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Deleted User
August 24, 2005, 2:57 am
I'm actually quite disappointed that something like this would happen to such a good band,while they are entertaining the fans.It shouldn't happen.Iron maiden is my favourite band,easily,and this makes me HATE Sharon Osbourne.(Much as some websites now.)
http://forum.maidenfans.com/index.php?showtopic=9803
For the story.

Famine
August 24, 2005, 3:05 am
Yea, Sharon is a (Please refrain from swearing)ing (Please refrain from swearing). Iron Maiden isn't the best band, but compared to the (Please refrain from swearing) bands on Ozzfest tour they were.

Black Sabbath - Ozzy is a (Please refrain from swearing)ing (Please refrain from swearing) now
Iron Maiden - Good Band
Mudvayne - (Please refrain from swearing)ing (Please refrain from swearing)heads
Shadows Fall - Enough already
BLS - Zakk can suck a cock
In Flames - Wow, you were semi decent, but now you are horrible
Velvet Revolver - What the (Please refrain from swearing)?
Killswitch Engage - (Please refrain from swearing) you, emocore
Rob Zombie - A (Please refrain from swearing)
As I Lay Dying - I thought I said Enough!
Mastodon - A decent band
A Dozen Furies - Wow, another metalcore band with nothing new!
and...most of the rest suck, except for a few exceptions and they aren't even great bands.

Cookie.
August 24, 2005, 3:21 am
Yea I heard about that too :\ Iron Maiden is one of the best bands on the lineup to me at least.

reckon
August 24, 2005, 3:23 am
More like borefest.

Famine
August 24, 2005, 3:25 am
Indeed, Reckon as the idea!

peemonkey
August 24, 2005, 6:21 am
black sabbath was cool in the 70s. ozzy needs death though. but his family first.

Deleted User
August 24, 2005, 10:36 am
the osbournes all need to die a horribly hilarious death but most of all bloody

damnnation
August 24, 2005, 10:51 am
GRASPOP METAL MEETING!
:D

lastpatriot
August 24, 2005, 12:08 pm
quote:Originally posted by Taalthe osbournes all need to die a horribly hilarious death but most of all bloody


Get his children, first.

frogboy
August 24, 2005, 1:11 pm
Get Sharon first!

lastpatriot
August 24, 2005, 5:09 pm
Nah, get Kelly first, than Jack, then Sharon, then Ozzy.

?
August 24, 2005, 8:09 pm
The link doesn't work and what happened, even though I don't listen to Iron Maiden...

that fuking sniper
August 24, 2005, 10:41 pm
I've just lost alot of respect for Ozzy. F*ck Sharon.

Edit: That's ALL respect for Ozzy. I'm done with him. I can't even bare listening to any of his or BS' songs anymore. He pulled some really low crap, and Maiden remained the better band.

FliesLikeABrick
August 24, 2005, 11:34 pm
they took the thread down

that fuking sniper
August 25, 2005, 2:49 am
Ah, I see.

I've found a better source than the one in the link anyway, here's what it says:

"The manager of a well-known heavy metal band (*NOT* IRON MAIDEN) who attended this past weekend's Ozzfest show at the Hyundai Pavillion in Devore, California has submitted the following first-hand account of the evening that will surely go down as one of the most shameful moments in recent rock history (NOTE: at his request, the author's identity is being protected by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):

"Saturday night's Ozzfest at the Hyundai Pavillion near Los Angeles was a debacle on so many levels, I am still in shock as I write this. As a fan of many of the bands [Saturday] night, one can only hope this was an isolated incident, but sadly, it most likely wasn't. As many of you have heard already, co-headliners and metal legends IRON MAIDEN were pelted with eggs, bottle caps, beer cups, spit on, had people from the Ozzfest camp talking over the PA during their set, had 'Eddie' delayed from his onstage entrance, had members of the [BLACK LABEL SOCIETY] entourage rush the stage with American flags, and had the PA intentionally turned off over six times, all by the OSBOURNE CAMP.

