Battle for Ozzfest

[Anarky]

Hey there,

you might remember the show, I suppose it was on sometimes last year at your place.

For all those who don't know what it's all about, here's TVTome's description of the show:

It's the heavy metal opportunity of a lifetime--the king and queen of darkness, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, are looking for the next great band to rock the Ozzfest stage. MTV's giving you a VIP pass to watch it all go down. We held nationwide auditions to find 8 bands who will vie for one lucky shot at the grand prize: a highly coveted tour spot on Ozzfest 2005, plus band gear and enough money to cover all their expenses. But there's a secret twist or two that even the bands don't know about...

Every episode delivers more road tests and eliminations by Ozzy and Sharon. The contestants are constantly faced with various tasks intended to test their strength, be it physical, mental, moral or musical, because in the end, only one band will be crowned champion and receive the Grand Prize package...if they're hardcore enough to handle it.

The show itself is quite fun to watch, although I'm not a big fan of casting-like shows. But what I like about the show is the fact that you get to see behind the scenes of something like Ozzfest. Plus: you get to hear good music.

And this is what this thread is all about. You know, the contestants in this show are all band members of more or less unknown bands. But, do they kick ass! Really. It's really good stuff. I hope those bands will make it big, they're really good.

And to add to my fun watching the show, I can sort of identify with the kids there, I mean, I know I would do a lot to get a contract if I was able to play an instrument/sing. Especially, if you're doing music that is not dominating the charts. And I like the fact that they show the mess ups of the group, like the "autograph-incident".

The bands are (along with the representants on the show):

• Cynder aka C.Y.N. Represented by: Ryan
• Beyond All Reason Represented by: Ahmad
• Final Drive Represented by: Chelsea
• Guilt By Association Represented by: Brittany
• Trauma Concept Represented by: Jesse
• Manntis Represented by: Adair
• Sicks Deep Represented by: Kelly
• A Dozen Furies Represented by: Marc

From these links you'll find your way to the music and the sites of the bands. Enjoy.