Ozzfest kicked off its first year on October 25, 1996. The festival was started by Sharon Osbourne after Lollapalooza turned down her husband, Ozzy Osbourne, for their lineup. Ozzfest later grew into a touring festival, traveling across the United States and even making stops in Europe and Japan.
Here’s a look at some of the past lineups from Ozzfest:
1996 Main Stage:
– Ozzy Osbourne
– Slayer
– Danzig
– Biohazard
– Sepultura
– Fear Factory
– Neurosis
– Narcotic Gypsy
1997 Main Stage:
– Black Sabbath
– Ozzy Osbourne
– Marilyn Manson
– Pantera
– Type O Negative
– Fear Factory
1998 (U.K. Edition) Main Stage:
– Black Sabbath
– Ozzy Osbourne
– Foo Fighters
– Pantera
– Soulfly
– Slayer
– Fear Factory
– Therapy?
1998 (U.S. Edition) Main Stage:
– Ozzy Osbourne
– Tool
– Megadeth
– Limp Bizkit
– Soulfly
– Sevendust
– Coal Chamber
– Motörhead
1999 Main Stage:
– Black Sabbath
– Rob Zombie
– Deftones
– Slayer
– Primus featuring Buckethead
– System of a Down
– Godsmack
2000 Main Stage:
– Ozzy Osbourne
– Pantera
– Godsmack
– Static-X
– Incubus
– Methods of Mayhem
– P.O.D.
– Queens of the Stone Age
– Black Label Society
– Apartment 26
2001 (U.S. Edition) Main Stage:
– Black Sabbath
– Marilyn Manson
– Slipknot
– Papa Roach
– Linkin Park
– Disturbed
– Crazy Town
– Black Label Society
2002 (U.S. Edition) Main Stage:
– Ozzy Osbourne
– System of a Down
– Rob Zombie
– P.O.D.
– Drowning Pool
– Adema
– Black Label Society
– Tommy Lee
2003 Main Stage:
– Ozzy Osbourne
– Korn
– Marilyn Manson
– Disturbed
– Chevelle
– The Datsuns
2004 Main Stage:
– Black Sabbath
– Judas Priest
– Slayer
– Dimmu Borgir
– Superjoint Ritual
– Black Label Society
Ozzfest has a rich history of incredible performances and unforgettable moments. Keep an eye out for future lineups!
