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Contestant Bands In Battle For Ozzfest Revealed
The bands taking part in the MTV Reality Series "Battle for Ozzfest", that gives competing bands a chance to land a spot on the coveted 2nd stage on OZZFEST 2005 are as follows:
A DOZEN FURIES
CYNDER
BEYOND ALL REASON
FINAL DRIVE
GUILT BY ASSOCIATION
TRAUMA CONCEPT
MANNTIS
SICKS DEEP
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9. writes:
Hmm..I wonder if there are any clips from these bands available anywhere..if they have a website or anything....Has anybody ever listened to these bands? If not, I really can't see how (none of them sound good can say) they suck, or sound like Marilyn Manson, Trapt, and Nickelback. Who knows, maybe they do suck, maybe they dont.
Andy Christ- I'm a pretty big fan of Disturbed. But I don't think they are the future of metal. Do you think the man really said that?
Tom- is there any place I can find some music of your band to listen to? I guess it won't be on this MTV Battle for Ozzfest show.



12. writes:
dont let your jealousy take over in this situation. Before you trash these bands, why dont you take your a$$ to mtv.com and see how good they r. Even the clips on there , are not the only sh** the band has. go to their websites and really check them out. Besides, any band who thought they were good would have had their slack asses at the auditions



15. writes:
if you wanted it so bad then you should have went out there, quit your jobs like all these bands did literally putting there entire lives on the back burner , and lived by the phone and the edge of insanity and given your whole life up to this , do that and then comeback here and talk smack about the bands on the show, bands that you havent even really gotten to listen to yet. Thats the problem with this world to many jealous and talentless pricks who think they know more about it all then everyone else, when in reality you dont know d***...you have no idea the devotion that went into this.


17. writes:
Nick - you must be a kid, because no-one who lives in the real world would be dumb enough to believe all of that sh** about quitting your job for the band. Most underground band members work day jobs around their band schedules.
Rue - That's what the Ozzman's been quoted as saying. I wasn't there to hear it first-hand, but it's been put into press and no-one's sued, so I guess it must be true.

18. writes:
haha your funny... shows how much you know. Im in one of the bands and in fact everything i just said is true. so why dont you blow me , and why dont you go f*** yourself because youd die to be were me and my band are right now ....
have a nice life flipping burgers at BK

19. writes:
Oh and Andy you must be a jackass because you obviously just dont want it badly enough to give up everything like us and the rest of the bands on this competition.....you dont think we all busted our ass's ? give me a break.... What band are you in ? how many sessions have you recorded? Id like to take a look


23. writes:
Actually, I don't give a sh** to be where your band are. I have fairly recently formed a band and we have no desire to be involved in the exploitation that comes with the MTV/Ozzfest/Major label territory. Haven't you read the countless stories of bands being financial ruined because they signed to a major and weren't a major success? There are countless other reasons to not be involved in that part of the industry which I don't have time for, but I strongly urge you to read more about it if you care about you and your band's future in the industry. Two good places I found to start are -
www.musicbizacademy.com
www.indiecentre.com
They both have some very interesting articles on the side of the business that most musos don't know about, or don't find out about until it's too late and you're screwed. Be sure to check out Steve Albini's article on indiecentre called 'Some Of Your Friends Are Already This f***ed'. Even if you still don't agree with me, this is still information that can only help you.

24. writes:
Andy I didnt mean to disrespect anyone here, but alot of work and dedication has come into this all. and my band is very well established, my singer and manager are both entertainment lawyers and I think once everyone watches the show youll respect us and our music...
Take care
Nick







33. writes:
A Dozen Furies is amazing. They deserve to win this, they have gone all out and if they don't win I have no faith in music today. You can check em out at www.adozenfuries.com , they have music an all on there. I also thing Manntis is great. I don't know thier site, but I know they are on myspace as is ADF



37. writes:
You all need to get your heads checked. For those in a band and didnt tryout thats where you done f***ed up. Dont talk all this S*** if you cant even hack in a simple tryout. I think out of thousands of bands to try out all across the U.S. and come down to 8 bands is pretty f***in amazing. Also alot of respect to the bands that got in the top 20 its more then most got. Its been a long struggle for the bands and it will pay off for each of them while all you haters are watching the damn re-runs on your lazy selfish asses! Period b****ES...


41. writes:
Man Ozzfest always does something gay, I'm sure all these bands suck balls! I've got a good idea Sharon and Jack(off) Osbourne...why don't you put GOOD bands on the bill instead of this p***y easy-listening sh** that you always have like disturbed and ill nino and sh**.

