Batman Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Blabbermouth.net It seems that Sharon and company have gone crazy. Throwing eggs, spitting, cutting power what are they in grade school? And Maiden Played on!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can anyone say MaidenFest 06? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzman Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I got this from the Nightwish boards... Last night was the end of an Ozzfest era, for the first time in its history it finally picked on the wrong band, it finally tried to trample over a metal legend and with it, has dragged itself down into the mud. As many of you may know British legends IRON MAIDEN played it this year and their reception was, as expected, phenomenal. Blowing away every band on the bill, no matter how hard the other acts tried, Maiden ere simply breathtaking. In spite of this, frontman Bruce Dickinson has a habit of saying some rather controversial statements, mostly tongue in cheek. On this tour he has been attacking reality television and bands who only play for the money. last night Sharon Osbourne decided that Bruce had said enough of this and was clearly dissing both her and ozzy, as such she sought revenge by ruining the experience for everyone. Her daughter Kelly and a posse of mates were hustled into the near-front row by security, the girls curiously in disguise with bandanas on their faces. Then as Maiden's set began a loser at the soundboard desk started trying to get an 'Ozzy' chant thriving... Maiden fans would not allow this and Maiden blew onto stage. As they did so Kelly's posse attacked them with eggs. The band persevered and Bruce launched into an immediate rant. The band played the song 'The trooper' and as usual Bruce dressed up as an imperial soldier and began swirling the British flag, possibly one of the great enduring live moments documented in metal... However, Ozzy's announcer ruined said moment by running on in a daft attempt at an American civil war outfit and swayed an american flag, he was very quickly ushered off stage before the palce erupted. Just when people thought it could get no worse the soundman then CUT MAIDEN'S SOUND FOUR TIMES mid-song, forcing them to abandon renditions of rarer classics that may never surface again. By now Bruce was furious and started to rant about how it was all sabotage. At the end the band bowed to the audience (post encore) and suddenly the PA 'Ozzy' chant attempt began again, Bruce countered by miming an orchestra conductor and lo and behold the maiden crowd drowned him out with a Maiden chant. By now this was pure farce but it got worse, after Maiden left stage Sharon Osbourne walks on and says: - "We love Iron Maiden and their road crew, they're all nice guys, but Bruce Dickinson is a dick!" Immediately the crowd booed and jeered, she tried to usher them to let her explain, the crowd simply chanted maiden and booed her off. After this approximately 50% of the crowd left the venue, many in protest at money grabbing Sharon. So there you have it, Ozzfest is now ruined, the web is flustered by huge anti-Ozzfest posts and it is simply now ruined. If a legend like IRON MAIDEN can get treated so badly then there is simply no band of equal stature that will play it. And with Ozzy no longer headlining his own fest, the final nail has been hammered into the coffin. So goodbye Ozzfest and good flaming riddance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra sneachta Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Has the US had the pleasure of The 'X' Factor? Sharon, Simon Cowpat and Ireland's very own Louis Walsh. If you haven't, I can assure you whatever Bruce said about reality TV didn't go even half far enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 What a $%@*ing piece of @&!# she is. Iron Maiden is one of those bands that has never gotten the credit it deserves, and this is just sad to see them treated this way. Becasuse of the Osbourne's show, Ozzy has become one big joke of himself and Sharon has developed some superhuman ego in which she actually thinks shes more important then a band like Iron Maiden. I'm glad Maiden finished their stint in Ozzfest, they are way too good to be dragged down with the rest of the crap that makes up an Ozzfest show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dweezil Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I knew those damned rock and/or rollers were no good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzman Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 All I know is that after reading this, I'm in a huge Iron Maiden mood tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 UP THE IRONS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 NP: Live After Death Aces High, 2 Minutes To Midnight, The Trooper, Revelations, Flight of Icarus, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Powerslave, The Number Of The Beast, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Iron Maiden, Run To The Hills, Running Free, Wrathchild, 22 Acacia Avenue, Children Of The Damned, Die With Your Boots On, Phantom Of The Opera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazzman Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 QUOTE (Moonraker @ Aug 21 2005, 09:57 PM) NP: Live After Death Aces High, 2 Minutes To Midnight, The Trooper, Revelations, Flight of Icarus, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Powerslave, The Number Of The Beast, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Iron Maiden, Run To The Hills, Running Free, Wrathchild, 22 Acacia Avenue, Children Of The Damned, Die With Your Boots On, Phantom Of The Opera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeofThePlace Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I am not a Maiden fan but respect the following they have developed. They seem to be "metal" and if some reality sell out whore, can't see that then she can burn in hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 QUOTE (Moonraker @ Aug 21 2005, 05:49 PM) What a $%@*ing piece of @&!