ACCEPT Dedicates Classic Track To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Stockholm Concert

May 20, 2010

Reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT dedicated their classic song "Balls To The Wall" to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) at tonight's (Thursday, May 20) concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden. Prior to launching into the track, ACCEPT vocalist Mark Tornillo said from the stage, "This one is for an all-time hero of ours, Mr. Ronnie James Dio."

Fan-filmed video footage of the dedication/performance can be viewed below.

The members of ACCEPT issued the following statement regarding the passing of Dio, who died this past Sunday (May 16) after a six-month battle with cancer:

"It is with great sadness that we join with the rest of the metal world in mourning the passing of friend Ronnie James Dio. He was a true gentleman, a voice of metal, and a good friend. We toured with him and adored him. He was one of the finest human beings, always a kind word, always thoughtful to all of those around him. He humbled us with his presence and he will be the brightest star in rock 'n' roll heaven!

"Ronnie, you will be missed."

The new lineup of ACCEPT made its live debut on May 8 at the 750-capacity Gramercy Theatre in New York City.

ACCEPT's new studio album, "Blood Of The Nations", is scheduled for release in North America on September 14 via Nuclear Blast Records. The band's 15th LP was recorded at Backstage Studio in Derbyshire, England with acclaimed British producer and SABBAT guitarist Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, EXODUS, ARCH ENEMY, NEVERMORE). The CD — which will mark the recording debut of the band's latest addition, vocalist Mark Tornillo (ex-TT QUICK) — will contain around 14 tracks, including "The Abyss", "Shades Of Death", "Teutonic Terror", "Blood Of The Nations" and "Pandemic".

ACCEPT 2010 is:

Wolf Hoffmann: Guitar
Peter Baltes: Bass
Herman Frank: Guitar
Mark Tornillo: Vocals
Stefan Schwarzmann: Drums

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