43. writes:
Keep in mind, and no offense to the bands selected, but these bands were selected based on having a currently popular and imminently forgettable metal sound. Six of the eight bands sound like bites off of Hatebreed and Pantera, all with mosh riffs that have been done before and most with the growling but exciteable hardcore vocals...Phil Anselmo lawsuits on their way? Again, I'm not trying to knock the selected bands, congratulations on your accomplishments but if Ozzy still had a brain left in that hollowed out head there would have been a more diverse mix of talented bands, rather than a lineup I could find at any dumpy rock club here any night of the week. And I've heard all the bands before, through websites and .mp3 and not only on the pilot episode. I'm saying here that Manntis is the best of the lot, they have a style at least that pays more tribute to classic thrash metal and have some of the melodic elements of European metal. But still not very unique. I'm willing to bet whatever band lands the gig will have the same fate as Da Band on that other MTV band-breaking TV show. Remember them? Right...exactly.
44. writes:
Hmm, that was...interesting... I assumed when they said competition, they meant playing music ala American Idol style...not Fear Factor style competition. Will have to see how the next episode goes before deciding whether or not to watch the rest. I'm not impressed so far. I was in until they only sent one band member to "compete".

45. writes:
Stricken Zero auditioned and they are wicked awesome!! They're a local band here in our city and drove all the way from here, Louisiana, JUST to audition!! These guys bust their asses for their music and they are so talented, so yeah, I'm pretty p***ed with the bands that they chose!

46. writes:
Hey I watched that ozzfest contest show and all I have to say is damn one of the guitar players who would take a bullet for one of his band mats in Beyond All Reasons is hella fine and you can email me when ever you want baby cuz ill be at that ozzfest when you win..crazyputa23@aol.com







54. writes:
Who are beyond all reason in the usa? I don't know why they are even in the competition! I have heard better bands coming out of 14 year old kids who have no idea about how to right songs than this joke band. I know of Beyond all Reason in the UK who are a quality band, Toured with Coheed and Cambria too. you should really check them out - www.beyondallreason.com instead of waiting your time with the US joke band that will only disappoint them selves once they get knocked out of the Ozzfest comp for being a dreadful excuse for a Band! these kids will learn one day.
55. writes:
Yeah, all metal sounds the same, like in the 80s when everyone was either hair metal or sounded like Metallica. So go back and listen to your Britney f***ing Spears! If anything, metal has gotten much more diverse with all these new sub genres and merging of various styles and sounds.


59. writes:
listen to this f***ing guy's vocals... they're sick!!! everybody just f***ing screams.... HEARD IT... listen to LIAR... it;'s just a clip but it is f***ing awesome!!!! These guys better f***ing win so metal can be unique again... killswitch watch out!!!
www.guiltbyassociation.com
61. writes:
what's up deathbringer! I've been driving tractor-trailers all over america! so I haven't had much time to get behind the ole' computer. So watch for me, I'M COMIN' TO YO TOWN (insert David Lee Roth-like cat-scream here)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

62. writes:
i am very good friends with manntis and i know adair was gone for 6 weeks. i dont know if they win or not they wont tell anyone, not even when they are wasted. i wil just have to wait and see along with everyone else. i do know adair will be on trl on monday november 1st. i dont know if any other contestants will be on. i want to watch but i will probably vomit within the first couple of minutes

64. writes:
I've seen CYNDER live and done shows with them. I first heard them on Garageband.com and the yhave an incredible song called "Corruptor". Heavier than what they played on the audition. Some may recoginize the song because they have been using samples of it to advertise the show. CYNDER is a great bunch of guys with a great stage show and lots of energy. I hope they win.

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67. writes:
listen up ppl. I did like some of those bands and got a little stiffy watching that metal chik roar/growl like angela gossow (arch enemy). The blonde girl on bass is hot. And well they are lucky and we should wish them all the best, thought none could compare to those european bands. Dark funeral!!!







80. writes:
Truama concept, and manntis are the only two bands that are ANY good at all, from the little I heard, maybe truama concept more. But sh** man, I'm just gonna say it, they all suck. I was hoping, maybe, just MAYBE that sharon (which leads ozzy's career around from her son's opinions, that are sh**ty I might add) would put some Death metal on there. you know why no band from Florida was picked? BECAUSE THEY PLAY DEATH (actual) METAL down there! You know why Ozzy was a drunk, and an addict? because Sharon is a dumb b****!



