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RHINO RECORDS 'Raising Its Horns Up' For RONNIE JAMES DIO

Rhino Records has released the following statement to Goldmine magazine regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio. "The Rhino family is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ronnie James Di...

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CHUCK GARRIC: Playing With RONNIE JAMES DIO Launched My Whole Career

Former DIO and current ALICE COOPER bassist Chuck Garric spoke to the Tahoe Daily Tribune about the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). "I called Ronnie a couple of times but he was really sick," said Garric. "He was living in pr...

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ACCEPT Fan Proposes To Girlfriend At Stockholm Show; Video Available

Video footage of a Swedish heavy metal fan proposing to his girlfriend from the stage at tonight's (Thursday, May 20) ACCEPT concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden can be viewed below. ACCEPT dedicated its classic song "Balls To The Wall" to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH,...

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CARMINE APPICE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Best Heavy Metal Singer To Ever Live'

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice (SLAMM, VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART, OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT) has released the following statement regarding the passing of Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I've known Ronnie since his days with RAINBOW. He was the best heavy metal...

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WILDESTARR Frontwoman On DIO's Passing: 'It Feels Like A Part Of Me Has Died As Well'

Vocalist London Wilde of WILDESTARR — the band featuring original VICIOUS RUMORS bassist Dave Starr (now on all guitar and bass) — has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "People all...

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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD 'Extends Positive Thoughts' To All Those Who Loved DIO

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "My wife and I have sent our condolences and have felt very sad with the news of Ronnie's passing. "We wish to...

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ACCEPT Dedicates Classic Track To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Stockholm Concert

Reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT dedicated their classic song "Balls To The Wall" to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) at tonight's (Thursday, May 20) concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden. Prior to launching into the track, ACCEPT vocalist Mark Tornillo said fro...

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MOLLY HATCHET Guitarist Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Bobby Ingram of MOLLY HATCHET pays his tribute to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF) and shares his personal experiences in a conversation with Metal Assault. The three-and-a-half-minute audio clip is available below. MOLLY HATCHET's new album, "Justice", will be...

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DIO Guitarist CRAIG GOLDY: RONNIE 'Is The Reason Anyone Really Even Knows Who I Am'

Guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO, BUDGIE) has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Words simply fail me. "There is a hole in my soul and I am unable to comprehend what...

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Former WICKED MARAYA Singer Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Former WICKED MARAYA vocalist Lou Falco has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "After a lifetime of listening to and being moved by everything Ronnie James Dio did — from RAINBOW to...

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SKID ROW Bassist: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Voice Of My Youth'

Rachel Bolan, bassist and primary songwriter of SKID ROW, has released the following statement to Goldmine magazine regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The first time I met Ronnie was in Limerock, Connecticut at Sk...

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VH1 CLASSIC To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

VH1 Classic is celebrating the life and career of singer Ronnie James Dio with a special tribute, "Dedicated To Dio", on Saturday, May 22 at 11:30 p.m. Following "That Metal Show" at 11 p.m., host Eddie Trunk will take viewers on a special half-hour celebration showcasing rare interview footage, inc...

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DEEP PURPLE Guitarist Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO

DEEP PURPLE guitarist Steve Morse has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie Dio was a real musician. He was a guy that everybody liked, and always sang loud, in tune, and stron...

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ALICE IN CHAINS Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Glens Falls Concert

ALICE IN CHAINS paid tribute to legendary singer Ronnie James Dio at its concert in Glens Falls, New York Wednesday night (May 19). Bassist Mike Inez wore a vintage t-shirt from DIO's 1985 "Sacred Heart" tour (see photo below) and guitarist Jerry Cantrell dedicated the song "Nutshell" to both Dio an...

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DEEP PURPLE Singer: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'The Kindest Man We Ever Knew'

DEEP PURPLE vocalist Ian Gillan has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "My dear friend Ronnie, "Departed but not gone. Resting peacefully (for a while) but never forgotten. "I've ha...