# she is. Iron Maiden is one of those bands that has never gotten the credit it deserves, and this is just sad to see them treated this way. Becasuse of the Osbourne's show, Ozzy has become one big joke of himself and Sharon has developed some superhuman ego in which she actually thinks shes more important then a band like Iron Maiden. I'm glad Maiden finished their stint in Ozzfest, they are way too good to be dragged down with the rest of the crap that makes up an Ozzfest show. I concur greatly with you moonie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 QUOTE (kazzman @ Aug 21 2005, 06:38 PM) All I know is that after reading this, I'm in a huge Iron Maiden mood tonight. LOL yeah same here....*throws in The Number of the Beast* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberon Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 "Sharon Osbourne is A TWIT" Nearly. The word you're looking for is t**t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 QUOTE (Moonraker @ Aug 21 2005, 08:57 PM) NP: Live After Death Aces High, 2 Minutes To Midnight, The Trooper, Revelations, Flight of Icarus, Rime of the Ancient Mariner, Powerslave, The Number Of The Beast, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Iron Maiden, Run To The Hills, Running Free, Wrathchild, 22 Acacia Avenue, Children Of The Damned, Die With Your Boots On, Phantom Of The Opera A GREAT live album! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted August 22, 2005 Author Share Posted August 22, 2005 Just Read this on the Iron Maiden Offical site: 22/08/2005San Bernardino IRON MAIDEN wish to thank all the 45,000 Metal fans at Ozzfest in San Bernardino on Saturday night for sticking with us and giving us such a great response at the end of a difficult set. It was obvious to all there that we had a 'series of unfortunate events' throughout! These made it difficult for us to keep our momentum but your incredible support certainly helped us get through it. We guess it all adds up to a pretty memorable gig though!!! This is, however, a Metal Festival. It is supposed to be fun for all. You fans pay very good money to be there and deserve to get a full and unhindered performance from all the bands. This was not the case last night. So with this rather bizarre end to a good tour we are returning to the UK today for the Leeds and Reading Festivals and once again thanks to all of you who came out to see us these last few weeks. FROM IRON MAIDEN ... More later Iron Maiden .com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefEllwood Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 I have a lot of respect for Ozzy, and what he's done with his career, but I wish the rest of that family of f***ing losers would disappear. Hope Maiden comes to town next year !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 QUOTE (Batman @ Aug 22 2005, 07:15 AM) Just Read this on the Iron Maiden Offical site: 22/08/2005San Bernardino IRON MAIDEN wish to thank all the 45,000 Metal fans at Ozzfest in San Bernardino on Saturday night for sticking with us and giving us such a great response at the end of a difficult set. It was obvious to all there that we had a 'series of unfortunate events' throughout! These made it difficult for us to keep our momentum but your incredible support certainly helped us get through it. We guess it all adds up to a pretty memorable gig though!!! This is, however, a Metal Festival. It is supposed to be fun for all. You fans pay very good money to be there and deserve to get a full and unhindered performance from all the bands. This was not the case last night. So with this rather bizarre end to a good tour we are returning to the UK today for the Leeds and Reading Festivals and once again thanks to all of you who came out to see us these last few weeks. FROM IRON MAIDEN A very classy response. Ozzy and Sharon should take notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sodoff Baldrick Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Did they ever announce who won that Battle For Ozzfest thingie? I watched some of that show, but drifted off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Gomez Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pratt Boy Posted August 22, 2005 Share Posted August 22, 2005 Throwing eggs? I wonder if Kelly Osbourne would want eggs thrown at her dear old dad, Ozzy. I think not. Childish. Maybe next time they will not choose someone with the talent, clout and fanbase as Iron Maiden has to go on tour with. Go Maiden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Modest Man From Mandrake Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 UNBEPHUCKINLIEVABLE!!!!!!!!! May sharon rot and die alone and miserable. That is just way uncool. Bruce should drop kick her in the throat!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberon Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 Last night I blasted CHILDREN OF THE DAMNED and HALLOWED BE THY NAME just for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyt Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 i chose to do something else besides going to that show. i did not chose wisely. somebody please slap me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonraker Posted August 23, 2005 Share Posted August 23, 2005 I'm sorry to hear that Davey, if I were down there I would have wanted to go to that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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