Ozzfest 2006 Thread- Bands & Dates Announced

[Malcolm]

Ozzfest.com has released the official lineup for this year's Ozzfest. It is as follows:

Main Stage:

OZZY OSBOURNE
SYSTEM OF A DOWN
DISTURBED
TBA**
HATEBREED
LACUNA COIL

**Major main-stage band to be announced on May 23

Second Stage:

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
ATREYU
UNEARTH
BLEEDING THROUGH
NORMA JEAN

Second Stage (rotating):

A LIFE ONCE LOST
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD
THE RED CHORD
FULL BLOWN CHAOS
WALLS OF JERICHO
ALL THAT REMAINS
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME

 Sources close to the Ozzfest organization have told MTV.com that there had been discussions with both the KORN and METALLICA camps for the headlining slot at this year's festival, but that those talks were informal and never got passed the initial negotiations. A SEPULTURA reunion, featuring original frontman Max Cavalera, was also in the works, but the trigger was never pulled. TOOL and MARILYN MANSON were also considered.

Although it has not yet been confirmed, it is believed that the last remaining main-stage band to be officially announced is AVENGED SEVENFOLD.

 The initial dates for Ozzfest 2006 have been announced. They are as follows:

Jul. 01 - San Francisco, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater
Jul. 02 - Sacramento, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheater
Jul. 07 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion
Jul. 08 - San Bernardino, CA @ Hyundai Pavilion
Jul. 14 - Kansas City, KS @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Jul. 15 - St. Louis, MO @ UMB Bank Pavilion
Jul. 16 - Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Jul. 19 - Detroit, MI @ DTE Music Energy Center
Jul. 21 - Columbus, OH @ Germain Amphitheatre
Jul. 22 - East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Jul. 23 - Indianapolis, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center
Jul. 26 - Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion
Jul. 27 - Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Jul. 29 - New York, NY @ Randall's Island
Jul. 30 - Hartford, CA @ New England Dodge Music Center
Aug. 01 - Boston, MA @ Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 04 - Camden, NJ @ Tweeter Center at The Waterfront
Aug. 05 - Bristow, VA @ Nissan Pavilion
Aug. 06 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Virginia Beach
Aug. 09 - Raleigh, NC @ Alltel Pavilion
Aug. 13 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphiheatre

[Malcolm]

In addition to DISTURBED, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's booking agent recently told Billboard magazine that Zakk Wylde and Co. have also been confirmed for this summer's trek. Additional offers to play the tour have been extended to AVENGED SEVENFOLD and ATREYU, according to recently published interviews with both artists.

[Hammy]

Controversy continues to swirl over seemingly contradictory comments Disturbed lead singer David Draiman has made about the band playing Ozzfest 2006. Apparently, visitors have been peppering the message board at the bands' official website with non-stop criticism over Draimans' comments...some demanding an apology.

KNAC.COM's Jeff Kerby asked Draiman about the reports, in a Seattle radio interview, he said "It looks like at this point that we are confirmed for Ozzfest this summer..."

KNAC.COM: Word on the Internet is that Disturbed has been confirmed for Ozzfest?is this true?

DRAIMAN: We can neither confirm nor deny such information.

KNAC.COM: So any reports stating that you have??

DRAIMAN: They?re garbage. I haven?t said anything to anybody. I?m not saying it isn?t happening, but I haven?t gotten any official confirmation myself. Some radio station in Seattle decided to speculate or something. Every radio station interview that I?ve done at the station though has been with the whole band, and they?ve heard me every single time, and I?ve never said anything like that. We?re in talks with them, but nothing has been solidified.

Draiman left this message on the bands message board, shortly before it was turned off completely:

"When an apology is warranted, I am the first to offer one. But not in this case. I do not appreciate the idiocy of people criticizing what I am supposed to have said. I am not going to defend myself any more than I already have, as there should be no need to. I have half a mind to do away with this board completely, because instead of being a place where we can joyfully interact with the fans it has become a haven for the holier than thou. People who actually have the audacity to think that they have a right to say how we should conduct ourselves or even the wording that we may choose. The door is open to you too, if you do not approve or want to leave.

I hope that you are proud of youself for once again distancing the band from its one means of limited interaction with its fans. You make me really feel welcome here. And what are we arguing about anyway? Whether or not I remember saying something a certain way? I already said I don't remember, nor does the rest of the band who have been present at these radio interviews, remember saying it, and already explained how sound bites are created and how editing of radio interviews are done, and even admitted to saying something like 'It looks like we are' [confirmed for Ozzfest]. So fucking what? Nothing is good enough for you, short of prostrating myself and apologizing for something that doesn't even have anything to do with you? Fuck off. Mission accomplished on alienating me from my own band's board. Time for a sabbatical. Fight amongst yourselves over nothing. I'll concentrate on the shows, and doing what I love most, not being sucked into this pathetic bullshit. Enjoy."

