Ozzy at BlizzCon confirmed!
It's not a rumor and it's no longer a surprise - Ozzy Osbourne is going to appear at BlizzCon 2009, according to the program details of DirecTV. Unless Blizzard's partner for the live stream content is just goofing around, "a special appearance" pretty much confirms that the Prince of Darkness is going to perform in Anaheim this August. The news first started as a rumor that sprung from Zakk Wylde's Twitter message about a month back, corroborated by another rumor that another guitarist would be performing with Ozzy at BlizzCon.
Here's to hoping that Ozzy Osbourne's special appearance means he'll actually rock out on stage. As cool as Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain are, I'm sure Samwise and his crew will actually enjoy the show (and who says they won't join up for one big supergroup?). Azeroth has its own Prince of Darkness, but having the real deal perform should be a special treat, just as it's sure to be something all fans can look forward to. It seems like another incentive to get the DirecTV package in addition to that cute, gun-toting murloc. With BlizzCon stepping up in the show department, I wonder what other big things are in store for us this year.
Ozzy UK Blizzard commercial after the jump!
Thanks, Milkingit!
BlizzCon 2009 is coming up on August 21st and 22nd! We've got all the latest news and information. At BlizzCon, you can play the latest games, meet your guildmates, and ask the developers your questions. Plus, there are some great looking costumes.
Here's to hoping that Ozzy Osbourne's special appearance means he'll actually rock out on stage. As cool as Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain are, I'm sure Samwise and his crew will actually enjoy the show (and who says they won't join up for one big supergroup?). Azeroth has its own Prince of Darkness, but having the real deal perform should be a special treat, just as it's sure to be something all fans can look forward to. It seems like another incentive to get the DirecTV package in addition to that cute, gun-toting murloc. With BlizzCon stepping up in the show department, I wonder what other big things are in store for us this year.
Ozzy UK Blizzard commercial after the jump!
Thanks, Milkingit!
BlizzCon 2009 is coming up on August 21st and 22nd! We've got all the latest news and information. At BlizzCon, you can play the latest games, meet your guildmates, and ask the developers your questions. Plus, there are some great looking costumes.Filed under: Fan stuff, News items, BlizzCon, Blizzard







Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
squire.2k6 Aug 9th 2009 2:47PM
It says appearance, it doesn't say performance.
:/
Kynlae Aug 9th 2009 2:48PM
My question is, does Ozzy really play?
Bubsa Aug 9th 2009 10:32PM
ALLLLLLL ABOOOOOOOOOOOOARRRRRRRRDDDDDDDD
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Porky Aug 10th 2009 3:49PM
Duh-dun, duh-dun duh-dun, duh-dun!
AI! AI! AI! AI ai ai......
arilasWL Aug 9th 2009 2:48PM
Wait, why does anyone care?
Tom Aug 9th 2009 3:33PM
This. Ozzy Ozborn? Really? REALLY?
SuckItTrebek Aug 9th 2009 3:33PM
Yeah really. Fronted one of the biggest, most iconic, influential musical groups ever and then did it all again solo, constantly discovering some of the most distinct and original guitar players for the world.....millions upon millions of albums sold....yeah, why would anyone care about seeing Ozzy?
UltimateQ Aug 9th 2009 5:18PM
I agree. The only reason I care about Blizzcon is for Starcraft (The tournament more than SC2, but SC2 is nice too). "Then why are you on a WoW Blog?". Believe me, I'd prefer not to be here either. Unfortunately, Massively.com is shoveling these WoW.com articles down our throats.
espercrusader Aug 9th 2009 5:58PM
Personally, I don't think I've ever heard anything by Ozzy. I'm also not going to Blizzcon to have my ears blown out by some has-been rock star that can barely put a sentence together anymore due to the years of drug use that has destroyed his brain.
Zach Aug 9th 2009 11:08PM
None of you have to care, no. But rest assured that some people do. This piece of news is for them. If you're not going to BlizzCon, why does it matter to you? Why bother to comment? If you're headed to BlizzCon, you don't have to watch the show. I'm sure there are plenty of other things to do for you then.
You can choose not to care, but really, you can't deny a man his legacy. Osbourne fronted one of the most influential metal bands in history and sold millions of albums as a solo artist. Say what you will, but the man has accomplished a good lot.
What have YOU done? What was that? Nothing? Move along, then.
Slaytanic Aug 9th 2009 2:52PM
SHARON!!!!
Ghostroo Aug 9th 2009 2:55PM
I was going to say that!
"THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE PRINCE OF DARKNESS!"
RogueJedi86 Aug 9th 2009 3:08PM
I wonder how much money he was paid to get him to appear at BlizzCon? This doesn't seem like the kind of thing he'd normally do, he definitely isn't a WoW player. I'd say he definitely had to be paid a bit to get him to show up.
wolfsterne Aug 9th 2009 3:31PM
Lets clear this up once and for all. Ozzy plays WoW, in fact he is quite addicted to it, you can read all about it in MetalEdge magazine, Febuary issue he has a level 80 Forsaken warlock on Rexxar was leveling a DK.
RogueJedi86 Aug 9th 2009 4:10PM
Do you have a link to an online version of this article? To quote wikipedia: [Citation needed]
Wendy Aug 9th 2009 4:49PM
http://www.ozzy.com/photos/wow
proof that he does play =)
wolfsterne Aug 9th 2009 4:54PM
Can't link a printed magazine..but as Bladez says no screen shot but trust me it happend
Stormdragon Aug 9th 2009 5:47PM
yep wolfs right Ozzy went on about how Sharon really doesn't get it but his drinking has dropped to almost nil since he's been playing so she is ok with it..he actually wanted her in the commercial after he screamed Sharon to appear and save his ass but the producer had his own ideas. His son also plays
Volaro Aug 9th 2009 5:00PM
Huh, had no idea that Ozzy played, but if its helping him to cut down on drinking, hey. More power to him.
wolfsterne Aug 9th 2009 5:03PM
He just traded one addiction for another really..he said he played well over 90 hours a week on average.