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Ex-DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Interviewed By 'Good Time Metal Oldies'
On June 3, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with former DIO and current DC4 guitarist Rowan Robertson. You can now listen to the chat in two parts below. Rowan Robertson recently posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary hea...June 10, 2010
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DIO's 'Holy Diver' Re-Enters BILLBOARD Chart
DIO's classic debut album, "Holy Diver", re-entered The Billboard 200 chart late last month — shortly after the band's frontman, Ronnie James Dio, died of stomach cancer — at No. 149 and bowed at No. 11 on Pop Catalog (4,000; up 322%). A best-of from DIO, "The Very Beast of Dio", also debuted on Cat...June 10, 2010
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HAIL! Joined By NIGHTWISH Bassist At Helsinki Concert
HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) and bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH) — has issued the following update: "Helsinki,...June 10, 2010
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BOB DAISLEY Interviewed By 'Good Time Metal Oldies'
On April 12, 2010, Jason Saulnier of the "Good Time Metal Oldies" radio show conducted an interview with legendary bassist Bob Daisley (OZZY OSBOURNE, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, URIAH HEEP). You can now listen to the chat in three parts below. "Good Time Metal Oldies" airs Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. EST on...June 10, 2010
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HAIL! Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO In Kiev; Video Available
Video footage of HAIL! — the supergroup featuring vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH, BEYOND FEAR),guitarist Andreas Kisser (SEPULTURA),drummer Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, SLAYER, EXODUS, FORBIDDEN) and bassist James Lomenzo (MEGADETH) — performing a cover version...June 9, 2010
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RAINBOW Albums To Be Reissued On Vinyl
Back On Black, which specializes in vinyl editions of classic metal albums and is dedicated to providing top-quality releases for record collectors and metal fans worldwide, has announced that 2010 will see the release of the original classic RAINBOW albums on vinyl. All records will be 180-gram hea...June 9, 2010
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JOE LYNN TURNER To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO During Special 'School Of Rock' Appearances
Students attending the School Of Rock programs in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania will have an opportunity to share a studio and stage with legendary rock singer/guitarist Joe Lynn Turner, when he serves as guest professor and performer with the all-stars at three locations in June: Downington...June 8, 2010
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Footage Of RONNIE JAMES DIO's Last-Ever Concert Posted Online
Joe and Damian from the BLACK SABBATH fan site Black-Sabbath.com have posted footage from Ronnie James Dio's last-ever concert with HEAVEN & HELL, which took place on August 29, 2009 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The clip (see below) is for the song "The Mob Rules", which was taped with permissi...June 7, 2010
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RUDY SARZO, TRACY G, ERIC MARTIN, PAUL SHORTINO Remember RONNIE JAMES DIO
TheRightToRock.com has issued its latest podcast (episode #101),featuring interviews with a number of musicians — including Tracy "G" Grijalva (DIO),Eric Martin (MR. BIG),Paul Shortino (ROUGH CUTT, QUIET RIOT),Donnie Vie (ENUFF Z'NUFF),Richard Christy (CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED, DEATH, ICED E...June 6, 2010
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ROSS THE BOSS Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Former MANOWAR guitarist Ross "The Boss" Friedman has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Sunday, May 16th was a very sad day indeed for the music world. We lost Ronnie Dio, a great...June 6, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: Video Reports From Public Memorial Service Posted Online
Metal Injection West Coast correspondent Johnny Orlando Jr. attended the Ronnie James Dio memorial service at the Hall Of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in California on Sunday, May 30 and filed a special report. He spoke with many Dio fans who discussed what the legendary heavy metal singer...June 6, 2010
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PRETTY MAIDS, KEEL, ALICE COOPER Members Remember RONNIE JAMES DIO On 'Hard Rock Nights'
Tracy "G" Grijalva (DIO),Rowan Robertson (DIO, DC4),Chuck Garric (ALICE COOPER, DIO),Ronnie Atkins (PRETTY MAIDS),Ron Keel (KEEL) and Veronica Freeman (BENEDICTUM) are among the rockers from around the world who shared their memories and expressed their sorrow at the loss of legendary heavy meta...June 5, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Memorial Shirt Now Available
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF) was finally laid to rest on June 1, 2010 at 3:33 p.m. at Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills, California. Ronnie was carried to his final resting place by his friends, Vinny Appice, Geezer Butler, Craig Go...June 5, 2010
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HOLY RAGE To Guest On TREBLE ROCKS RADIO
HOLY RAGE members Al Atkins (vocals, ex-JUDAS PRIEST) and Chris Johnson (guitar) will be interviewed by Tanis on California's Treble Rocks Radioon Saturday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. GMT. The band will be playing some old and new songs, including tracks off its upcoming album, "Just Don't Run". To listen...June 4, 2010
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GLENN HUGHES' Video Message For RONNIE JAMES DIO
Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, BLACK SABBATH) filmed a video message just prior to attending Ronnie James Dio's (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF) public memorial service, which was held on May 30 at the Hall Of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, California. Hughes...June 2, 2010
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