"While it's still unclear as to the exact reasons why the terrorizing started (rumors abounded as to why, with everything from Bruce calling out Ozzy in the U.K. rock magazine Kerrang! on the widely known fact that Ozzy uses a teleprompter, to various vague references said on stage about a 'reality show' at an Ozzfest stop in Detroit), one thing was very clear: The whole thing stunk, and left me, and nearly all of the 40,000+ heavy metal fans in attendance angered and disappointed. Not that behind the scenes bickering or magazine trash-talking is anything new to rock fans, but the shocking lack of professionalism at one of the largest stops in North America in front of 40,000+ spectators, at the hand of the Osbournes was nothing short of disgusting.

"It all began early in the afternoon, when many side stage bands were openly approached in clear view of everyone backstage by Sharon and Kelly Osbourne to 'join them in throwing eggs at IRON MAIDEN this evening.' All the bands were encouraged to rally the other side-stage bands to do so. Members and/or friends of the hardcore band BURY YOUR DEAD were seen actively trying to encourage other side-stage bands to 'join in the fun.' Thankfully, many side stage bands angrily declined.

"Later that evening, as IRON MAIDEN came on stage, their intro was interrupted by [BLACK LABEL SOCIETY] hanger-on and biker wannabe Big Dave, who was at the soundboard loudly chanting 'Ozzy, Ozzy' over the PA. MAIDEN opened their set and the entire band was pelted from the front row with eggs, beer, beer cups, spit, and various other objects by an Ozzfest-credentialed, bandana-wearing, Osbourne entourage. IRON MAIDEN, ever the professionals, continued through their set, and by the time they launched into their second song, 'The Trooper', Bruce changed into a civil war-era, red coat and began waving a Union Jack ? British flag. Then, someone in, or associated with, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY tried to rush the stage waving and American Flag with the words 'Don't (Please refrain from swearing) with Ozzy' scrawled across his bare chest. He was tackled and beaten by MAIDEN crew and promptly thrown off stage.

"As 'The Trooper' ended, frontman Bruce (Please refrain from swearing)inson, with characteristic spunk, launched into a scathing attack on the people terrorizing his band, calling them 'a sorry excuse for an Ozzy Osbourne fan,' and wondering aloud how, 'three dozen eggs could get snuck into the front row of Ozzfest by people with Ozzfest laminates?' Though he never named names, all in attendance could understand who he was referring to. Nicko McBrain ran up to the front asking Bruce to hold on while he cleaned egg off his drums. He then stated the the next song wouldn't be heard on 'Your local cocksucking corporate radio station, wouldn't be seen on MTV anymore, and sure as hell wouldn't be played on a (Please refrain from swearing)ing reality TV show,' met by a huge roar from the crowd.

"During the song 'Hallowed Be Thy Name', Bruce, after only the first two lines, stopped singing and ran to the front row, firing back at his terrorizers, saying 'That asswipe right there, with the curly hair, the (Please refrain from swearing)ing glasses, and Ozzfest laminate throw his (Please refrain from swearing)ing ass out of here right now. It's gonna take more than eggs to stop IRON MAIDEN, and if it wasn't for a lawsuit, I'd rip your (Please refrain from swearing)ing head off right now, you piece of (Please refrain from swearing)!!!!' He had the various attackers ejected and continued with a blistering version of the song until right before the big sing long at the end, the PA was INTENTIONALLY cut off. When it came back, Bruce launched into another scathing attack saying that they were supposed to play a shorter set than normal today, and only play 55 minutes, but IRON MAIDEN can't drive 55, or play 55, and were going to play our whole (Please refrain from swearing)ing set tonight.

"The band endured six more 'PA cuts,' including having the power to their amps turned off at one point. When the PA would come back on, they would simply launch into the next IRON MAIDEN classic, never missing a beat. Frankly, with every PA cut, the band just got meaner and meaner, playing each new song with an anger and a fire that was at times, simply astonishing to watch. Bruce began the introduction to IRON MAIDEN with a speech about 'Your constitution has something about 'We The People.' Well let me tell you, the only reason we are up here tolerating this bull(Please refrain from swearing), is because of you people. You have been amazing Glen Helen, and there are A LOT of IRON MAIDEN fans here tonight,' eliciting a huge roar from the crowd. He continued, 'It's gonna take more than eggs to stop IRON MAIDEN, NOTHING is going to come between us and our fans, and it will be death before dishonor, this is 'Iron (Please refrain from swearing)ing Maiden',' which was greeted by a thunderous applause. During 'Iron Maiden', longtime MAIDEN mascot Eddie was purposely delayed from making his entrance, making a brief appearance at the end, and one could only wonder as to how. As the band closed there set with a furious version of 'Sanctuary', the PA was again cut only to have Big Dave repeatedly chant 'Ozzy' over the PA, while the band tried to say goodbye to their fans. The now-furious crowd angrily drowned him out with chants of 'MAIDEN, MAIDEN.'

