Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2003 22:18:34 -0400 From: Ozzy Osbourne Subject: OZZFEST 2003 NEWSLETTER - April 23, 2003 OZZFEST 2003 NEWSLETTER - April 23, 2003 __________________________________________________ REVOLUTION SMILE ADDED TO OZZFEST SECOND STAGE The Revolution Smile is the latest additishaon to the Ozzfest bill. They will be rockin' the second stage, splitting the tour with Marz. Rev Smile - first half; Marz - second half (ie. Marz picks up in Pittsburgh). If you remember that great band Far from the mid-90's then you already are clued in: the group features ex-Far guitarist Shaun Lopez in their ranks but, really, the two bands' associations end there. According to Mr. Lopez, "Rock music is supposed to be dangerous...It's not afraid." We at Ozzfest like that attitude. So take a gander at their web site (new site coming soon, along with their debut CD on Flawless/Geffen this summer): www.revolutionsmile.com. Go to the MEDIA section and you can download upwards of ten songs FREE. Check out "Indiana Feeling", among others, to sample the rock...and the danger! This is one band to watch, we're tellin' ya! __________________________________________________ JUST IN: THE DATSUNS TO OPEN MAIN STAGE First, the good news: Yes, New Zealand's favorite sons, The Datsuns are coming to Ozzfest. These four AC/DC-inspired hoodrats tear sh*t up live and will be rocking the main stage for five dates only (that's the bad news). So, if I were you I'd go out and pick up a copy of the band's selt-titled debut on V2 Records to get ready for their live bitch-slap. And, for instant gratification, point your web browser to the band's official web site, www.thedatsuns.com. The thunder from Down Under is comin'! __________________________________________________ SKELETON'S OUT OF THE CLOSET: NOTHINGFACE CD RELEASED Nothingface take their brutal-yet-melodic metal to new heights on their new album "Skeletons," now in stores (released yesterday, in fact). Additionally, it's one of those encoded cd's: by inserting the platter into your computer you can "unlock" exclusive stuff like live photos, a video interview with the band, and an opportunity to win one of 30 spots on Nothingface's guest list to watch the band tear up the second stage of Ozzfest this summer! By the way, the album shreds! Visit www.nothingface.net for the whole skinny on this D.C.-based crew. __________________________________________________ NEW SHADOWS FALL VIDEO NOW IN ROTATION ON MUCHMUSIC AND MTV They f*cking rule. That's enough for a news story right there. But no, there's more. The Massachusetts five-piece recently had their brand-spankin' new video for "Destroyer of Senses" added to M2's Extreme Music and MuchMusic's Uranium shows. The clip was shot at a standing-room-only show at the Fat Cats club in Springfield, Mass. Taken from the Shads underground-buzzin' album, The Art of Balance, "Destroy of Senses" is a chugging three minute fusion of thrash, rock, and hardcore. And live, it's even more ferocious. The band wants your help getting this clip played on M2 and MuchMusic. To vote for "Destroyer of Senses" (and indeed, for true Heavy Metal--gasp!) follow these links: www.mmusa.tv click on Juliya's boobs--er, URANIUM www.mtv.com/bands/rock/ scroll down to Rock Requests __________________________________________________ UPCOMING RECORD RELEASE DATES: OZZFEST ARTISTS (all dates USA-only and subject to change) Marilyn Manson - 'The Art of the Grotesque' (Interscope) May 13 (Manson's single for "mOBSCENE" was released to stores yesterday, April 22.) Nothingface - 'Skeletons' (TVT) released yesterday Hotwire - 'The Routine' (RCA) June 3 Twisted Method - 'Escape from Cape Coma' (MCA) July 15 Depswa - 'Two Angels and a Dream' (Geffen) May 20 Motograter - S/T (No Name/Elektra) May 27 Endo - untitled (Columbia) late June Revolution Smile - 'Above the Noise' (Flawless/Interscope) late spring __________________________________________________ TICKETS TICKETS TICKETS All dates are on sale. No more dates are expected to be announced. Find below the full itinerary for the North American run. (as of April 23; all dates subject to change) Jun. 28 San Antonio Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW Jun. 29 Dallas Smirnoff Music Center ON-SALE NOW Jul. 02 Phoenix Cricket Pavilion ON-SALE NOW Jul. 03 San Diego Coors Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW Jul. 05 Los Angeles Hyundai Pavilion at Glen Helen ON-SALE NOW Jul. 08 San Francisco Shoreline Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW Jul. 09 Sacramento Sleep Train Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW Jul. 12 Seattle White River Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW Jul. 15 Albuquerque Journal Pavilion ON-SALE NOW Jul. 17 St. Louis UMB Bank Pavilion ON-SALE NOW Jul. 19 Minneapolis Float-Rite Park ON-SALE NOW Jul. 20 Chicago Tweeter Center ON-SALE NOW Jul. 22 Cleveland Blossom ON-SALE NOW Jul. 24 Detroit DTE Energy Music Theatre ON-SALE NOW Jul. 25 Detroit DTE Energy Music Theatre ON-SALE NOW Jul. 30 Pittsburgh Post. Gazette Pavilion ON-SALE NOW Jul. 31 Indianapolis Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW Aug. 02 Milwaukee Alpine Valley ON-SALE NOW Aug. 03 Columbus Polaris Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW Aug. 05 Scranton Montage Mountain ON-SALE NOW Aug. 07 Philadelphia Tweeter Waterfront ON-SALE NOW Aug. 09 Hartford Meadows Music Theatre ON-SALE NOW Aug. 11 Buffalo Darien Lakes ON-SALE NOW Aug. 14 Boston Tweeter Center ON-SALE NOW Aug. 15 Boston Tweeter Center ON-SALE NOW Aug. 18 New York PNC Bank Arts Center ON-SALE NOW Aug. 19 New York PNC Bank Arts Center ON-SALE NOW Aug. 22 Washington DC Nissan Pavilion ON-SALE NOW Aug. 24 Charlotte Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW Aug. 26 Atlanta Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW Aug. 28 West Palm Beach Coral Sky Amphitheatre ON-SALE NOW __________________________________________________ http://www.ozzfest.com http://www.ozzy.com -------------------------------------------------------- To Subscribe: Click here: http://www.sonymusicemail.com/ -------------------------------------------------------- If you are having any problems with our service, please email us at: administrator@epicrecordsemail.com