![]() ![]() Ozzy Osbourne performing with Black Sabbath at Ozzfest 1997 (Image credit: Mick Hutson / Getty) Marilyn Manson Vs The Religious Right (1997)Īlthough the inclusion of Sabbath made metal fans drop to their knees in praise, it still wouldn’t have made much of a dent in the mainstream consciousness if it weren’t for the controversy of one man. In fact Neurosis’ Scott Kelly has gone on record since to claim that the only reason the band took the tour was the chance to see their heroes every night. The fact that almost every member of every band would congregate at the side of the stage to watch Sabbath like excited school children every night says it all. ![]() ![]() For the first time since his departure nearly two decades previously (if you ignore the one-off Live Aid gig in 1985), Ozzy Osbourne could be seen onstage with Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, plus Faith No More drummer Mike Bordin, playing a set of songs that created the blueprint for every other band on the bill and beyond. But, ultimately, what that drew so many back to Ozzfest for another year was the return of the godfathers of heavy metal. One of the main reasons for the draw was the jaw-dropping cast that included Type O Negative, Machine Head, Pantera, Neurosis and Ozzy playing a solo set. It proved to be the cementing of the festival as a staple in the yearly calendar, grossing far more than any of its competitors in 1997 (including Lollapalooza). #Ozzy osbourne most embarrassing moments full#The very next year Ozzfest fully capitalised on its promising start by announcing a full 22-date US tour. ![]()
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