Ozzfest Speculation

[Shaun Ponsonby]

A Clear Channel event detail page for the August 27 stop on the Ozzfest 2005 tour is listing OZZY OSBOURNE separately from BLACK SABBATH as one of the artists performing at the show, leading to speculation that OZZY may be replacing IRON MAIDEN on the last seven dates of the trek.

Although Ozzfest's official web site had previously listed VELVET REVOLVER as part of the lineup of bands scheduled for the August 27 date of Ozzfest, in Woodlands, Texas, the band's name has since been taken off the posting, according to Launch Radio Networks. The trek's primary co-headliners, IRON MAIDEN, will not appear on those shows due to a previous touring commitment overseas. No replacement act has been announced yet by Ozzfest organizers.

Ozzfest kicks off on July 15 in Mansfield, Massachusetts. Other acts confirmed for the tour include ROB ZOMBIE, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, SHADOWS FALL and more.

The "Bands" page at Ozzfest.com indicates that a main stage "mystery act" will be revealed shortly. It's been rumored to be the "classic" version of ANTHRAX, which officially announced its reunion last week.

[Carmine]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
It's been rumored to be the "classic" version of ANTHRAX, which officially announced its reunion last week.

YES SIR!!!:killer:

[Shaun Ponsonby]

ANTHRAX have shot down rumors that they will be appearing at this year's Ozzfest, stating that they will be holding off their U.S. touring plans until the fall. According to guitarist Scott Ian, the band will kick off their trek with two "warm-up" shows in Chicago, to be followed by two more warm-up dates in Dublin and Glasgow and a number of festival appearances in Europe. A short Australian tour will take place in May.

In addition to the touring activities, the band are in the process of filming a documentary DVD covering the band's "reunion" tour, from the moment the bandmamembers met again in one room for the first time in over 13 years to the upcoming festival appearances. A late 2005/early 2006 release is expected.

Confirmed ANTHRAX tour dates so far:

Apr. 30 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
May 01 - Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
May 04 - Dublin, IRE @ Ambassador Theater
May 05 - Glasgow, UK @ Barrowlands
May 07 - Nijmegen, NETH @ Dynamo Festival
May 12 - Brisbane, AUS @ Arena
May 14 - Sydney, AUS @ Roundhouse
May 15 - Melbourne, AUS @ Palace
May 16 - Adelaide, AUS @ Heavan
May 18 - Perth, AUS @ Lookout
Jun. 09 - Sövelsborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock
Jun. 11 - Nottingham, UK @ Download
Jun. 12 - Monza, ITA @ Gods Of Metal
Jun. 24 - Le mans, FRA @ Fury Fest
Jun. 25 - Dessel, BEL @ Graspop
Jun. 26 - Tolmin, SLO @ Metal Camp Fest
Jul. 02 - Löbnitz (near Leipzig), GER @ With Full Force
Jul. 09 - Athens, GRE @ Rockwave

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Launch Radio Networks is reporting that VELVET REVOLVER has firmed up plans to be part of this year's Ozzfest tour. Drummer Matt Sorum said the group will play 10 Ozzfest dates, commencing on August 16 in West Valley City, Utah. The last seven dates will be in lieu of IRON MAIDEN, which drops off the bill on August 20. Sorum said his band is looking forward to the tour. "They've asked us to be the second on the slot, so I mean, we're going on right before [BLACK] SABBATH," he said. "That's gonna be pretty cool. And then there's a lot of really heavy bands on the bill. They're counting on us to bring out a lot of fans. I mean, I think that they think it's gonna be cool to have us on the bill, and that's why they invited us."

Ozzfest wraps up on September 4 in West Palm Beach, Florida. VELVET REVOLVER recently started a North American arena tour that lasts until May 25. The group will head to Europe in June and early July.

VELVET REVOLVER resumes its current tour on April 12 in Chula Vista, California.

Ozzfest 2005 featuring VELVET REVOLVER:

Aug. 16 - West Valley City, UT - USANA Pavilion *
Aug. 18 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket *
Aug. 20 - Los Angeles, CA - Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen *
Aug. 23 - Albuquerque, NM - Journal Pavilion
Aug. 25 - Dallas, TX - Smirnoff
Aug. 27 - Houston, TX - Cynthia J. Woods Pavilion
Aug. 28 - San Antonio, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug. 31 - Nashville, TN - Starwood Amphitheatre
Sep. 02 - Charlotte, NC - Verizon
Sep. 04 - West Palm Beach - Sound Advice

* w/ IRON MAIDEN

[bueno bob]

I'll take Sabbath, pass on the rest, thanks :)

[Panamark]

Originally posted by Carmine Raguzza.
YES SIR!!!:killer:

The "Spreading the Disease" Lineup ?????

They were great....