OZZY OSBOURNE: 'I'm Definitely Doing Another Album, Whether With My Own Band Or SABBATH'

October 10, 2007

During a teleconference Monday (October 8) to promote his upcoming tour with ROB ZOMBIE and openers IN THIS MOMENT (an arena run that kicks off in Seattle on October 18),Ozzy Osbourne revealed that he will headline the the 2008 installment of Ozzfest, despite rumors to the contrary. However, he did not discuss whether 2008's Ozzfest would once again be free for fans, as it was in 2007. None of the bands who were on the bill were paid, having to rely largely on merchandise sales to get by.

"The reason [why the 2007 Ozzfest was free] was we had to put the brakes on the other bands who were getting ridiculous fees," he explained, according to MTV.com. "When it becomes a problem to run a fest, the only thing you can do is raise the ticket price, which we don't want to do. [The free Ozzfest] worked out in the respect that we were paying a lot of money for these other bands. Sharon is the right person to ask about that."

Osbourne also fielded questions about the future of BLACK SABBATH, saying that if there are any plans to work with the band in 2008, he's not aware of them: "I'm the last person to be told anything," he quipped. Regardless, he hasn't ruled out SABBATH's return.

"I'd love to do another BLACK SABBATH album," he said. "We did try and write together; there are a bunch of things written. But the problem I'm having is it's got to be at least on the same level as when we departed. If it's not, then what's the point in doing it? I'm definitely doing another album, whether with my own band or SABBATH. As long as I'm not doing bullshit."

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