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SEPULTURA Guitarist Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO

May 21, 2010

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW):

"[On Sunday], May 16th, on our way to Morroco to play our first show in North Africa, we heard the news about Ronnie Dio.

"It was really sad; all the band knew him, meeting backstage on many ocasions, some of our crew worked with him on his solo stuff and HEAVEN & HELL as well, also hanging out in Brazil, which he visited many times and where he is loved, not only because of his magical music but also because he was one of the sweetest persons in the world, anybody that ever met him can tell you that.

"I had the privilege to jam with him on a show in Sao Paulo, in 2006 he invited me to play 'Mob Rules', the last song on the show and with a lead part!!!! I will never forget; it was one of the happiest days of my life. Only a real master could be so kind.

"My condolences to Wendy Dio [Ronnie's wife/manager], family, friends and fans all around the world. He will be missed, the voice of metal, unique."

Photos: Adriana Camargo

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