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ONSLAUGHT Guitarist: RONNIE JAMES DIO's 'Name And His Incredible Work Will Live Forever'

May 17, 2010

Guitarist Nige Rockett of veteran British thrashers ONSLAUGHT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):

"The news of Ronnie's death is so very sad and a major loss to the world of metal...

"You may not quite understand the massive influence the great man had on ONSLAUGHT, with us being a thrash metal band, but believe me, he did.

"We have all been huge, huge fans for as long as we can remember. His voice would send shivers down the spine, beautiful and yet so immensely powerful...

"One of my favorite all-time songs is 'The Sign Of The Southern Cross'... The vocal is stunning and so perfect.

"We were all looking forward to seeing HEAVEN & HELL and meeting up with Ronnie in August, when we were due to share the billing at this year's Bloodstock Festival. Sadly this will not be.

"Our deepest condolonces go out to Ronnie's family and the HEAVEN & HELL guys.

"He will never be forgotten; his name and his incredible work will live forever.

"R.I.P., legend."

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