E. festival, started by the members of Blues Traveler, plans extensive touring, and Ozzfest, named after founding metal-rocker Ozzy Osbourne, will rage through the U.S. again this summer after its smash success last summer.
Highlights included the return of the open pit (unlike the Ozzfest which only allowed a 1000 or so into a cordoned off area), great sets from Iron Maiden, Audioslave, Mudvayne, Disturbed (once the mic was switched on), covered areas where people could escape the sun, watch films and play on games consoles, and two stages offering a variety of different styles.