84. writes:
dude i think the bands are good...sry but Manntis is going to win. I think people should stop haten and go and practice in the band...its all a waste of time comeing in here and hateing on everyone im waisting my time writing this.....but hey the power is out and my laptop is fully charged.....laterz.............mxuxcxhxlxuxvx







94. writes:
WTF..this is filled with haters.....come on now-anybody have somthing positive to say about these bands?IS this the offical "i didnt make it so everyone else sucks" site? Sicks deep suprisingly has a good sound but that guy kinda seems like he thinks he is a rock star already ., but hey thats probley the right attitude to have.The Trauma concept looks like they have the best talent and have been the only band to make me laugh on the show but A dozen furies is from my city so i gotta go for them.How bout them cowboys!!





103. writes:
does nobody realize that everybody has a difference of opinion? just because you dont like how they sound doesnt mean their sh**, it just means that you dont like them. Personally i went to several of the bands' websites and didnt like any of them, but that doesnt mean that they suck. "one mans trash is another mans treasure" its a stupid cliche, but its true. alright im done and here come the flames...



106. writes:
uuuggghh!!! whyis everyone making a big deal about this? it's american idol gone metal and none of the bands are that great. it's just a ploy by MTV and sharon osbourne to suck you into the reality show world. She wants the music and the popularity and MTV wants/needs the ratings.




113. writes:
guys beyond all reason will be the first to be booted off the show this monday, it's too bad they only choose one person from each band because their band is really good when they play unfortunatly the only band member that's not a loser is Paul, he would have one this sh** no problem....sorry Paul

114. writes:
I soo hope Cynder wins they sound soooo much better then all the otha bands and ryan is soo f***ing hot .......i f***ing love him if any of those otha b****es win im gonna b soo p***ed Off well...bak to watching battle for ozzfest =) i freaking love this sh** and who thinks different will jus have to deal w/me lol lata peeps *Muah* GO RYAN!!!!!!

115. writes:
My bets are on Manntis they sound so f***ing awesome, by the way Adair is so hot, I love his eyes. Also for all you f***ers out there who think this show is bullsh**, two words for you.........f*** YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
Well good luck to Manntis!!!!
Kick some f***ing a$$ Adair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!











127. writes:
If you wouldn't then you are a rare person. Most bands want sucess to some degree or another, usually big success. But you know as well as I than almost any band would jump at the chance for national exposure. But I do agree that most of the bands suck. I'm friends with Trauma Concept, Jesse is my best friend. This may sound a bit biased but they are indeed a good band. As for that band Cynder they are just a bullsh** mallcore band. And the bands with chicks were only chosen because they have girls in the band.

128. writes:
i agree with you on the bit about Cynder.
and yeah, bands with chicks in them get picked because
most people think of metal being only men, even though
there are tons of women in metal.
and i wouldn't go if i was picked. it's too easy, just getting
up there on tv like a fool to be picked and to be popular for
about a year, and then, next year, no one is going to know
or care who you are. even if you were on mtv.




132. writes:
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i'm startin my owm hardcore live penetration band....i'm gonna have this big dildo strapped to my forehead...that way, when i'm headbangin i can f*** my singer in the a$$ while slammin that dildo in my bass player's ass....we're lookin for a "lead guitarist"...if you know what i mean


134. writes:
what the f uck! no ones gonna get balls deep in some dude without me!!! i do internet male on male porn if anyone is interested. i've been in alot of LIVE online homo-porn shoots. i'm the guy with the dirty mustache and the 3ft mullet taking shots to the face.





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162. writes:
Ahahaha! You nu-metal gaytards are as funny as Fraggle Rock.
Were back to impersonating ppl again how original just like
mallratt dorkwads that themost of you are.
Please do the world and the oxygen supply a favor and just shoot yourself
it will be funnier than your worthless attempts on what you call humour.










181. writes:
Yeah, and they must be so heartbroken that I registered the name so they can't copy it exactly. It requires them to be more creative. Notice here that the 'gaytard' inserted a space between the 'a' and the 'c', showing the ability to use the spacebar. Astounding...









192. writes:
How can you people expect to make a point if you go off subject every minute and talk about gay porno? And just because this show is on mtv doesn't mean the bands suck. Ive heard almost all of them, and i must admit they all have more talent then some bands i've heard.


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1. Polter writes:
hopefully, whoever wins doesn't suck