The Mulletfests Cometh

March 15th, 2005

Ok here’s the deal: if you like good music, this summer is going to absolutely KILL.

I will run down for you, in brief, the major draws - and why you should care. Gentlepersons, start your headbanging…

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Ozzfest 2005

5 bands of note: Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Mastodon

The score: It’s the first time you’ll be able to catch Sabbath and Maiden in one place - and the rest of the lineup - both mainstage and second stage - is stellar. Watch out for one of my personal faves, Mastodon, on the second stage alongside In Flames, Arch Enemy and The Haunted! Don’t forget to play the Ozzyjump Drinking Game (with soda, of course) - every time Ozzy does that weird, geriatric spider jump thing, take a swig of your fave cola. Good times.

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Sounds Of The Underground

5 bands of note: Opeth, Unearth, Strapping Young Lad, All That Remains, Poison The Well

The score: This is being billed as the alternative hard music festival - the Anti-Ozzfest, if you will. It’s an eclectic lineup of punk and metal bands mostly signed to indie labels…a true taste of the underground, for those who dare (hence its name). Bring your earplugs and helmets, kids - this one’s about ta get rough.


Warped Tour

5 bands of note: Billy Talent, Dillinger Escape Plan, Thrice, Strung Out, Atreyu

The score: Ok, so technically Warped Tour isn’t a mulletfest - and it isn’t known for having heavy bands. But this year, there’s a few acts on the bill (see above) who might change your mind. I personally can’t wait to see Dillinger roar out of the gate and blast everyone’s faces off. I might even take a photo.

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Rock Never Stops

Bands of note: Cinderella, Ratt, Quiet Riot, Firehouse

The score: This is for the older headbangers out there - all these bands are well past their best-before date, but still continue to rock, feebly, as much as old people can. If you’re into seeing these guys, jump in your home (cause it’s probably mobile) and zip over to the campground near you, where Cinderella will be toasting marshmallows and Quiet Riot will be buying wigs using the royalty cheques from that car ad that uses “Cum On Feel The Noize”.

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And that’s it! See you in the summer - remember, it’s only three frigid months away!

Posted on Tuesday, March 15th, 2005 at 6:03 pm by Justin and is filed under Blog.

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