The legendary touring behemoth that is *OZZFEST* is set to hit the UK with a one-off date at London’s O2 arena on September 18th 2010. *OZZY
OSBOURNE*will be accompanied on the main stage by *KORN*, MURDERDOLLS *and* SKINDRED*, plus a special guest TBC, with more acts still to be announced for the second stage. In addition to the music on offer, *OZZY* and co will take over the entire O2 complex, offering up a Village Of The Damned, with fairground rides, stalls and tattooists.
The 2010 package will be the first UK *OZZFEST* show in over five years, and is also the first time the O2 features a general admission format on the lower bowl; GA ticket holders will be able to choose between watching the
show from seats, or the specially enlarged standing area. Top level tickets
will also be available offering the usual seating.
Headlined by *OZZY OSBOURNE*, the legendary Prince Of Darkness will lead the charge. *OZZY* – who’s solo albums have all achieved top 40 chart success in the UK – is currently gearing up to release his 10th studio album “Scream”, which will hit the streets on June 21st. With his recent book “I Am Ozzy” enjoying top 10 positions in book charts the world over, the time is perfect for *OZZFEST*’s return to the birthplace of metal, and with the awesome supporting cast that *OZZY* brings with him, fans are in for a truly special day. States *OZZY:* “*It means a lot to bring Ozzfest back to the UK. This is the first time that we’re bringing Ozzfest indoors. The O2 is the perfect place to hold a festival. Let it rain, let it hail, let it thunder, because we’ll be rocking inside.”
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Flying in from Bakerfield, USA, the multi-million selling, Grammy Award-winning *KORN* will be showcasing new material from their forthcoming new album, “Korn III – Remember Who You Are”, whose first single ‘Oildale (Remember Who You Are)’ is out today.
*”We’re extremely excited to be playing Ozzfest in Europe” *comments guitarist MUNKY.* “Ozzy is an absolute legend, mentor, and dear friend of
mine, so it’s always an honour to perform on the same bill as him. We can’t
wait!”*
*OZZFEST* will also offer the opportunity for UK fans to give *MURDERDOLLS*a hearty welcome back from the dead after a six year
absence. *JOEY JORDISON* and *WEDNESDAY 13* return with “Women and Children Last” at the end of August, and their set at *OZZFEST* will see the horror-rockers airing brand new material for the first time since their 2002 debut.
Welsh raga-punks and former *KORN* touring partners *SKINDRED *come armed with a truly unique blend of metal, punk, rap and reggae for their O2 arena debut. Charismatic frontman *BENJI WEBBE* expresses his delight at being part of the most well established touring package in the world of metal.
*”Its been sometime since the OzzFest has reached these UK shores, Skindred are highly honoured and excited to be joining the legend that is Ozzy Osbourne and taking part in this monstrous event. The Metal public know this one’s gonna rock harder dan all da res…”
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18.09.2010 OZZFEST 2010 O2 Arena Greenwich, London
Tickets for *OZZFEST 2010* go on sale Friday 18 June at 9am.
Tickets will be priced at £40 adv (subject to booking fee) and are available
from 0871 230 5595, www.kililive.com and usual outlets.
Look out for more band announcements in the coming weeks.
I'm a self-confessed musical nut with an eclectic taste ranging from lo-fi indie to crushing heavy metal. I also make a blizzard of noise in my band Final Coil (recently seen deafening audiences in the midlands area). I also like cheese. Cheese is possibly the single greatest food (if one excludes bacon). Sometimes I write songs about cheese... but not often 