"Then, not 10 seconds after MAIDEN left the stage, Sharon Osbourne walked on stage and predictably, tried to give MAIDEN some fake, half-hearted praise about how they'd like to 'thank IRON MAIDEN,' and what a wonderful band IRON MAIDEN are, and how their crew were 'fantastic,' then sneering, 'But Bruce (Please refrain from swearing)inson is a prick.' The entire crowd, now fed up with the entire affair, began loudly booing her, pelting her with beer cups, and yelling '(Please refrain from swearing).' She tried to carry on, adding that 'Bruce had disrespected Ozzfest,' only to be drowned out by an ocean of boos, and soaked with beer. She slammed the microphone down and stormed off stage. Many in the crowd, fed up with what they had just witnessed, especially considering that many had come solely for MAIDEN, and paid upwards of $150 to do so, left in droves. SABBATH played to maybe half the audience that was there prior, and seemed stagnate compared to the band preceding them. As a huge fan of SABBATH, I honestly couldn't stand to watch them.

"I've seen IRON MAIDEN probably 10 times in my life, and frankly this was the very best IRON MAIDEN show I've had the pleasure of witnessing. You DON'T want to (Please refrain from swearing) with IRON MAIDEN. The more the Osbournes tried to (Please refrain from swearing) with them, the better they got! IRON MAIDEN was on (Please refrain from swearing)ing overdrive! Considering the amount of terrorizing and intimidation that IRON MAIDEN had to deal with at the hands of the Osbournes and the other side stage and main stage bands participating, they were the consummate professionals. They had the crowd in the palms of their hands, and IRON MAIDEN and Bruce (Please refrain from swearing)inson proved beyond a shadow of a doubt why they are the greatest metal band on earth right now, and quite possibly, the classiest, too.

"The Osbournes are drunk with power. Shame on them, and shame on ANY of the bands that participated in the terrorizing and intimidation. It was disgusting display, that NO BAND should have had to endure, but especially a legend like IRON MAIDEN. That fact that it happened in front of 40,000+ people, at a Clear Channel-sponsored event, while Hyundai Pavilion Security turned a blind eye and let the Osbourne camp pelt one of the main headlining bands with eggs, beer, and spit, was simply inexcusable.

"I will proudly be attending next year's MAIDEN fest, and as much as I hate to say it, I can't bring myself to spend another dime on the Osbournes.

"Ozzfest, hang your head in shame." "

Hope this was helpful.

Edit: Hah, Bruce's last name is D*ckinson. This forum really needs to lay off the censorship.

UGK
August 25, 2005, 2:54 am
err yeah sharon is a b**** uhh can someone fill me in please.......rap fan here 8D

Famine
August 25, 2005, 3:25 am
quote:Edit: That's ALL respect for Ozzy. I'm done with him. I can't even bare listening to any of his or BS' songs anymore. He pulled some really low crap, and Maiden remained the better band.

Ozzy should have lost respect YEARS ago for many reasons.

that fuking sniper
August 25, 2005, 3:30 am
Of course, and that's because I share your every opinion, right?

Eh, sorry, I don't mean to pick a little 'forum fight', but lets not stray too far from the topic.

Deleted User
August 25, 2005, 3:37 am
i think i would be cool if ozzy was killed by a wild panda

Famine
August 25, 2005, 3:42 am
quote: Of course, and that's because I share your every opinion, right?

You should.

Jello
August 25, 2005, 4:14 am
God damn, aren't they all a little OLD for this sort of petty feuding? Send the Osbournes to a retirement home, FFS, before they cause any more damage.