Battle for Ozzfest
Battle for Ozzfest was a reality TV show aired during autumn of 2004 on MTV, where 8 bands 'battle' it out in a series of challenges to win a spot on the stage of the metal festival Ozzfest, which is a primarily heavy metal-subgenre based music festival.[1] The series lasted 12 episodes, the winner being decided by online voters.[2]
Contestants
A Dozen Furies won the spot on the 10th anniversary of Ozzfest, and got $65,000 in cash, gear from Gibson guitars, and a record deal from Sanctuary Records.
Post Show
- A Dozen Furies, Cynder and Manntis played the Battle for Ozzfest tour which was selected by being one of the top 3 finalists.[5]
- Manntis got signed by Century Media Records following the conclusion of the show but have since become unsigned once again.
- A Dozen Furies went on numerous tours with acts such as Gwar and Disturbed but have since broke up.
- Curse Your Name have released a self-titled LP in 2008, and most recently released the album "Better Off Dead" in December of 2011; while vocalist and show contestant; Ryan, started up a solo project.
- Chelsea (contestant and representative for Final Drive) is no longer in the group.
- Beyond All Reason are recording a new album
- Jesse (contestant and representative for Trauma Concept) is no longer in the group.He has since formed a new band Impressions In Flesh and are currently in studio recording their first album.
- Guilt By Association are still active and unsigned.
- Sicks Deep are still active and unsigned
- Big Dave still tours with Ozzy and the Ozzfest.
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