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Ozzy Osbourne To Headline 2008 Ozzfest

The Prince of Darkness will once again tour as the headliner for Ozzfest in 2008. Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne announced in a teleconference yesterday that, health permitting, he will top off the annual tour package. It was not revealed as to whether the festival, like this past year, will be free or not.

And despite Osbourne's age—he is nearing 60-years-old—the rocker is busier than ever. Aside from plans for performing at Ozzfest, he will also tour alongside Rob Zombie for a fall arena tour. During the conference, Ozzy also alluded to some plans for his pioneering metal group Black Sabbath.

"I'd love to do another Black Sabbath album," he said. "We did try and write together; there are a bunch of things written. But the problem I'm having is it's got to be at least on the same level as when we departed. If it's not, then what's the point in doing it. I'm definitely doing another album, whether with my own band or Sabbath. As long as I'm not doing bullsh*t..."

—The ARTISTdirect Staff
10.09.07