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STRYPER To Host Holy Land Tour For Fans In 2011
Reactivated Christian hard rockers STRYPER will host a 10-day tour of the Holy Land February 12-21, 2011. The once-in-a-lifetime VIP tour will be limited to 150 people. STRYPER fans will be able to spend time with the band during this unique travel opportunity, with portions of the trip being filmed...May 24, 2010
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Ex-ANTHRAX Singer NEIL TURBIN: DIO 'Was To Heavy Metal What ELVIS Was To Rock 'N' Roll'
Former ANTHRAX and current DEATHRIDERS frontman Neil Turbin has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "As a teenager, I got to witness the BLACK SABBATH and BLUE ÖYSTER CULT concert li...May 20, 2010
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BOB DAISLEY On DIO's Passing: 'The World Has Lost A Great Man'
Bassist Bob Daisley, who was a member of RAINBOW from 1977 to 1979, has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW, ELF): "With the sad passing of my friend and colleague, the world has lost...May 19, 2010
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SWEDEN ROCK FESTIVAL To Honor RONNIE JAMES DIO
The organizers of this year's Sweden Rock Festival — which will take place June 9-12, 2010 in Sölvesborg in southern Sweden — have issued the following update: "Ronnie James Dio made five appearances at Sweden Rock Festival: three times with his own band DIO, and twice with HEAVEN & HELL — most...May 18, 2010
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JORN LANDE: RONNIE JAMES DIO Will Always Live In My Heart And Music
Powerhouse Norwegian vocalist Jorn Lande (MASTERPLAN, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ARK, THE SNAKES) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie James Dio has passed away and my sorrow runs...May 18, 2010
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DEVIN TOWNSEND, Members Of OPETH, TESTAMENT Pay Tribute To DIO On Australia's 'The Racket'
Devin Townsend (STRAPPING YOUNG LAD, STEVE VAI, LAMB OF GOD, DARKEST HOUR, GWAR),Mikael Åkerfeldt (OPETH) and Paul Bostaph (TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SLAYER, FORBIDDEN) were interviewed by Andrew Haug about the influence and legacy of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio during tonight's (Tuesday...May 18, 2010
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HADES Frontman On DIO: 'The World Darkens Further With The Passing Of Such An Icon'
Vocalist Alan Tecchio (HADES, WATCHTOWER, NON-FICTION) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Ronnie James Dio has been a huge influence on me as a singer since the '80s when I beg...May 18, 2010
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PEARL JAM Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
A BLABBERMOUTH.NET visitor has submitted the following report: "Just got home from the PEARL JAM show in Boston, Massachusetts. "I arrived at the [TD] Garden about 45 minutes before the opening act, BAND OF HORSES, hit the stage. I was pleasantly surprised to hear music from the entire career of Ron...May 18, 2010
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METALLICA: 'Load' Vinyl Release Pushed Back To June
The release date of the vinyl version of METALLICA's 1996 album "Load" has been postponed until June 15 from the previously announced May 18. The LP will be made available outside North America on July 5. Commented the band: "If you've been following along, you know the drill — there will be two pac...May 17, 2010
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Ex-BROKEN HOPE Guitarist: DEBBIE ABONO Was 'This Angel Who Helped Us Out So Much'
Former BROKEN HOPE guitarist Jeremy Wagner has released the following message regarding the passing of Debbie Abono, a well-respected and much-loved manager and promotional machine behind some of San Francisco Bay Area's strongest metal bands (POSSESSED, FORBIDDEN, EXODUS, VIO-LENCE, SKINLAB): "I wa...May 17, 2010
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Ex-THERION Singer MATS LEVÉN: 'Our Hero Is Gone But His Voice And Music Will Live Forever'
Swedish vocalist Mats Levén (KRUX, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, THERION, TREAT, ADAGIO, AT VANCE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "The first concert I ever went to was DEEP PURPLE, play...May 17, 2010
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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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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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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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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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