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OPETH Frontman On RONNIE JAMES DIO's Passing: 'There Is A Massive Hole In My Heart'
Vocalist/guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt of Swedish progressive metallers OPETH has posted the following message on the band's web site regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I saw the news last night and I hated them. "Ro...May 17, 2010
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ARCH ENEMY: 'We Mourn The Loss Of One Of The Most Amazing Talents' In Heavy Metal
Swedish/German extreme metallers ARCH ENEMY have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Today is an immensely sad day for the heavy metal / hard rock community as we mourn the loss of...May 17, 2010
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QUEEN Guitarist: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was One Of The Creators Of The Genre Of Heavy Metal'
QUEEN guitarist Brian May has posted the following message on his web site regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It's a shock to hear that Ronnie has gone. Even though we had all known he was battling with cancer for...May 17, 2010
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DOWNLOAD Festival 2010 To Rename Second Stage 'Ronnie James Dio Stage'
The organizers of the annual Download festival — which returns for an eighth year to Donington Park, United Kingdom from Friday, June 11 to Sunday, June 13 — have issued the following update: "The rock world was in a state of shock [yesterday, May 16] when it was announced that Ronnie James Dio, one...May 17, 2010
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OBITUARY Frontman: DIO 'was One Of The Good Guys In Music And Will Be Greatly Missed'
Vocalist John Tardy of Florida death metallers OBITUARY has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "OBITUARY would just like to say what a huge influence Dio was to this band and to the...May 17, 2010
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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS: 'We Have Lost A Great Human Being And The Best Singer Of Rock In The World'
Powerhouse vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, BEYOND FEAR, ex-JUDAS PRIEST, ICED EARTH) 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): "A sad day, just a ver...May 17, 2010
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IRON MAIDEN On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'The World Has Lost An Irreplaceable Talent'
British heavy metal veterans IRON MAIDEN have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It is with huge sadness we hear that Ronnie has lost his battle against stomach cancer, and our hea...May 17, 2010
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TONY IOMMI: RONNIE 'Loved What He Did, Making Music And Performing On Stage'
BLACK SABBATH/HEAVEN & HELL guitarist Tony Iommi has released the following statement regarding the passing of his bandmate, legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Yesterday 16th May my dear, dear friend Ronnie James Dio passed away at 7....May 17, 2010
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SPV/STEAMHAMMER RECORDS Mourns Loss Of RONNIE JAMES DIO
Germany's SPV/Steamhammer Records has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It is with deepest sadness that we mourn the loss of a true legend, an amazing man, and one of the best roc...May 17, 2010
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WARMACHINE Frontman On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'The World Has Lost A True Legend And Pioneer'
Vocalist/guitarist Joe Di Taranto of Toronto's WARMACHINE has posted the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I am devasted to learn that Ronnie James Dio has passed. "The world has lost a true l...May 17, 2010
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EXODUS Guitarist: RONNIE JAMES DIO's Impact On Me Won't Ever Be Forgotten
Guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS has posted the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "What more can be said about Ronnie that hasn't been said by so many others. He w...May 17, 2010
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QUEENSRŸCHE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was Undoubtedly One Of Heavy Metal's Greatest Performers'
Seattle progressive hard rockers QUEENSRŸCHE have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie James Dio was undoubtedly one of heavy metal's greatest performers and will continue to...May 17, 2010
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MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist: DIO 'Was One Of The Kindest Souls I Have Ever Met'
MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie was one of the kindest souls I have ever met and his talent was beyond inspirational to so many of us....May 16, 2010
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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...May 16, 2010
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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...May 16, 2010
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