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EDEN'S CURSE Frontman: DIO Had Heart, Soul And An Aggressive Energy That No Singer Could Touch
Vocalist Micheal Eden of multinational melodic metallers EDEN'S CURSE has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Today is my worst fear realized. I've lost my favorite singer and a guy I...May 16, 2010
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LIZZY BORDEN Bassist: RONNIE JAMES DIO's Music 'Will Live On Forever'
LIZZY BORDEN bassist Marten Andersson has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie, I know you have been really sick for a while now so I know this is one of the horrible outcomes w...May 16, 2010
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SMASHING PUMPKINS' BILLY CORGAN: DIO Was 'One Of The Best Rock Singers There Will Ever Be'
SMASHING PUMPKINS mainman Billy Corgan has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio. I only got to meet him once and I can honestly say he was the nicest person I hav...May 16, 2010
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WOLF: 'We Have Lost The Greatest, Most Powerful And Biggest Voice In Hard Rock And Metal'
Swedish heavy metallers WOLF have released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "We are very sad this day. We have lost THE greatest, most powerful and biggest voice in hard rock and metal. For...May 16, 2010
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INTO ETERNITY Frontman: DIO 'Influenced Thousands And Thousands Of Musicians'
Vocalist Stu Block of Canadian extreme progressive metallers INTO ETERNITY has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I'm still taking in the fact that we have lost yet ANOTHER timeless...May 16, 2010
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MACHINE HEAD Frontman Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Guitarist/vocalist Robb Flynn of San Francisco Bay Area metallers MACHINE HEAD has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Dio was a true gentleman. "MACHINE HEAD had the opportunity to ope...May 16, 2010
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MEGADETH Bassist ELLEFSON: DIO Was Truly One Of The 'Good Guys' In This Business
MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson has issued the following update: "Just arrived home from our best-ever tour of South America, and our first-ever for Central America. I had a great time documenting the trip via video blogs, all of which can be seen in the MegaFanClub [official MEGADETH fan club]. "Wh...May 16, 2010
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METALLICA Drummer's Letter To RONNIE JAMES DIO
METALLICA drummer Lars Ulrich has penned the following open letter to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Dear Ronnie, "I just got off stage in Zagreb. I was met with the news that you've passed on. I'm kind of in shock, but I wanted you t...May 16, 2010
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RITCHIE BLACKMORE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Had A Unique And Wonderful Voice'
Ronnie James Dio's former RAINBOW bandmate, guitarist Ritchie Blackmore, has released the following statement regarding the passing of the legendary heavy metal singer: "Ronnie had a unique and wonderful voice. He will be sadly missed in the rock and roll world."May 16, 2010
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KISS: 'We Mourn The Tragic Passing Of The Great RONNIE JAMES DIO'
KISS has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "We mourn the tragic passing of the great Ronnie James Dio. In addition to his powerhouse vocal ability, Ronnie was a true gentleman who...May 16, 2010
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Ex-DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Comments On RONNIE JAMES DIO's Passing
Former DIO and current DC4 guitarist Rowan Robertson has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I am privileged to have been a part of Ronnie James Dio's life and music. His closest ones a...May 16, 2010
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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...May 16, 2010
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Ex-ATTACKER Singer: Bidding 'A Respectful Farewell To Our Fallen Father Of Heavy Metal'
Vocalist Bob Mitchell (THE BOB MITCHELL BAND, MIND ASSASSIN, ATTACKER, VYNDYCATOR) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Metal legend Ronnie James Dio dead at 67. "I can't believe...May 16, 2010
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JUDAS PRIEST On DIO's Passing: 'RONNIE Was A Wonderful Man And Will Be Sorely Missed'
British heavy metal veterans JUDAS PRIEST have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "We are filled with great sadness at the terrible news about our friend Ronnie James Dio. "Our cond...May 16, 2010
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SLASH: RONNIE JAMES DIO's Music 'Will Live For Eternity'
Guitarist Slash (VELVET REVOLVER, GUNS N' ROSES) has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie died at 7:45 a.m. this morning, but his music will live for eternity." ...May 16, 2010
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