System Of A Down To Play Second To Ozzy On OzzFest

01/30/2002 7:00 AM, Yahoo! Music
Jerry Armor

(1/30/02, 7 a.m. ET) -- System Of A Down is slated to play second to headliner Ozzy Osbourne at OzzFest 2002, Billboard reports. The dates and other acts are still to be announced, although Zakk Wylde told LAUNCH that he will do double duty with his band Black Label Society and as a guitarist for Osbourne's set. A spokesperson for the tour couldn't confirm to LAUNCH the appearance of System Of A Down at press time.

System Of A Down's "Chop Suey!" has been nominated for best metal performance for the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, which takes place in Los Angeles February 27.

Meanwhile, the band is set for a brief U.S. tour starting in Las Vegas on February 14.

-- Darren Davis, New York

For more news at LAUNCH, click here.

Got news tips, comments, or questions? Send them to launchnews@yahoo.com.