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NIGHTWISH, TAROT, AMORAL Members To Take Part In 'Ronnie James Dio Memorial Gala'

Finnish vocalists Marco Hietala (NIGHTWISH, TAROT, NORTHERN KINGS, SAPATTIVUOSI),Tuple Salmela (TAROT),Ari Koivunen (solo, AMORAL) and Patrik Eriksson will perform at the Ronnie James Dio Memorial Gala on July 2, 2010 at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland as part of the thirteenth annual Tuska festival...

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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...

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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...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Memorial Concerts To Be Staged In London and L.A.?

According to U.K.'s Classic Rock magazine, two major concerts are being planned to celebrate the life of the late Ronnie James Dio. The gigs — dubbed Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up And Shout" Memorial Concerts — will take place in London and Los Angeles in the fall. Although no official details have yet...

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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...

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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...

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JEFF SCOTT SOTO Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO On South American Tour

Video footage of legendary hard rock singer Jeff Scott Soto (TALISMAN, JOURNEY, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) performing a cover version of the DIO classic "Holy Diver" as a tribute to Ronnie James Dio during Soto's recent South American tour with Eric Martin (MR. BIG) can be viewed below. Frontiers Records rel...

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JON LORD Dedicates Song To RONNIE JAMES DIO During Norwegian Performance

Former DEEP PURPLE keyboardist Jon Lord performed at the Nidarosdomen cathedral in Norway along with The Lord Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Torodd Wigum, on Sunday evening, May 23. Lord was joined by Martin Axenrot and Martin Mendez of OPETH, with Steve Balsamo, who played and sang the role of Jes...

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SONIC SYNDICATE Frontman Comments On Death Of SLIPKNOT Bassist

British singer Nathan James Biggs of the Sweden-based metal band SONIC SYNDICATE spoke to a Swedish newspaper earlier this week about the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray as well as other notable metal musicians that died in recent weeks. "It's not the easiest fucking thing in the world to talk...

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DORO PESCH: DIO 'Was Such An Incredible Inspiration To Me Both As A Musician And As A Person'

German metal queen Doro Pesch has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I'm so sad and heartbroken it's still hard to even believe what has happened. It feels like losing one of my be...

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JORN LANDE Says He Is 'Overwhelmed' By Response To 'Song For Ronnie James'

Powerhouse Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ARK, THE SNAKES) will honor the musical legacy of Ronnie James Dio with his new album, aptly entitled "Dio", to be released on July 2 in Europe and July 27 in the U.S. via Frontiers Records. Handpicking some lesser known tunes o...

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Former RAINBOW Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO On 'Shockwaves Skull Sessions'

The 36th installment of the "Shockwaves Skull Sessions" podcast features original RAINBOW/ELF bassist Craig Gruber and returning guest and former RAINBOW bassist Bob Daisley joining host Bob Nalbandian for a very special tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio. Both Bob and Craig share some great stori...

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HYDROGYN Members Mourn Loss Of RONNIE JAMES DIO, PAUL GRAY

Ashland, Kentucky rockers HYDROGYN — whose current lineup includes two former members of MEGADETH, Jeff Young (guitar) and James Lomenzo (bass) — have issued the following update: "It's been a bittersweet past couple of weeks here in camp HYDROGYN. "Firstly, we are deeply saddened by the passing of...

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Former DIO Guitarist TRACY G.: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'One Of The Greatest Rock Vocalists Ever'

Former DIO guitarist Tracy "G" Grijalva has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "My condolences for Wendy Dio and all the Dio family for their loss. My prayers are with all of you. "I wo...

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MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO

During an appearance on this past Monday's (May 24) edition of the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" with host Bob Coburn, MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine spoke about the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),who passed away on May 1...