k12 Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 man I almost booked a trip to this mainly to see Ozzy, I actually thought it was odd Ozzy would play this show given all his health issues, not a surprise to see him cancel, I hope I am wrong but I can't imagine him playing a full concert again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskingApathy Posted July 11, 2023 Share Posted July 11, 2023 https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/judas-priest-replace-ozzy-osbourne-power-trip-festival-1235369620/ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBucky Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 That's disappointing. Priest is still a solid band, but they barely fill theaters anymore. For the price of those tickets, I was hoping for a bigger act. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
center27j Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 48 minutes ago, GoBucky said: That's disappointing. Priest is still a solid band, but they barely fill theaters anymore. For the price of those tickets, I was hoping for a bigger act. You said it, this is a major kick in the teeth after spending almost 2k per ticket. They just replaced ozzy on a bill loaded with stadium bands with one who can barely fill 5k venues…and is a secomd tier headliner at US metal festivals. Hopefully a class action lawsuit is on the way against the promoter for fucking the fans over yet again. This thing isnt selling well to begin with, Priest wont move any tickets. Horrible decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitchisback Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 5 hours ago, center27j said: You said it, this is a major kick in the teeth after spending almost 2k per ticket. They just replaced ozzy on a bill loaded with stadium bands with one who can barely fill 5k venues…and is a secomd tier headliner at US metal festivals. Hopefully a class action lawsuit is on the way against the promoter for fucking the fans over yet again. This thing isnt selling well to begin with, Priest wont move any tickets. Horrible decision. Hahhaahhah yes a class action lawsuit against the promoter because Ozzy isn't healthy enough to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6lake sa66ath Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 Which other band would you guys have suggested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazednDazed Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 You would have to be dumb and naive if you actually thought ozzy was going to play. I saw this coming the day it was announced 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTJ80 Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 (edited) Not that I can go anyway but I think Priest are a great sub. They might not pull in crazy numbers nowadays but in terms of legacy (and this festival is all about that) I think some forget how big they were in the 80s - particularly in the US. They still put on a great show too. I actually wanted a them instead of Tool (never been a fan). Edited July 12, 2023 by DTJ80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 I think they should have turned Ozzy's slot into an Ozzy tribute show. Have all kinds of bands up there playing Ozzy and Sabbath Tunes.. Hell, he may have even been able to do the encore. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
center27j Posted July 12, 2023 Share Posted July 12, 2023 11 hours ago, 6lake sa66ath said: Which other band would you guys have suggested? System, Aerosmith……theyve had these guys as a backup since day 1 and thats my issue. Oz was prob always a longshot, the problem is replacing him with a band that cant half fill an arena and is far from a headline act for the prices they are asking. Its a major screw job to the fans….But what else is new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 On 4/11/2023 at 5:13 PM, tsinindy said: OK, there's still a GA area in front of the stage and like most "PIT" tickets they are the most expensive ticket. Really not sure what your point is. I mean you can pay $1600 for pit tickets for 6 bands that individually would cost at least $300 each (or more) for similar. Seems like a bargain to me actually. I realize I'm responding to a post that's a few months old here. But the thing is not all of these bands charge the ridiculous ticket prices that GN'R does. Maiden is usually $125-150 for stranding, the only time I've paid more than that (In the US) is $175 at MSG. AC/DC only ever did standing tickets in the US in 2015 and it was only at some venues, but I believe they were about $115 before fees. Metallica is more on the expensive side but still not as much as GN'R - I think standing tickets for Buffalo last year for example were around $225. I have no knowledge of Ozzy's or Tool's ticket prices, but I can't imagine they're any more than GN'R. But besides talking strict numbers, festivals are almost always priced to provide value, not a like for like cost. Riot Fest - a major festival which attracts huge headliners and a full bill (Not just a trio of co-headline shows) has their 3 day tickets at $289 this year. Even their fanciest package which includes air conditioned viewing areas and inclusive food options is only $1499 - still $200 than the cost of just standing in the pit in Indio. The last time I saw any two of these bands share a stage was Sonisphere Festival in 2014 which had Maiden and Metallica as Saturday/Sunday headliners - the tickets for the full three day weekend were basically the cost of a standing ticket for the two of them combined, and that's without factoring any other artists in. There is simply no value in this event - it's just geared towards people who can afford it and want to say they saw a bunch of bands past their prime all in the same weekend. On 7/11/2023 at 9:16 PM, center27j said: You said it, this is a major kick in the teeth after spending almost 2k per ticket. They just replaced ozzy on a bill loaded with stadium bands with one who can barely fill 5k venues…and is a secomd tier headliner at US metal festivals. Hopefully a class action lawsuit is on the way against the promoter for fucking the fans over yet again. This thing isnt selling well to begin with, Priest wont move any tickets. Horrible decision. That's just not how the music industry works. Artists cancel - it sucks, but it happens. The contract you enter with a promoter when you buy a ticket to an event isn't for the artist you're seeing, but for the event itself. It's the same way promoters get away with not giving refunds if for example an outdoor show starts but has to be cut short due to inclement weather or some such reason. Festivals get even hairier because you're likely only talking about a single artist canceling while nobody else does. For what it's worth, I like this bill (Musically) a lot more with Priest replacing Ozzy. It's true Priest doesn't have the commercial appeal in the US anymore (Despite still being pretty big in Europe), but they're still a really good live band at their age, and stylistically they fit in really well as they sort of bridge the gap between the straight ahead hard rock and the metal bands on the bill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) On 7/11/2023 at 6:16 PM, center27j said: You said it, this is a major kick in the teeth after spending almost 2k per ticket. They just replaced ozzy on a bill loaded with stadium bands with one who can barely fill 5k venues…and is a secomd tier headliner at US metal festivals. Hopefully a class action lawsuit is on the way against the promoter for fucking the fans over yet again. This thing isnt selling well to begin with, Priest wont move any tickets. Horrible decision. Class action? It isn't Power Trip's fault Ozzy turned out to be in poorer health than he initially anticipated compared to how he felt things were going at the time of accepting the offer I know it sucks, but "class action lawsuit" isn't a get out of jail card free card for ticket buyers who buy tickets for shows where things can change in the interim, especially festivals Edited July 13, 2023 by WhazUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitchisback Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 8 hours ago, center27j said: System, Aerosmith……theyve had these guys as a backup since day 1 and thats my issue. Oz was prob always a longshot, the problem is replacing him with a band that cant half fill an arena and is far from a headline act for the prices they are asking. Its a major screw job to the fans….But what else is new. You can't make bands play a show. How do you know that both bands weren't asked? Aerosmith is going out on their own tour and system of a down almost never plays shows. Might as well say they should have gotten Roger and David to reunite pink floyd or see Page and Plant wanted to play a show together lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 12 hours ago, center27j said: System, Aerosmith……theyve had these guys as a backup since day 1 and thats my issue. Oz was prob always a longshot, the problem is replacing him with a band that cant half fill an arena and is far from a headline act for the prices they are asking. Its a major screw job to the fans….But what else is new. I don’t understand this narrative that Priest is essentially a no-name band. They have plenty of name recognition still, it’s literally only in the US that they don’t have the commercial pull that they do in the rest of the world. We’re still talking about a band that fills arenas in Europe regularly and headlines festivals, even in the US. I’ve seen them headline Rock On The Range maybe 6-7 years ago (Mind you GN’R has also headlined that), they were a main stage headliner at Hell & Heaven Fest in Mexico last year, and they’re a two-time Wacken headliner - that’s no small resume. Besides all that they still sound phenomenal live (Despite only being 3/5 original or longtime members), and they’re pretty much a like for like swap for Ozzy in terms of crossover appeal (Notwithstanding the retirement angle with Ozzy). I think they’re a fantastic choice, and I say this as somebody who is a completely casual Priest fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walapino Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I hope the prices drop, I was at Desert Trip and enjoyed it from 2km from the stage, but that lineup was insane!! I want to go to Power trip but they need to either put GA closer or drop de prices, the food, beer, hotels, etc are fn expensive too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GustavoRocks Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 What you guys expected? Beside Priest i think the only Band that could made a impact is Aerosmith, but since they are replacing Ozzy makes sense choosing a heavy metal act. