Sharon Osbourne Finally Approves STEEL PANTHER For Japan; Ozzfest Video
February 5, 2013, 11 years ago
Sharon Osbourne, in partnership with Japanese promoter Hayashi International Promotion (H.I.P.), will debut the first-ever Ozzfest Japan on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th at the Makuhari Messe Arena, just outside of Tokyo. The event will feature headlining performances from BLACK SABBATH - featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Geezer Butler and Tony Iommi - and SLIPKNOT.
Check out a message from Los Angeles glamsters STEEL PANTHER about the show below:
Ozzfest Japan 2013 line-up:
Saturday, May 11th
SLIPKNOT
SLASH
DEFTONES
MAN WITH A MISSION
THE TREATMENT
FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS
Sunday, May 12th
BLACK SABBATH
TOOL
STONE SOUR
DIR EN GREY
ANTHEM
COLDRAIN
STEEL PANTHER
MUCC
"We are excited for the opportunity to bring Ozzfest to Japan for the first time ever,” says Sharon Osbourne. “We’ve got the perfect combination of Western and Japanese bands. Ozzfest is also thrilled to be presenting Black Sabbath’s first-ever performance in Japan.”
Despite Japan reigning as the second largest music market in the world, Ozzfest Japan 2013 will represent the first major international music festival to ever travel to the country.
"We are thrilled to open a new chapter for this legendary festival in Japan,” H.I.P. President Massy Hayashi says of the significance of bringing Ozzfest to Japan. “I think it will be the perfect chance to bring together the very best international rock music and also give us a chance to show how far Japanese rock has come in recent years.”
Check out a message about the fest from Ozzy, below:
