Sharon Osbourne and the official Ozzfest account have posted a cryptic countdown timer pointing to an announcement on November 5th at 7:00 AM, prompting fans to speculate wildly about the festival’s lineup and share their hopes for the event. The posts were made on Instagram.
Sharon Osbourne posted a simple message, writing, “November 5th 7am www.ozzfest.com.” The Ozzfest account confirmed that a countdown had begun, writing, “Ozzfest.com Countdown’s Begun.” The lack of detail has sparked intense fan discussion about what the announcement will reveal.
Fans have offered their own wishlist of bands they hope to see at the festival. One fan listed, “Black Sabbath (with Tony Martin), Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson, KoRn, Slayer, Metallica, Gojira, Bring Me The Horizon, Guns N Roses, Spiritbox, Bad Omens, Anthrax, Rival Sons, Pantera, Limp Bizkit, Slipknot, Slaughter To Prevail, Falling In Reverse, Jack White, The Pretty Reckless.”
Other fans have made more specific predictions. One commenter suggested: “Remaining members of Black Sabbath with Zakk Wylde as lead singer. Black label society opens up!”
Beyond lineup hopes, some fans have voiced concerns about ticket prices. One person wrote: “Please dont rip off your fans. Make it affordable.”
The countdown has prompted a mix of excitement and skepticism from the metal and rock community, with fans eager to learn what Ozzfest has planned for the festival.
Ozzfest is making a comeback after nearly a decade away. The festival last took place in 2018, but Sharon Osbourne announced in March 2026 on The Osbournes podcast that it would return in 2027 with two nights in Birmingham at Villa Park. This will be the first Ozzfest held following the death of Ozzy Osbourne in 2025.
The hard rock and metal festival was held almost every year between 1996 and 2018. Sharon Osbourne founded Ozzfest after Lollapalooza turned down Ozzy Osbourne for a spot on their lineup. Over the years, the festival expanded from a single event to a touring festival that traveled throughout the United States and also held shows in Europe and Japan.
The countdown announcement on November 5th at 7:00 AM likely signals ticket sales for the 2027 festival. Ozzfest plans for two shows in Birmingham and two in North America. The team has posted several teasers across social media recently, which could mean more announcements about the festival are still coming.
