MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Is 'Devastated' By RONNIE JAMES DIO's Passing

Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister of MOTÖRHEAD has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):

"I'm truly upset, especially since he seemed to be rallying at the [Revolver] Golden Gods show [on April 8, 2010 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California].

"Bon voyage, Ronnie. Rest in peace.

"I'm devastated."