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HELSTAR Singer JAMES RIVERA On DIO's Passing: 'My Heart Is Severely Broken'

May 19, 2010

Vocalist James Rivera (HELSTAR, SEVEN WITCHES, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, VICIOUS RUMORS) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):

"I am still in disbelief over what has just happened to my mentor, Ronnie James Dio. Unfortunately, I was in Europe when it took place. To be exact, I was in Slovenia and the ironic part of this, which is why I believe it was that much more painful for me, is that I had just performed in the city of Ljubljana the night prior with the European chapter of SABBATH JUDAS SABBATH [Rivera's BLACK SABBATH and JUDAS PRIEST cover band], showcasing many of the all-time favourite SABBATH tunes from the Dio era. Many fans in Slovenia and Greece (where we played prior to Slovenia) now really cherish those shows even more so.

"Ronnie was my 'wishing well.' He gave me the wisdom and power to become who I am and fulfill all of my dreams.

"My heart is severely broken and filled with a loneliness that I can hardly bear. I thought as the days have been passing that the misery would go away, but for now it just lingers. I can only patiently wait for another point of view to overcome this hurt. A point of view that the kiss of death has only taken him 'over the rainbow' where he is at peace.

"So now rest, great master of all metal voices. I will always love you and miss you eternally."

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