Ozzfest Reveals First Acts to Sign

OzzFest is still cranking along as one of the only ways to hear hardcore rock music live these days. With the current popularity of music styles like Emo and Rap, hard, edgy rock hasn’t had the big following it did in days past. OzzFest is one way to get your fix of heavy hitters like Ozzy Osborne and hear newer bands on the other stages.

It was announced today that Lamb of God and Lordi will be on the main stage performing as one of the acts before Ozzy himself, and Hatebreed would headline Stage 2. Hatebreed will have the openers Mondo Generator, Ankla, Circus Diable, Nile and Showdown.  The rest of the main stage acts have yet to be announced.

This year OzzFest is free to the public (though you still have to get tickets in advance to accommodate venue occupancy limits).  Sharon and Ozzy Osborne announced this unusual format earlier this year.  All bands at the show are playing for free, and sponsors are paying for the cost of throwing what could very well be one of the biggest moving parties of the season.

You can read more about the bands and OzzFest on the official OzzFest web site. Don’t forget to check out online music downloads before the show to get familiar with the newer bands.  You can go to iTunes for full copies of the CDs you enjoy the most.  OzzFest kicks off on June 12, 2007.

Tim Somers
MusicHoncho.com