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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...

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REALITY CHECK TV's RONNIE JAMES DIO Tribute Posted Online

Reality Check TV has posted a heartfelt tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). Watch it in three parts below. Commented Reality Check TV: "Ronnie was a genuine person who always took out time to say hello, give us exclusive intervie...

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TESTAMENT, DISTURBED Singers Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO On 'Creep Show'

TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy, who toured with Ronnie James Dio and his band HEAVEN & HELL on the Metal Masters Tour in 2008 and DISTURBED vocalist David Draiman, whose singing and performance style were greatly influenced by Dio, were interviewed for a special episode of Noisecreep's "Creep Sh...

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LACUNA COIL Dedicates 'Heaven's A Lie' To PAUL GRAY At Maryland Concert

According to Bob Suehs of Rock N Roll Experience, Italian rock/metal act LACUNA COIL dedicated the song "Heaven's A Lie" to late SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray during last night's (Monday, May 24) concert at Recher Theater in Towson, Maryland. Suehs writes in his review of the show, "The most touching m...

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THE ANSWER Guitarist Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Paul Mahon, guitarist for Irish rock band THE ANSWER, has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Let me start by offering our condolences to the family of Ronnie James Dio, one of the grea...

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Y&T Performs DIO Classic In San Francisco; Video Available

California rock veterans Y&T performed a cover version of the DIO classic "Rainbow In The Dark" on May 22, 2010 at the Fillmore in San Francisco, California in honor of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) who passed away on May 16 after...

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JOHN 5 Interviewed On 'Rockin' Metal Revival'

ROB ZOMBIE/ex-MARILYN MANSON guitarist John 5 was interviewed for the latest edition of "Rockin' Metal Revival". You can now stream the entire three-hour program in three parts below. "The Art Of Malice", the new solo album from John 5, sold around 1,200 copies in the United States in its first week...

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Producer ROB CAVALLO Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO

Producer Rob Cavallo (GREEN DAY, MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE, PARAMORE, FLEETWOOD MAC) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie was the first major artist to take me seriously as an A...

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DIO/HEAVEN & HELL Keyboardist: RONNIE 'Was My Surrogate Father, My Brother, My Friend'

DIO/HEAVEN & HELL keyboardist Scott Warren has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "How can I express what 17 years next to Ronnie now means to me? He has led me on an incredible...