LA riot-starters System Of A Down will achieve one of hard rockís highest achievements when they headline this yearís Ozzfest tour. The band, who have appeared on the tour twice before, are now ready to rock harder than anyone but Ozzy . They will take the main stage just before metal legend, and tour founder, the Ozz man, plays his closing set. According to billboard, dates are still being finalized for the annual rock event. In other System news, the band will kick off a short North American tour on February 14 in Vegas and will then head overseas before returning for their Ozzfest gigs.

North American Dates

Feb. 14: Las Vegas (the Joint)
Feb. 15: Mesa, Ariz. (Mesa Amphitheater)
Feb. 17: Austin, Texas (Music Hall)

Feb. 18: Dallas (Bronco Bowl)
Feb. 19: Kansas City, Mo. (Uptown Theater)
Feb. 21: Chicago (Aragon Ballroom)
Feb. 22: Grand Rapids, Mich. (Deltaplex)

Feb. 23: Detroit (State Theater)
Feb. 25: Indianapolis (Murat Egyptian Room)
Feb. 26: Columbus, Ohio (Promowest Pavilion)
Feb. 27: Toronto (Koolhouse)
March 1: Montreal (Verdun Arena)

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