Battle for Ozzfest

Battle for Ozzfest
Battle for Ozzfest
Genre Reality Television
Directed by Lisa Caruso
Rick Telles
Judges Ozzy Osbourne
Country of origin  United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 12
Broadcast
Original channel MTV
Original run 25 October 2004 – 10 January 2005

Battle for Ozzfest was a reality TV show aired during autumn of 2004 on MTV, where 8 bands 'battle' it out in a series of challenges to win a spot on the stage of the metal festival Ozzfest, which is a primarily heavy metal-subgenre based music festival.[1] The series lasted 12 episodes, the winner being decided by online voters.[2]

Contestants

  • A Dozen Furies
  • Cynder[3] (now known as Curse Your Name)
  • Manntis[4]
  • Final Drive
  • Beyond All Reason
  • Guilt by Association
  • Sicks Deep
  • Trauma Concept

A Dozen Furies won the spot on the 10th anniversary of Ozzfest, and got $65,000 in cash, gear from Gibson guitars, and a record deal from Sanctuary Records.

Post Show

  • A Dozen Furies, Cynder and Manntis played the Battle for Ozzfest tour which was selected by being one of the top 3 finalists.[5]
  • Manntis got signed by Century Media Records following the conclusion of the show but have since become unsigned once again.
  • A Dozen Furies went on numerous tours with acts such as Gwar and Disturbed but have since broke up.
  • Curse Your Name have released a self-titled LP, while vocalist and show contestant; Ryan, started up a solo project.
  • Chelsea (contestant and representative for Final Drive) is no longer in the group.
  • Beyond All Reason are recording a new album
  • Jesse (contestant and representative for Trauma Concept) is no longer in the group.He has since formed a new band Impressions In Flesh and are currently in studio recording their first album.
  • Guilt By Association are still active and unsigned.
  • Sicks Deep are still active and unsigned
  • Big Dave still tours with Ozzy and the Ozzfest.

References

  1. ^ Goodman, Dean (23 October 2004). "Ozzy Osbourne gets real with MTV rock band show.". Houston Chronicle. Reuters. http://chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ae/2861356.html. Retrieved 4 Apr 2010. 
  2. ^ "Cynder Loses All But its Cool ; MTV Voters Bounce Piedmont Band From Reality Show, But Its Members Relish The Exposure.". Greensboro News & Record: p. B1. 11 January 2005. 
  3. ^ Hahne, Jeffrey (8 November 2004). "Triad Band Included in new MTV Reality Show". Greensboro News & Record: p. D1. 
  4. ^ De ATLEY, Richard K. (25 October 2004). "Manntis // Eight bands share path to OZZfest; one will arrive". The Press-Enterprise: p. C13. http://pe.com/entertainment/stories/PE_Fea_Ent_manntis25.a1cbf.html. Retrieved 4 Apr 2010. 
  5. ^ Zaleski, Annie (23 April 2005). "MUSIC REVIEW; Click your heels and mosh! You're in Ozz". Boston Herald: p. 029. 



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