vince Neil soon joined.
* Motley Crue released their first album Too Fast for Love in 1981; they have sold over 80 million albums worldwide.