Sharon Osbourne discussed her past actions against Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson in a recent Metal Hammer interview.
“I love Iron Maiden, it’s just the singer [Bruce Dickinson] because he was so horribly disrespectful,” Osbourne said. “But if you’re going to take Ozzy’s money, and play before him every night of a festival, and you’re bad-mouthing him to the crowd, you’ve got to pay.”
“So I had him pelted with cans of baked beans that were open, and cut his sound,” she continued. “Ozzy only has respect for the guys in Maiden. And he didn’t even know what Bruce was doing. I never told him, until the night that it happened, when it was the last show, and he just looked at me and goes, ‘You’re terrible.'”
The incident took place at a festival where Iron Maiden performed before Ozzy Osbourne. Her statement unveiled new details about the controversial event between the two camps.
The recent revelation illuminates the infamous Ozzfest 2005 incident. This event became one of the most controversial moments in metal festival history.
Loudwire reported that initial accounts mentioned eggs as the primary projectiles. This differs from Sharon’s recent description of using baked beans.
Documented sources revealed the significant financial context. Iron Maiden earned approximately $185,000 per night for their Ozzfest performances.
Louder Sound detailed the incident’s serious aftermath. The situation escalated beyond the festival grounds and led to death threats against the Osbourne family.
The controversy ignited a lasting debate within the metal community. Questions about professional conduct and respect between festival artists continued to resonate through the industry for years.
