Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Ozzfest Returns


Ozzy Osbourne and Motley Crue lead the lineup of the resurrected Ozzfest, which returns to arenas this summer.

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford will also be on hand for the traveling metal festival, which was last seen in full travel mode in 2007 (2008's Ozzfest consisted of a single stadium show in Dallas), performing material from his long career fronting Priest, along with a selection of material from his solo career and his '90s side project Fight.

DevilDriver and Nonpoint round out the main-stage lineup, while a second stage will feature six-time Ozzfest participants Black Label Society, along with Drowning Pool, Kingdom of Sorrow, Goatwhore, Skeletonwitch, Saviours and Kataklysm.

The tour kicks off Aug. 14 in San Bernardino, CA, and will travel to just six cities this summer. It will mark the jumping-off point for Osbourne's planned 18-month world tour in support of his forthcoming studio album, "Scream."

Due in stores June 15, "Scream" is Osbourne's 10th solo release and his follow-up to 2007's "Black Rain." The set marks Osbourne's first album to feature his new guitar player, Gus G., who takes over for longtime axeman Zakk Wylde.

Ozzfest venues:

August 2010
14 - San Bernardino, CA - San Manuel Amphitheater
17 - Tinley Park, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheater
19 - Burgettstown, PA - First Niagara Pavilion
21 - Hartford, CT - Comcast Theater
22 - Camden, NJ - Susquehanna Bank Center
24 - Mansfield, MA - Comcast Center

Because of the limited number of shows, we expect requests for passes to be high. Don't delay.