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BLAZE BAYLEY: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Inspiration For Me To Start Singing'

Former IRON MAIDEN/WOLFSBANE frontman Blaze Bayley has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Very saddened by the news of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. He was the inspiration for m...

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DEVIN TOWNSEND, Members Of OPETH, TESTAMENT Pay Tribute To DIO On Australia's 'The Racket'

Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR),Mikael Åkerfeldt (OPETH) and Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN) were interviewed by Andrew Haug about the influence and legacy of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio during tonight's (Tuesday...

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MIKE PORTNOY 'Sings' SABBATH, DIO Classics At TRANSATLANTIC's Milan Concert; Video Available

According to the news blog Musica Metal, TRANSATLANTIC — the progressive rock supergroup featuring DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy, MARILLION's Pete Trewavas, THE FLOWER KINGS' Roine Stolt and Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) — paid homage to the late Ronnie James Dio by performing a "jam" version of "Hea...

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JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Members of JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE, Y&T, TWISTED SISTER and WHITESNAKE are among the musicians who paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) during yesterday's (Monday, May 17) special edition of "Ed...

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DOUG ALDRICH: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Brought So Much Happiness Through His Music'

Guitarist Doug Aldrich (DIO, WHITESNAKE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I'm going to miss him so much. "We lost a giant [on Sunday]... "Just broken today. "I was blessed to...

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'Rockline' To Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

The July 7, 2010 edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" will be a tribute to legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO — featuring clips of interviews with the singer that were originally broadcast b...

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BRIAN TICHY: DIO's 'Amazing Talent, Charisma And Power Combined Were Nothing Short Of Magic!'

Acclaimed rock drummer Brian Tichy (PRIDE AND GLORY, OZZY OSBOURNE, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL) has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It is a sad day... "R.I.P Ronnie James Dio!! "I had...

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DANKO JONES: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Greatest Rock Singer Of All Time'

DANKO JONES frontman and namesake has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I just heard that Ronnie James Dio died today. This news is very sad. He was the greatest rock singer of all...

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DANNY VAUGHN: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'One Of The Best-Loved People In Music'

Vocalist Danny Vaughn (TYKETTO) has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It's difficult when bad news comes to you from the online news headlines. It's impersonal and it often makes it m...

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RAVAGE Frontman: 'The Metal World Will Never Be The Same'

Al Ravage, the singer of Boston, Massachusetts metallers RAVAGE, has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The metal world will never be the same. Ronnie James Dio has died. "I remember f...

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Ex-JUDAS PRIEST Singer AL ATKINS: 'The World Lost One Of The Greatest Vocalists On The Planet'

Original JUDAS PRIEST singer Al Atkins, who currently fronts a band called HOLY RAGE, has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ye, the incredible has happened. The world today lost o...

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REDEMPTION Guitarist: 'The World Of Heavy Metal Has Lost Its Voice'

Guitarist/songwriter Nicolas van Dyk of the Los Angeles-based progressive metal band REDEMPTION has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I lost a musical hero today, and the news has...

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE: 'The Frozen Tears Of Angels' First-Week Chart Positions Revealed

"The Frozen Tears Of Angels", the new album from Italian symphonic metal masters RHAPSODY OF FIRE, has registered the following first-week chart positions: Italy: #31 Germany: #33 Switzerland: #39 Japan: #41 France: #51 Austria: #58 Belgium: #96 Commented the band, “We are really amazed by the way t...

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DARKSIDE Guitarist To Tour With SAWTHIS

Janos Murri, who was the session guitarist for DARKSIDE on the band's tour with MOONSPELL in 2007 and a recording member of DEMOLITION, has been recruited by Italian death/thrashers SAWTHIS to play guitar on their upcoming East European tour supporting Polish death metallers VADER. Janos, who starte...

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AVATAR: Pro-Shot Footage Of Gothenburg Concert Posted Online

Professionally filmed video footage of AVATAR's November 27, 2009 performance at Brew House in Gothenburg, Sweden can be viewed below. The clips were shot by René U. Valdes of Greenworks. AVATAR recently inked a deal with Art Union for the Japanese release of the band's third, self-titled album. Due...