Leave it to Ozzy Osbourne to organize a larger-than-life tour that every metal-head on the planet would follow the yellowed brick road to attend. Ozzy started Ozzfest 6 years ago after the now extinct Lollapalooza deigned to reject his participation. In such grand fashion Ozzy has given the finger to his oppressors by creating a festival that has singlehandedly brought heavy metal back to the forefront, and proving that as trends come and go--Heavy Metal stands stronger than ever as the Rock of Ages. Ozzfest 2001 is perhaps the strongest year in it's existence--boasting performances by the likes of Systematic, Drowning Pool, Mudvayne, Slipknot, and Black Label Society. The highlights of the compilation come from the tour's veterans Black Sabbath and Marilyn Manson. Sabbath tear through your darkest dreams with "The Wizard" showing all the younger bands who made who, and Marilyn Manson raises hell with "The Love Song" rocking all who listens into submission. Another highlight is Linkin Park's performance of "With You" raising the bar for all the nu-metal comers. Ozzfest 2001 is one of the rare live albums worth buying, so drag out the flannel, ripped jeans, and raise your forked fist in triumph.