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Dave Mustaine: Don't Compare Gigantour To Ozzfest

posted Jul 30, 2005 at 10:01 PM by darkstar.  (12 Comments)

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Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine, with his Gigantour up and running, says he doesn't want the festival to be compared with established tours such as Ozzfest and the Warped Tour.

Dave Mustaine told Launch Radio Networks he knows comparisons are inevitable, but he isn't encouraging them. "There are some other festivals that are out in similar nature," he said. "You know, Ozzfest has some bands from our genre and some of the subcultures and subgenres and stuff, but you know, my intention was never to be disrespectful to Ozzy or to Sharon (Osbourne) or to try to say 'Hey, Gigantour's better,' because, you know frankly, they're my friends. I would like to keep it that way."

In addition to Megadeth, Gigantour's line-up includes Dream Theater, Fear Factory, Life Of Agony, Nevermore, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Symphony X and Bobaflex.

Source: Ultimate-Guitar.com

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12 Comments on "Dave Mustaine: Don't Compare Gigantour To Ozzfest"

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1. relentless austin writes:

Yeah, you oughta keep it that way. They're about the only friends you have left!!!

# Aug 1, 2005 @ 12:10 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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2. busgyvio writes:

Comparing the the 2 is completely out of the question. Dont put Ozzfest and Gigantour or what ever in the same sentance!!!!!.............Ozzfest rocks wit the best of the best. Gigantour consists of the bands who DIDNT get picked for the Ozzfest. Suck it DAVE!!!!! Keep crying for the rest of ur life....it will keep u in the music news!!.....useless POS

# Aug 2, 2005 @ 4:39 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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3. RememberMetal? writes:

Mustaine has shot himself in the foot so many times all the remains is his ankle.

# Aug 2, 2005 @ 5:52 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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4. debi writes:

Dave will always rule in my book. I went to the Gigantor here in Dallas and the show was exactly what it was suppose to be. Heavy metal rock concert. I enjoyed it and hope he never stops touring. Its refreshing to see a good metal show now days. I can only listen to rap for about 3 mins max. So rock on Dave!!!!!

# Aug 5, 2005 @ 12:16 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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5. BrIaN writes:

f*** ozzfest and gigantour, sounds of the underground was so much better

# Aug 5, 2005 @ 9:23 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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6. some_guy writes:

People will make comparasons about the tours if they want to - they can think whatever they want living in the United States or Canada. Nothing that is said will change people's minds.
Personally, I'd rather go to Ozzfest.

# Aug 10, 2005 @ 10:05 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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7. BLACKDOG writes:

Well atleast he know's whier his bread is butterd this time out.I have a sneaking suspition that inspite of all the success even though he was kicked out of METTALICA.He still has not managed to grow up.Maybe his new found Christianity has changed that.

# Aug 10, 2005 @ 11:49 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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8. AM kaza writes:

way to go dave ! keep doing ur stuff cuz i always like it !! fu** ozzfest and fu** metallica , u have hammerfall , dream theatre and fear factory in addition to the best band (megadeth)!!!!!! gigantour is the best !!

# Aug 20, 2005 @ 7:22 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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9. AM kaza writes:

oops i meant NEVERMORE not hammerfall

# Aug 20, 2005 @ 3:47 PM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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10. bub writes:

F that loser Ozzy and you americans that kiss the asses of the Europeans . American Bands Rule!!!!!Where are all the true Americans!!!! Remember, europe HATES US!!! Wake up and go to GIGANTOUR!!!!!

# Aug 21, 2005 @ 7:04 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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11. SeatleReigns writes:

This comment is aimed directly at "busgyvio" so you think Gigantour is made up of bands who couldn' t get into Ozzfest? f*** YOU YOU STUPID LOOSER! The bands for Gigantour were selected for MUSICIANSHIP, not HYPE, you stupid SLOB! I didn t go to Ozzfest because there was only one band out of the bunch worth seeing (Judis Priest).

# Aug 23, 2005 @ 3:21 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address
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12. SeattleReigns writes:

Dave Mustaine is AWESOME, the negetive comments about him just prove how shallow and f***ed in the heads american audiences are. In this country we are spoon fed by the media, our music stars are selected for us, and we follow like stupid blind sheep.

# Aug 23, 2005 @ 3:26 AM ET | IP Logged Reveal posts originating from the same IP address

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