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ARMORED SAINT Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Hollywood Concert
ARMORED SAINT paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio by performing a cover version of the RAINBOW classic "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll" during the band's headlining appearance at the House Of Blues in West Hollywood, California on Friday, May 31. Fan-filmed video footage of the pe...June 2, 2010
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THE HAUNTED Guitarist Talks New WITCHERY Album; Video Available
On May 31, Barry Anderson of Metal Storm conducted an interview with guitarist Patrik Jensen of Swedish metallers WITCHERY and THE HAUNTED when THE HAUNTED played in Nottingham, England with SLAYER. You can now watch the chat below. WITCHERY's new album, "Witchkrieg", will be released on June 21 in...June 2, 2010
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'RONNIE JAMES DIO Day' In Los Angeles; Video Of Official Announcement Available
The Los Angeles City Council officially declared May 30 "Ronnie James Dio Day." The announcement was made at Sunday's public memorial service for the legendary heavy metal singer who died of stomach cancer at the age of 67 two weeks earlier. Eddie Trunk, host of VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show", read...June 1, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Memorial Service: Quality Photos Posted Online
More than 1,200 fans attended a public memorial service on Sunday (May 30) for legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who died of stomach cancer at the age of 67 two weeks earlier. Check out quality pictures of the event from the following photographers: * Kevin Estrada * Stephanie Cabral The .....June 1, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE: 'Of Late Everyone's Dropping Dead'
This Memorial Day weekend is an especially sad one for metal and hard rock fans as they say goodbye to two of their favorite musicians. Private funeral services were held on Friday (May 28) in Des Moines, Iowa for SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray, who was found dead in a hotel room in a Des Moines ...May 31, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Public Memorial Service: First Photos, Video Footage
The first photos and fan-filmed video footage from Ronnie James Dio's public memorial service — which was held this afternoon (Sunday, May 30) at the Hall Of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, in Los Angeles — can be viewed below. More than 1,200 fans attended the event,...May 30, 2010
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MANOWAR To Honor RONNIE JAMES DIO
Metal heavyweights MANOWAR will honor the legacy of Ronnie James Dio with "Magic - A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio". MANOWAR bassist Joey DeMaio said: "Heavy metal has lost a great artist and a true gentleman. I had the privilege of being his friend and I, along with other friends and admirers, wish t...May 30, 2010
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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It's been a while now and I still cannot deal with the fact that...May 30, 2010
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DORO PESCH Discusses RONNIE JAMES DIO's Passing In New Audio Interview
German metal queen Doro Pesch discussed the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) during a 29-minute interview with David Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com which can be streamed using the audio player below. Doro Pesch recently released...May 28, 2010
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Ex-RAINBOW Singer DOOGIE WHITE Sings DIO-Era Classics With RATA BLANCA; Video Available
Scottish rock vocalist Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, TANK) performed several Ronnie James Dio-era RAINBOW classics — "Catch The Rainbow", "Kill The King" and "Man On The Silver Mountain" — with the Argentinean rock band RATA BLANCA during a three-show run at La Trastienda in...May 28, 2010
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, WHITESNAKE, TWISTED SISTER Members Pay Tribute To DIO On 'The Tour Bus'
Ralph Sutton of the nationally syndicated rock radio show "The Tour Bus" recently hosted an hour-long special tribute to the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who passed away on May 16 after a six-month battle with stomach cancer. The program featured music from Dio's career, clips from...May 28, 2010
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Swedish RONNIE JAMES DIO Memorial Event Planned For This Sunday
On Sunday, May 30, fans of Ronnie James Dio will come together at Pub Anchor in Stockholm, Sweden for "RJD RIP - In Memory Of Dio", a two-hour celebration of the legendary heavy metal singer's life. Swedish hard rockers FATAL SMILE will perform their "To The Last In Line" Dio tribute song, and there...May 28, 2010
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ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist: DIO 'Was A Leader And A Wonderful, Wonderful Human Being'
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following statement from ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I've never met a person in this profession who has inspired me more than Ronnie James...May 28, 2010
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KUFO's 'Metalopolis' Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Portland, Oregon's heavy metal radio show "Metalopolis", hosted by former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Ivan de Prume, paid tribute legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO — this past Saturday, May 22. You can now listen to th...May 27, 2010
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DROWNING POOL's C.J.PIERCE Remembers SLIPKNOT Bassist
Guitarist C.J. Pierce of Texas heavy rockers DROWNING POOL has released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray: "Paul was, actually, the first person in SLIPKNOT that Dave Williams [late DROWNING POOL singer], me, Mike [Luce, drums], and Stevie [Benton, bass] eve...May 27, 2010
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