Ozzfest 2002

Having never been to a concert at Donington, the so called "Home of Metal" before, I was expecting big things from the venue, I had also received free tickets from reading the Main Event Ticket Guide, and for the usually brilliant Ozzfest to be better than ever. But these optimistic expectations turned out to be far from accurate, at least the only fees was the coach ride (plus merchandise and food expensives). Things were looking good when we first arrived: A huge area for the fans to watch the main stage, a nice (well, as nice as a big metal shed can look) looking building for the Kerrang!/Radio 1 stage, and enough food and merchandise stalls for you ...  Read the complete review

After a hellish bus ride down from Glasgow, hungover, tired and feeling cramped, I wandered into the circus. I found out who was playing when before scouting about for Skindred. Anti Product came on the main stage. They were weak. I walked away. The blackboard on the Kerrang stage said that I had missed Skindred but I staggered in anyway (you never know...). Danko Jones was scheduled to play. As soon as I heard the air raid siren and the cheer that went up with it, I ran up to the front of the stage. I knew noone was going to cheer like that for Danko friggin Jones. Sure enough, BENJI was up there giving it laldy. Once I was up the front it was actually ...  Read the complete review

Another great OZZFEST - Advantages: 2 stages, GREAT bands compliment ozzy - Disadvantages: SO EXPENSIVE, HIGH PRICE

I wish that the concert would come to tennesee. I work my ass of to have money so I can go to concerts. But they don't come anywhere near me. The closest place this year is a six hour drive away. I've got house, car and utilities to pay. I can't afford to take 3 days off to see a concert on a Monday night. Hell the cost of the whole road trip would break me for weeks. Have mercy on me! I love music and I especially love live music, Bring it to Nashville and we will come. Trust me! Think about it for next year! I'll miss Hatebreed and Flaw and SOAD this year! Maybe they'll have their own tour or something! Thanks for listening! ...  Read the complete review

Lots and lots of complaints anbout this Ozzfest mainly due to the fact that there were only 4000 people allowed in the main front area of the min stage. Luckily, I arrived early and wandered into that area not knowing what was happening. Unluckily, I missed all the Kerrang! stage bands whom I wanted to see (esp. 100 Reasons and Ill Nino). So, this is really a review of the main stage. First up were Antiproduct: The jury's still out on that one. Zakk Wild's Black Label Society: Entertaining! Really good. They played last year on the Kerrang satge but were promoted to main stage, playing good old fashioned beer swiging, foot on speaker, blonde hair ...  Read the complete review