This was my first Ozzfest. Didn't get there till noon. The parking at the Camden Tweeter Center was a nightmare, but that's another story. From the time you walk in, you feel like you're in some bizarre shopping mall. Silver jewelry, t-shirts, temporary tattoos, games, food, alchohol, etc. The people are an eclectic group, to say the least. Everything from Manson looking kids, to guys in their mid-40s, to chicks in skimpy clothes. Even a couple of girls running around with their boobs painted 
kickass.
I was hoping to get there in time for Soilwork, but didn't. Arch Enemy cancelled (tour bus issues).
After settling into the VIP section, and downing the first of many Jack & Cokes, we did the VIP tour. Mostly, it was B.S., but we did get to go stand on the main stage. That was actually quite cool. Dark One and I walked over to the 2nd Stage, and caught a bit of Mastadon. Very, very tight live. I wish I had caught all of their set. We then hooked up with JK, and then headed back to the 2nd Stage for KSE and Zombie. The best part of the VIP deal was the covered 2nd Stage viewing area, behind the mixing board. Had it not been for that (and the shade in the VIP bar section) I'd look like a lobster today, as it was hot as hades. We must have each sweated a gallon or so. Hot and fucking humid all day!
KSE was good, though the heat was oppressive and effected a lot of the 2nd Stage band's energy level. Zombie was solid, but the heat slowed him down considerably. By the time we were able to push past the swarm of bodies exiting the 2nd Stage area, we opted to skip In Flames and just grab a drink and a piss. We had seen In Flames set list when were up on the main stage earlier, and it consisted of "Pinball Map" and four Nu songs. No great loss there.
After getting refreshed, we headed into the pit in front of the 1st Stage, and caught BLS' set. Solid. Sound wasn't great, and I can do without all of Zack's noodling between songs. Headed back to the VIP bar, grabbed some grub from the buffet, a few more drinks and BSed a bit. Headed back to the pit in time for Maiden. They sounded great as always. Bruce is a ball of energy live, and last night was no exception. Not being a fan of the 1st two discs, their set wasn't all that in my eyes, but JK and Dark One will surely disagree.
We then caught the first half of Sabbath. Better than I had anticipated. Ozzy was surprisingly energetic, though his voice is shot. When he moves, runs or claps, he looks like he just escaped the "little bus". That being said, he's Ozzy, so it was good fun and he's quite entertaining. At the half way point, JK and I bailed. It was the difference between being on the highway in 5 minutes, as opposed to 2 hours.
All in all, a good day. I'd go again, but only if I had the VIP pass. There's just too many bands at this show that don't interest me. You need somewhere where you can escape the madness and chill.
Many props to Dark one for hooking us up with the VIP passes and pit sets.
Zod
kickass. I was hoping to get there in time for Soilwork, but didn't. Arch Enemy cancelled (tour bus issues).
After settling into the VIP section, and downing the first of many Jack & Cokes, we did the VIP tour. Mostly, it was B.S., but we did get to go stand on the main stage. That was actually quite cool. Dark One and I walked over to the 2nd Stage, and caught a bit of Mastadon. Very, very tight live. I wish I had caught all of their set. We then hooked up with JK, and then headed back to the 2nd Stage for KSE and Zombie. The best part of the VIP deal was the covered 2nd Stage viewing area, behind the mixing board. Had it not been for that (and the shade in the VIP bar section) I'd look like a lobster today, as it was hot as hades. We must have each sweated a gallon or so. Hot and fucking humid all day!
KSE was good, though the heat was oppressive and effected a lot of the 2nd Stage band's energy level. Zombie was solid, but the heat slowed him down considerably. By the time we were able to push past the swarm of bodies exiting the 2nd Stage area, we opted to skip In Flames and just grab a drink and a piss. We had seen In Flames set list when were up on the main stage earlier, and it consisted of "Pinball Map" and four Nu songs. No great loss there.
After getting refreshed, we headed into the pit in front of the 1st Stage, and caught BLS' set. Solid. Sound wasn't great, and I can do without all of Zack's noodling between songs. Headed back to the VIP bar, grabbed some grub from the buffet, a few more drinks and BSed a bit. Headed back to the pit in time for Maiden. They sounded great as always. Bruce is a ball of energy live, and last night was no exception. Not being a fan of the 1st two discs, their set wasn't all that in my eyes, but JK and Dark One will surely disagree.
We then caught the first half of Sabbath. Better than I had anticipated. Ozzy was surprisingly energetic, though his voice is shot. When he moves, runs or claps, he looks like he just escaped the "little bus". That being said, he's Ozzy, so it was good fun and he's quite entertaining. At the half way point, JK and I bailed. It was the difference between being on the highway in 5 minutes, as opposed to 2 hours.
All in all, a good day. I'd go again, but only if I had the VIP pass. There's just too many bands at this show that don't interest me. You need somewhere where you can escape the madness and chill.
Many props to Dark one for hooking us up with the VIP passes and pit sets.
Zod
its true 
