Confirmed: 2008 Ozzfest To Be One-Day Fest In Dallas

Metallica makes its Ozzfest debut this year, too. The rumors started a while back, but now it's been confirmed, with all the details worked out: Ozzfest 2008 will be a one-day music festival held in Dallas (not a two-day, two-city fest as was originally believed). It'll take place in Frisco...

By Pete Freedman

May 13, 2008

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Metallica makes its Ozzfest debut this year, too.

The rumors started a while back, but now it's been confirmed, with all the details worked out: Ozzfest 2008 will be a one-day music festival held in Dallas (not a two-day, two-city fest as was originally believed).

It'll take place in Frisco on August 9 at Pizza Hut Park, and tickets go on sale on Saturday, May 31.

We'll let you know more info as it comes, but in the meantime, check out the full festival line-up after the jump. --Pete Freedman

Main Stage* Metallica Ozzy Serj Tankian Hellyeah Jonathan Davis Cavelera Conspiracy Shadows Fall Apocalyptica In this Moment

Second Stage Sevendust Devildriver Kingdom of Sorrow Soilent Green Witchcraft Goatwhore

Texas Stage The Sword Drowning Pool Rigor Mortis

*The main stage will also feature an all-star memorial tribute to Dimebag Darrell

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