  Don't ya just love message boards

[Malcolm]

Alternative Press is reporting that UNEARTH will be co-headlining the second stage of this year's Ozzfest.

"We're playing something like third-to-last on the bill or something; yeah, we're basically headlining the second stage," UNEARTH guitarist Ken Susi told the magazine in an interview conducted on Tuesday (Feb. 14).

Susi informed Alternative Press that the tour will again run from the beginning of July through the end of August as in years past, but offered no insight to any other bands confirmed for the trek.

[Malcolm]

ETALLICA and SYSTEM OF A DOWN are strongly rumored to have secured the "headliner" and "special guest" slots at this year's Ozzfest, industry insiders have told BLABBERMOUTH.NET.

Although no bands have been officially announced for this year's festival, DISTURBED frontman David Draiman revealed during an appearance on the Seattle station 99.9 KISW in January that his band will be appearing on this summer's Ozzfest. Meanwhile, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY's booking agent recently told Billboard magazine that Zakk Wylde and Co. have also been confirmed for this year's trek. UNEARTH guitarist Ken Susi told the Alternative Press on Feb. 14 that his band will be one of the rotating headliners on the second stage of Ozzfest 2006, while Jesse Hayes of the Cleveland radio station WMMS 100.7 FM announced last month during his daily "Buzzard Rock Report" segment that BODY COUNT ? the heavy metal band fronted by rapper/actor Ice T ? will be performing at this year's traveling festival. BLEEDING THROUGH frontman Brandon Schieppati reportedly revealed at the conclusion of the band's performance at Neumo's in Seattle, Washington Sunday night (Feb. 19) that they will be taking part in Ozzfest 2006. Additional offers to play the tour have been extended to AVENGED SEVENFOLD and ATREYU, according to recently published interviews with both artists.

The Ozzfest organizers are expected to announce the official lineup for this year's festival sometime in March.

[Malcolm]

 Representatives for METALLICA's management (QPrime) and record label (Warner Bros.) have both rejected as "false" rumors that the band will be headlining this summer's Ozzfest.

[Malcolm]

According to Pittsburgh's modern rock commercial station 105.9 The X, this year's Ozzfest will be hitting Pittsburgh's Post Gazette Pavillion on July 25 and will feature SYSTEM OF A DOWN and DISTURBED in two of the top main-stage slots. Other bands that are strongly rumored to be taking part in this year's travelling festival are BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, UNEARTH, ATREYU and BLEEDING THROUGH.

The Ozzfest organizers are expected to announce the official lineup for this year's festival later this week.

[Malcolm]

RollingStone.com is reporting that that ATREYU have been confirmed as one of the rotating co-headliners on the second stage at this summer's Ozzfest. Other second-stage co-headliners include UNEARTH, according to published reports.

[WhosGilby?]

I heard Body Count was playin it, Also Lars Ulrich said they werent doin Ozzfest but  he also said Bob Rock would always be there producer only to annonce a month or two later that Rick Rubin was producing it.

[BLS-Pride]

Slayer would be great for ozzfest. The rumors around BLS is they might headline second stage this year.

[Malcolm]

The Bands and Dates will be announced tomrorow night at 9 PM

[Malcolm]

 Ozzfest.com has released the official lineup for this year's Ozzfest. It is as follows:

Main Stage:

OZZY OSBOURNE
SYSTEM OF A DOWN
DISTURBED
TBA**
HATEBREED
LACUNA COIL

**Major main-stage band to be announced on May 23

Second Stage:

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
ATREYU
UNEARTH
BLEEDING THROUGH
NORMA JEAN

Second Stage (rotating):

A LIFE ONCE LOST
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD
THE RED CHORD
FULL BLOWN CHAOS
WALLS OF JERICHO
ALL THAT REMAINS
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME

[Malcolm]

 Sources close to the Ozzfest organization have told MTV.com that there had been discussions with both the KORN and METALLICA camps for the headlining slot at this year's festival, but that those talks were informal and never got passed the initial negotiations. A SEPULTURA reunion, featuring original frontman Max Cavalera, was also in the works, but the trigger was never pulled. TOOL and MARILYN MANSON were also considered.

Although it has not yet been confirmed, it is believed that the last remaining main-stage band to be officially announced is AVENGED SEVENFOLD.

