Ozzfest goes indie

The lineup for this year's Ozzfest have been announced, and while the typical mainstream metal bands have been announced for the mainstage, the second stage has turned into a veritable who's-who of hot underground hardcore/metal acts. Hatebreed and Lamb Of God among others will both be on the second stage for the entirety of the tour, and Atreyu, Bleeding Through, Every Time I Die, and Unearth, also among others, will all rotate spots on the second stage. Click READ MORE for the fest's lineup and tourdates.

Main Stage:
Ozzy Osbourne
Judas Priest
Slayer
Dimmu Borgir
Superjoint Ritual
Black Label Society

Second Stage:
Slipknot
Hatebreed
Lamb Of God

Rotating:
Atreyu
Bleeding Through
Lacuna Coil
Every Time I Die
Unearth
God Forbid

July 10 Hartford, CT ctnow.com Meadows Music Theatre
July 12 Boston, MA Tweeter Center
July 14 Wantagh, NY Tommy Hilfiger at Jones Beach Amphitheatre
July 16 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
July 18 Bristow, VA Nissan Pavilion
July 20 Columbus, OH Germain Amphitheatre
July 22 Nashville, TN Starwood Amphitheatre
July 24 Denver, CO Fiddler's Green
July 27 Seattle, WA White River Amphitheatre
July 29 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
July 31 San Bernardino, CA Hyundai Pavilion
Aug 3 Albuquerque, NM Journal Pavilion
Aug 5 Dallas, TX Smirnoff Music Center
Aug 7 San Antonio, TX Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug 10 Kansas City, KS Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
Aug 12 St. Louis, MO UMB Pavilion
Aug 14 East Troy, WI Alpine Valley Music Theatre
Aug 17 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Center
Aug 19 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
Aug 21 Chicago, IL Tweeter Center
Aug 24 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center
Aug 26 Camden, NJ Tweeter Waterfront
Aug 28 Pittsburgh, PA Post Gazette Pavilion
Aug 31 Raleigh, NC Alltel Pavilion
Sept 2 Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Amphitheatre
Sept 4 West Palm, FL Sound Advice Amphitheatre