From the Avalon in Hollywood, CA... the Osbourne family announces this year's lineup for the 9th annual Ozzfest 2004 Spring/Summer tour...
MAIN STAGE:
Ozzy Osbourne
Judas Priest
Slayer
Dimmu Borgir
Black Label Society
Superjoint Ritual
SECOND STAGE:
Slipknot
Hatebreed
Lamb of God
Atreyu
Bleeding Through
Lacuna Coil
Every Time I Die
Unearth
More to be announced!
Confirmed tour dates are as follows:
07/10/04 Hartford, CT ctnow.com Meadows Music Theatre
07/12/04 Boston, MA Tweeter Center
07/14/04 Wantagh, NY Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Amph.
07/16/04 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
07/18/04 Bristow, VA Nissan Pavilion
07/20/04 Columbus, OH Germain Amphitheatre
07/22/04 Nashville, TN Starwood Amphitheatre
07/24/04 Denver, CO Fiddler's Green
07/27/04 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre
07/29/04 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
07/31/04 San Bernardino, CA Hyundai Pavilion
08/03/04 Albuquerque, NM Journal Pavilion
08/05/04 Dallas, TX Smirnoff Music Center
08/07/04 San Antonio, TX Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
08/10/04 Kansas City, KS Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
08/12/04 St. Louis, MO UMB Pavilion
08/14/04 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre
08/17/04 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Center
08/19/04 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
08/21/04 Chicago, IL Tweeter Center
08/24/04 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
08/26/04 Camden, NJ Tweeter Waterfront
08/28/04 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
08/31/04 Raleigh, NC Alltel Pavilion
09/02/04 Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Amphitheatre
09/04/04 West Palm, FL Sound Advice Amphitheatre
For more info, be sure to check out Ozzfest.com.
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Notable quotes from the press conference:
“Well considering I died twice, I feel pretty good!” – Ozzy Osbourne
“We’re not alternative – we’re not gay.” “I am.” – Sharon Osbourne & Rob Halford
“[Lacuna Coil] is definitely Kelly and Jack’s choice.” – Sharon Osbourne
“Thank you to the Osbournes for having faith in me and putting me into any slot… at all.” – Phil Anselmo
“When Ozzy calls, I answer.” – Phil Anselmo
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Here is a photo gallery from the press conference (click the pics to enlarge):