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Matinator Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Love Priest (probably top 10) but I’d have been disappointed if I had bought tickets to see Ozzy. They should have just got Sabbath to fill in & had Rob sing like they did in the 90’s/00’s. Either that or one of the other old singers like Glenn Hughes or Tony Martin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
©GnrPersia Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 (edited) LOL can't wait to see 71 years old Rob Halford effortlessly outperforming Axl (dear sweet baby angel of many in this forum) Edited July 13, 2023 by ©GnrPersia 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KURT19 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 Izzy lives fairly close to here… just saying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allwaystired Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 I'm not surprised this stuff isn't selling, and also a bit glad. This prices are fucking insane (whatever anyone says), as shown by the fact people can't/won't pay them. I hope for anyone interested in going that they get flogged off cheap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walapino Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 5 hours ago, allwaystired said: I'm not surprised this stuff isn't selling, and also a bit glad. This prices are fucking insane (whatever anyone says), as shown by the fact people can't/won't pay them. I hope for anyone interested in going that they get flogged off cheap. I dont mind paying US$600 to see 6 big main event bands.... but not from 2 fn km from a big screen it doesnt make sense. IT worked for Desert Trip but not for this hard rock metal crowd. I wish they changed this i love all 6 bands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted July 13, 2023 Author Share Posted July 13, 2023 5 hours ago, allwaystired said: I'm not surprised this stuff isn't selling, and also a bit glad. This prices are fucking insane (whatever anyone says), as shown by the fact people can't/won't pay them. I hope for anyone interested in going that they get flogged off cheap. The inaccessible of where it is is the worst for me it’s 2 bands a day, put that shit in a stadium 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted July 13, 2023 Share Posted July 13, 2023 8 hours ago, The Matinator said: Love Priest (probably top 10) but I’d have been disappointed if I had bought tickets to see Ozzy. They should have just got Sabbath to fill in & had Rob sing like they did in the 90’s/00’s. Either that or one of the other old singers like Glenn Hughes or Tony Martin. I love Tony Martin Sabbath - it's my favorite era of Sabbath behind Dio - but it would not go over well at all for an event of this magnitude. An overwhelming majority of Sabbath fans either actively dislike Tony Martin era, or are indifferent at best. 8 hours ago, ©GnrPersia said: LOL can't wait to see 71 years old Rob Halford effortlessly outperforming Axl (dear sweet baby angel of many in this forum) And he will. Halford is without a doubt the best vocalist of the older bands on this bill nowadays (I can't speak for Tool as I really don't listen to them at all) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBucky Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 9 hours ago, ©GnrPersia said: LOL can't wait to see 71 years old Rob Halford effortlessly outperforming Axl (dear sweet baby angel of many in this forum) And he'll outperform every other singer that weekend as well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderfinger Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Powerage5 said: I don’t understand this narrative that Priest is essentially a no-name band. They have plenty of name recognition still, it’s literally only in the US that they don’t have the commercial pull that they do in the rest of the world. We’re still talking about a band that fills arenas in Europe regularly and headlines festivals, even in the US. I always thought Priest were massive in the US, especially during the 80s…. Maybe my perception of their popularity in the US has been skewed by guys taking them so seriously there as to shoot themselves in the head and having watched “heavy metal parking lot” too many times. Edited July 14, 2023 by Powderfinger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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