Ozzfest 2006 dates

 The initial dates for Ozzfest 2006 have been announced. They are as follows:

Jul. 01 - San Francisco, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheater
Jul. 02 - Sacramento, CA @ Sleep Train Amphitheater
Jul. 07 - Phoenix, AZ @ Cricket Pavilion
Jul. 08 - San Bernardino, CA @ Hyundai Pavilion
Jul. 14 - Kansas City, KS @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Jul. 15 - St. Louis, MO @ UMB Bank Pavilion
Jul. 16 - Chicago, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Jul. 19 - Detroit, MI @ DTE Music Energy Center
Jul. 21 - Columbus, OH @ Germain Amphitheatre
Jul. 22 - East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Jul. 23 - Indianapolis, IN @ Verizon Wireless Music Center
Jul. 26 - Scranton, PA @ Toyota Pavilion
Jul. 27 - Buffalo, NY @ Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Jul. 29 - New York, NY @ Randall's Island
Jul. 30 - Hartford, CA @ New England Dodge Music Center
Aug. 01 - Boston, MA @ Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 04 - Camden, NJ @ Tweeter Center at The Waterfront
Aug. 05 - Bristow, VA @ Nissan Pavilion
Aug. 06 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Virginia Beach
Aug. 09 - Raleigh, NC @ Alltel Pavilion
Aug. 13 - West Palm Beach, FL @ Sound Advice Amphiheatre

[Chief]

so much for the GNR rumor. i never believed it anyway...

[BLS-Pride]

Nice. BLS is headlining second stage.

[Malcolm]

 Seven of the ten Ozzfest 2006 dates that are expected to feature Ozzy Osbourne in the headlining slot have been announced. They are as follows:

Jul. 01 - Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
Jul. 16 - Tinley Park, IL @ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Jul. 22 - East Troy, WI @ Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Jul. 29 - New York, NY @ Randalls Island
Aug. 01 - Mansfield, MA @ Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts
Aug. 04 - Camden, NJ @ Tweeter Center At The Waterfront
Aug. 06 - Virginia Beach, VA @ Verizon Wireless Virginia Bch. Amp.

***NOTE: The above information has yet to be officially confirmed by the official Ozzfest web site, Ozzfest.com, and should be treated as a rumor only.***

[Malcolm]

Ozzfest.com has added a "mystery band" slot to the "Monster Energy" second stage at this year's Ozzfest. The festival billing is now shaping up as follows:

Main Stage:

OZZY OSBOURNE (10 dates only)
SYSTEM OF A DOWN
DISTURBED
TBA**
HATEBREED
LACUNA COIL

**Major main-stage band (rumored to be AVENGED SEVENFOLD) to be announced on May 23

Second Stage (non-rotating):

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY
ATREYU
UNEARTH
BLEEDING THROUGH
NORMA JEAN

Second Stage (rotating):

A LIFE ONCE LOST
STRAPPING YOUNG LAD
THE RED CHORD
FULL BLOWN CHAOS
WALLS OF JERICHO
ALL THAT REMAINS
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME
TBA

This year's Ozzfest will begin July 1 in San Francisco (Mountain View) and will run through August 13 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

[Sparksry]

Im hoping on going this year on July 17th the michigan one i hope to see everyone there.... plus this mystery slot would be awsome to star GNR ... they have been looking for a warm up date arent they? I cant wait GNR or no GNR im still going!

Rock ON 

[Malcolm]

June 2006
29 - Auburn, WA - White River Amphitheatre (w/ Ozzy)

July 2006
1 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre (w/ Ozzy)
2 - Marysville, CA - Sleep Train Amphitheatre
7 - Phoenix, AZ - Cricket Pavilion
8 - Devore, CA - Hyundai Pavilion (w/ Ozzy)
11 - Selma, TX - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
14 - Somerset, WI - Foat-Rite Park
15 - Maryland Heights, MO - UMB Bank Pavilion
16 - Tinley Park, IL - First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre (w/ Ozzy)
18 - Pittsburgh, PA - Post Gazette Pavilion
19 - Clarkston, MI - DTE Energy Music Theatre
21 - Columbus, OH - Germain Amphitheater
22 - East Troy, WI - Alpine Valley Music Theatre (w/ Ozzy)
23 - Noblesville, IN - Verizon Wireless Music Center
26 - Scranton, PA - Toyota Pavilion
27 - Darien Center, NY - Darien Lake PAC
29 - New York, NY - Randall's Island (w/ Ozzy)
30 - Hartford, CT - New England Dodge Music Center

August 2006
1 - Mansfield, MA - Tweeter Center (w/ Ozzy)
4 - Camden, NJ - Tweeter Center at the Waterfront (w/ Ozzy)
5 - Virginia Beach, VA - Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
6 - Bristow, VA - Nissan Pavilion (w/ Ozzy)
9 - Raleigh, NC - Alltel Pavilion
13 - West Palm Beach, FL - Sound Advice Amphitheatre

[DEAD HORSE]

I Do hope to go to Ozzfest this year, I HAVE to see Ozzy!!!