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Ex-METAL CHURCH Frontman: DIO 'Is The Inspiration For Myself And Millions Of Other Singers'
Former METAL CHURCH singer Ronny Munroe has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The reason I stepped out from behind the kit was Ronnie James Dio's voice. There will never be another on...May 16, 2010
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DREAM THEATER Drummer On DIO's Passing: 'This Is One Of The Saddest Days In Metal Ever'
Drummer Mike Portnoy of progressive metal giants DREAM THEATER has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio... one of the greatest of all time. "Looks like Di...May 16, 2010
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OBITUARY Guitarist: There's Not A Person In Metal Today That Doesn't Owe Something To DIO
Guitarist Ralph Santolla (OBITUARY, DEICIDE, DEATH, ICED EARTH) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "There's not a person in metal today that doesn't owe something to Ronnie Jame...May 16, 2010
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ANTHRAX Guitarist SCOTT IAN: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Always Had A Kind Word And A Smile'
ANTHRAX guitarist Scott Ian has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio. Horns at half mast. Such a huge loss... "So many memories of Ronnie. Toured together...May 16, 2010
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DAVID COVERDALE 'Very Sad' To Hear Of DIO's Passing
WHITESNAKE mainman and former DEEP PURPLE vocalist David Coverdale has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[I was] so very sad to hear of Ronnie's passing... My thoughts, prayers and co...May 16, 2010
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WHITE WIZZARD On DIO: 'The Earth Lost A Very Important Soul Today'
Los Angeles-based traditional metallers WHITE WIZZARD 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 will always be. "Ronnie can never die. "From the depths of the soul c...May 16, 2010
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LION'S SHARE On DIO's Passing: 'Our Mentor And Friend Has Left Us'
Swedish melodic masters LION'S SHARE have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Our hearts are broken; our mentor and friend Ronnie James Dio has left us. This is a very sad day in ou...May 16, 2010
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WARRIOR SOUL Bassist: DIO Was 'The Nicest And Warmest Human Being I Met In The Music Business'
Janne Jarvis, bassist in WARRIOR SOUL and HATE GALLERY, has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Today the world has lost the greatest vocalist in the history of hard rock. He was al...May 16, 2010
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THE QUIREBOYS On DIO: 'He Will Be Sadly Missed, But His Voice Shall Live On'
U.K. rockers THE QUIREBOYS have posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "THE QUIREBOYS were saddened to hear of the passing of Ronnie James Dio today... "We were fortunate to have played on...May 16, 2010
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LACUNA COIL's ANDREA FERRO: DIO's Voice Was 'Amazing And Magic'
Singer Andrea Ferro of the Italian rock/metal band LACUNA COIL has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I briefly met Ronnie during a soundcheck in Milan, Italy and he [was] really kind,...May 16, 2010
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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...May 16, 2010
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MEGADETH Drummer: DIO Was 'One Of The Nicest Human Beings I Have Ever Met'
MEGADETH drummer Shawn Drover has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I am at an absolute loss right now upon hearing that Ronnie has passed away. I had the pleasure of touring both Can...May 16, 2010
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SEBASTIAN BACH: 'Crying Right Now In Remembrance Of My Hero And Friend'
Former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Crying right now in remembrance of my hero and friend, Ronnie James Dio. "Dio died this morning and he was...May 16, 2010
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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...May 16, 2010
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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...May 16, 2010
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