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SCORPIONS Presented With 'World Music Award'

After a triumphant tour kick-off and a gold album from their home country Germany for "Sting in the Tail", the rockers were honored anew: the SCORPIONS received the World Music Award at the Monte Carlo Sporting Club on May 18 in presence of Prince Albert II of Monaco. Back in 1992 and again in 1994,...

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MEGADETH's ELLEFSON On RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'He Is Truly The Stuff Of Legend'

For Bass Players Only recently conducted an interview with MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. For Bass Players Only: What's the story behind the formation of MEGADETH? Ellefson: I grew up on a farm outside a small town of 3,000 people, a town called Jac...

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LIT Bassist Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Bassist Kevin Baldes of the Orange County rock band LIT has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Anybody who has ever met Ronnie James Dio will tell you, without a doubt, he was the...

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RHINO RECORDS 'Raising Its Horns Up' For RONNIE JAMES DIO

Rhino Records has released the following statement to Goldmine magazine regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio. "The Rhino family is deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Ronnie James Di...

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GEORGE LYNCH Announces World Premier Of Custom Art/Carved Guitars

World-renowned guitarist George Lynch (DOKKEN, LYNCH MOB, SOULS OF WE) will unveil a selection of his custom art and carved guitars on June 5 at The Rock and Roll Emporium in Huntington Beach, California. The event will also feature a debut performance by THE GEORGE LYNCH TRIO and a chance for atten...

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DIO Guitarist CRAIG GOLDY: RONNIE 'Is The Reason Anyone Really Even Knows Who I Am'

Guitarist Craig Goldy (DIO, BUDGIE) 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): "Words simply fail me. "There is a hole in my soul and I am unable to comprehend what...

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Former WICKED MARAYA Singer Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Former WICKED MARAYA vocalist Lou Falco has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "After a lifetime of listening to and being moved by everything Ronnie James Dio did — from RAINBOW to...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO: Five-Hour 'Black Night Meditations' Tribute Available For Streaming

On Tuesday May 18, WSCA 106.1 FM in Portsmouth, New Hampshire — birthplace of Ronnie James Dio — honored the metal legend by broadcasting a five-hour tribute on the show "Black Night Meditations". The 40 songs from Dio's career that were played included many unreleased live cuts, a rare live ELF cov...

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GRAND MAGUS: 'Hammer Of The North' Video Released

"Hammer Of The North", the new video from GRAND MAGUS — the three-piece Swedish heavy rock band featuring "JB" Christofferson (guitar, lead vocals),Fox Skinner (bass, backing vocals) and Sebastian "Seb" Sippola (drums) — can be viewed below. The song is the title cut of the group's new album, which...

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ROYAL HUNT: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'A Great Artist And A Kind, Caring And Bright Person'

Denmark-based hard rock/progressive metallers ROYAL HUNT have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[On Sunday, May 16] we lost an amazing man, a fantastic musician, a true legend — R...

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JOHN BUSH Says 'Timing Is Right' For ANTHRAX's Reunion With JOEY BELLADONNA

By Ryan Ogle On Sunday, May 16, BLABBERMOUTH.NET conducted an interview with current ARMORED SAINT and former ANTHRAX vocalist John Bush. During the chat, Bush spoke about the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, John's perspective on ANTHRAX's recent reunion with Joey Belladonn...

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Former NIRVANA Bassist's RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute

Former NIRVANA bassist Krist Novoselic has penned a tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio as part of Krist's weekly column on music and politics, which appears on Reverb at SeattleWeekly.com. An excerpt follows below. "As a teenager in Aberdeen in 1980, I was consuming as much hea...

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JON OLIVA: RONNIE JAMES DIO Was 'A God, A Hero, A Pioneer, A Legend'

Jon Oliva (mastermind of SAVATAGE and JON OLIVA'S PAIN, co-creator/songwriter of the TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Two days have passed and I sti...

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STEVE VAI: DIO 'Was A Shining Light Of Rock/Metal Authenticity'

Guitarist Steve Vai has issued the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Dio was a shining light of rock/metal authenticity. He was a completely dedicated artist with massive talent. It's likely t...

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OVER THE RAINBOW Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

OVER THE RAINBOW members Greg Smith (formerly of RAINBOW; 1994-1997),Joe Lynn Turner (formerly of RAINBOW; 1980-1984),and Bobby Rondinelli (formerly of RAINBOW; 1980-1983) have issued separate statements regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL...