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OZZFEST 2008...METALLICA AND OZZY OSBOURNE RAISE THE TEMPERATURE ON THE PLANET AT ONE-DAY STADIUM SPECTACULAR IN DALLAS, TEXAS
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The temperature: hot. The music: on fire. The crowd response: absolutely thunderous.
OZZFEST 2008 knocked it out of the park when two of the most colossal names in rock n' roll--Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne--came together for a one-day stadium spectacular that was the defining metal event of the year. The AEG Live promoted show grossed nearly $3.5 million and almost 30,000 fans got to experience a 13-hour show filled with legends, cutting-edge acts and OZZFEST alumni who ignited three stages at Pizza Hut Park in the hard music-loving state of Texas, including one devoted to the state’s bands.
Fans and critics agreed that both Ozzy (in his only U.S. concert appearance through the end of 2008) and Metallica (in their OZZFEST debut) delivered powerful and memorable sets. “Ozzy's turn was his best in the area in years,” said Mike Daniel in his review of the show in the DALLAS MORNING NEWS (8/10/08), adding ”…it was dramatic and brooding yet fun as a whole, especially during fantastic turns through ‘Bark at the Moon’ and ‘Suicide Solution.’” Writing in the FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM about Metallica’s set, Teresa Gubbins noted that “…Metallica’s performance was so sharp and intense, it could’ve cut glass. (8/11/08)”
Before the sun went down, the day had an emotional moment when Hellyeah’s set transitioned into a special one-time only all-star tribute to fallen Pantera guitarist and Texas native “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott. The four-song tribute featured three Pantera classics (“Mouth for War,” “A New Level” and “Fucking Hostile”) and a moving version of Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here.” As musicians celebrated the achievements of Dimebag--whose December 2004 murder while performing onstage at a Columbus, Ohio club still has the hard rock/metal community reeling-- video images of his life were shown on stage.
The musicians participating in the all-star tribute to Dimebag Darrell Abbott were:
Kerry King (Slayer)
Scott Ian (Anthrax)
King Diamond
Vinnie Paul (Pantera/Hellyeah)
Jerry Cantrell (Alice in Chains)
Mike Inez (Alice in Chains/Ozzy)
Lars Ulrich (Metallica)
Max Cavalera (Sepultura/Soulfly/Cavalera Conspiracy)
Igor Cavalera (Sepultura/Cavalera Conspiracy)
Nick Bowcott (Grim Reaper)
Chad Gray (Mudvayne/Hell Yeah)
Bob Zilla (Damageplan/Hellyeah)
“This year’s Ozzfest was a huge success,” said Sharon, “and we couldn’t be happier. There were so many great moments. We’re looking forward to coming back to Dallas next summer and hopefully expanding it to a two-day event.”
“Dallas was definitely the rock n’ roll capital of the world last Saturday,” said Randy Phillips, President and CEO of AEG Live. “Pairing Ozzy with Metallica, along with so many other great acts, was a match made in heaven for the 30,000 hardcore fans who were banging their heads at Ozzfest 2008. We can’t wait to see what Ozzy has up his sleeve for 2009, as Ozzfest just keeps getting more exciting every year.”
Why is OZZFEST such a unique event? It’s because of the family spirit that surrounds the festival, and this year's dynamic line-up encompassed artists who've played OZZFest before in different incarnations such as Serj Tankian (System of a Down); Robert Trujillo (Ozzy and now with Metallica), Jonathan Davis (Korn); Hellyeah's Vinnie Paul (Pantera) and Chad Gray (Mudvayne); Kingdom of Sorrow's Jamie 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. The full line-up for OZZFEST 2008 was:
MAIN STAGE
Metallica
Ozzy Osbourne
Serj Tankian
Hell Yeah
Johnathan Davis
Cavalera Conspiracy
Shadows Fall
Apocalyptica
In This Moment
2ND STAGE
Sevendust
Devildriver
Kingdom Of Sorrow
Soilent Green
Witchcraft
Goatwhore
3RD STAGE
The Sword
Drowning Pool
Rigor Mortis
Within Chaos
Destro
Battle of The Bands Winners:
Debris (1st Place)
Black Tooth (2nd Place)
More than 13 years after Ozzy Osbourne started OZZFest, it remains the defining blueprint for hard rock tours and festivals that have come along since, and it has opened the door for so many of today's hard rock and metal bands. This year's OZZFest sponsors included Jägermeister, Monster Energy Drink, ESP Guitars and title sponsor Affliction Clothing.
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Posted about 1 year ago
I was there and it was the most amazing show ive ever been to. It was the sickest out of the three ozzfests ive been to. seeing metallica and ozzy back to back live was the most exhilerating experience of my life. and the experience of staring in awe at my life long guitar idol "Zakk Wylde" ignite the stage was mind blowing. i can still feel the spark in my bones from that show. MetallicA is the reason im into metal and Ozzy and Zakk are the reason i live!!!!
Posted about 1 year ago
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Posted about 1 year ago
Ozzfest rocks!! The most awesome Bands every time!! How bout TensionHead!! for 2009 YEAH!!! Rock ON !!!!
Posted about 1 year ago
It was a hot ass day at ozzfest, but I would never trade it for anything in the world!! .. and for all you who missed it, should have gotten a better paying job! , and as for being in texas well lets just say ozzy loves us more than you Hah!!!
Posted about 1 year ago
Dallas is Too Hot! Having to worry about Sunburn,heat stroke and dehydration are not my idea of a good time.
Posted about 1 year ago
ozzy you know your the best ever and metallica is one of he best too i wish i could have seen this
Posted about 1 year ago
I wish I could of gone to that I bet it was a hardcore rockin time for all that did go.
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Posted about 1 year ago
drove from O'boro,KY. We were up front all day. AWESOME
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Posted about 1 year ago
Maybe if you were from Texas it was great, for the rest of us
Posted about 1 year ago
That sounds so fuckin cool.And I missed it Damn.
Posted about 1 year ago
Jon Davis sucked, and Serj's music sucked, but he's a funny mother fucker. If it's in Dallas or Frisco or somethin' like that for 2 days next year, I'm definitly gonna be there both days.
Posted about 1 year ago
great fucking show! although i'm a huge korn fan, jon davis sucked something fierce! serj was the shit! i traveled from oregon to see this show.
Posted about 1 year ago
Dallas without Ozzy? How about anyone without ozzy!! I wouldnt wish that apon my worst enemy. Im glad they got to see him after so long. I also say I would give my NUTZ to have him back in Seattle. If we all go F%$#@%$# CRAZY maybe we'll get him back on the road. Maybe he just needs to hear how much we love and miss him and need him back it will happen. Thats why he went back to Texas.
Posted about 1 year ago
i kinda agree with everyone, but i'm from ohio, so i do wish that they would keep the tour on the road. i went to ozzfest 06, 07 in noblesville indiana and the was the best fuckin party i ever been to. so come on ozzy, bring that shit back within driving distance of us
Posted about 1 year ago
it was a great show , but it is very unfortunate that they are making it a a stop tour. This is not going to the next level. one stop tour is going backwards. it not fair just to do in Texas. Why should Texas be so fortunate? it was amazing show, but this is not progression.
Posted about 1 year ago
Dipshit it wasn't the fact that it was so far away I couldn't go so much the fact that Ozzfest is SUPPOSED to be a fucking roadshow. Oh, and yeah, paper route. Totally. It's like you KNOW me man. Jackass.
Posted about 1 year ago
nope i agree with jayzus and the guy below me is a homo