Setlist: Ozzy

 

Member HellRazr sent us this list from a recent Ozzy show:

         1.Bark at the Moon
         2. Let Me Hear You Scream
         3.Mr. Crowley
         4. I Don't Know
         5.Fairies Wear Boots (Black Sabbath cover)
         6.Suicide Solution
         7.Road to Nowhere
         8.War Pigs  (Black Sabbath cover)
         9.N.I.B.  (Black Sabbath cover)
        10.Killer of Giants
        11.Shot in the Dark
        12.Rat Salad (Black Sabbath cover) (with guitar and drum solos)
        13.Iron Man  (Black Sabbath cover)
        14.Fire in the Sky
        15. Flying High Again
        16. Into the Void  (Black Sabbath cover)
        17. I Don't Want to Change the World
        18.Crazy Train

Encore:
        19. Mama, I'm Coming Home
        20. Paranoid (Black Sabbath cover)

Member Review: Ozzy Osbourne

Member 2By4 sent this to us:

Ozzy Osbourne, the 61-year-old former Black Sabbath frontman, reality TV star and Rock 'n' Roll's Prince of Darkness, showed off his funny side several times throughout his rambunctious two-hour concert.

But nothing beat the show's opening video montage, which placed Osbourne in scenes from various popular TV shows and movies, including Avatar, Jersey Shore, Twilight and Iron Man 2.

He even appeared as Beyonce in Lady Gaga's hit video, Telephone. Just so you know, Osbourne makes one butt-ugly woman.

It was a hilarious few minutes, which had the fans who took in the concert in stitches and screaming their approval.

But opening with such a bang meant Osbourne had a lot to live up to, and fortunately, Osbourne and his band were able to deliver.
  
Although it's difficult to pinpoint his true pinnacle moment (Osbourne has been lucky enough to enjoy several career resurgences over the years) the plain fact is Osbourne's best days are behind him.

He's still an entertaining figure - yelling obscenities at the audience, hopping frantically in one spot, that maniacal laugh - but after years of hardcore substance abuse (which he has since kicked), Osbourne moves as elegantly as an arthritic 92-year-old pensioner.

"Let the madness begin," declared Osbourne as he launched into his 1983 hit Bark at the Moon. Osbourne's voice sounded a little strained, but still good for his age and questionable mental health.

Though never professionally trained, Osbourne possesses an impressive vocal range and distinctive style.

That unmistakable helium-esque tone was still intact, even if he did have trouble hitting all the right notes.

One of the interesting things about Osbourne's career is that he's never really gone out of style. One could argue, he's never really been in style, but that's a whole other debate.

His popularity has never waned with hardcore fans, for whom Ozzy is the everyman hero (in black eyeliner.) His appeal crosses generations as shown by the age-diverse turnout.

Those who probably bought Black Sabbath's self-titled debut in 1970 were joined by teenagers and twentysomethings introduced to the metal guru by his MTV reality show, The Osbournes.

But no matter the age, everyone in the crowd happily stood and sang along to Osbourne's better known numbers such as Mr. Crowley, Suicide Solution and Black Sabbath favourites, Fairies Wear Boots and War Pigs.

Even newer tracks like Let Me Hear You Scream from his latest album, Scream, were greeted warmly.

Lead guitarist Gus G has the added pressure of being compared to some stellar musicians who have come before him in Ozzy's band - namely Zakk Wylde and the late Randy Rhoads.

But Gus G, who played guitar in the Greek metal band Firewind before joining Osbourne's group, held his own with some blistering solos and electrifying riffs.

The rest of the band - keyboardist/guitarist Adam Wakeman, bassist Rob 'Blasko' Nicholson and drummer Tommy Clufetos - were no slouches either and picked up the slack the few times Osbourne's vocals faltered.

Although this was hardly a show-of-the-year candidate, we all had a lot of fun.

I'd never watched a show from backstage before. It's really awesome since you get to see a lot more of what's really going on. Thank you so much BPD.

You're most welcome, 2By4. Glad you NJoyed.

We're starting to receive a lot of new dates for 2011. Act early to get backstage for your favorite shows.

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.