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DARK TRANQUILLITY Frontman Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO
Vocalist Mikael Stanne of Swedish melodic death metallers DARK TRANQUILLITY has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It's been a while now and I still cannot deal with the fact that...May 30, 2010
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GEEZER BUTLER On BLACK SABBATH's Early Days
On May 14, Steven Rosen of Ultimate-Guitar.com conducted an interview with legendary bassist Geezer Butler (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH) about Eagle Rock Entertainment's "Black Sabbath: Classic Albums - Paranoid", a DVD highlighting the recording of BLACK SABBATH's classic "Paranoid" LP. A coup...May 30, 2010
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HEAVEN & HELL Roadies Remember RONNIE JAMES DIO
HEAVEN & HELL drum and bass technicians Andre Bargmann and Terry Welte toured the world for several years with the famous metal band fronted by the late Ronnie James Dio and also featured fellow BLACK SABBATH legends Tony Iommi (guitar),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums). KPLR-TV, ch...May 29, 2010
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DORO PESCH Discusses RONNIE JAMES DIO's Passing In New Audio Interview
German metal queen Doro Pesch discussed the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) during a 29-minute interview with David Priest of OnTrackMagazine.com which can be streamed using the audio player below. Doro Pesch recently released...May 28, 2010
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Ex-RAINBOW Singer DOOGIE WHITE Sings DIO-Era Classics With RATA BLANCA; Video Available
Scottish rock vocalist Doogie White (YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, RAINBOW, CORNERSTONE, TANK) performed several Ronnie James Dio-era RAINBOW classics — "Catch The Rainbow", "Kill The King" and "Man On The Silver Mountain" — with the Argentinean rock band RATA BLANCA during a three-show run at La Trastienda in...May 28, 2010
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MÖTLEY CRÜE, WHITESNAKE, TWISTED SISTER Members Pay Tribute To DIO On 'The Tour Bus'
Ralph Sutton of the nationally syndicated rock radio show "The Tour Bus" recently hosted an hour-long special tribute to the legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, who passed away on May 16 after a six-month battle with stomach cancer. The program featured music from Dio's career, clips from...May 28, 2010
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OZZY Says 'Crucify The Dead' Lyrics Are What He Would Say To AXL ROSE If He Were SLASH
Ozzy Osbourne was one of the featured guests on the recently released solo album from former GUNS N' ROSES guitarist Slash. The Prince of Darkness sings on a track called "Crucify The Dead" and as Ozzy told VH1 Radio Networks' Dave Basner, the legendary BLACK SABBATH frontman helped with the lyrics,...May 28, 2010
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Swedish RONNIE JAMES DIO Memorial Event Planned For This Sunday
On Sunday, May 30, fans of Ronnie James Dio will come together at Pub Anchor in Stockholm, Sweden for "RJD RIP - In Memory Of Dio", a two-hour celebration of the legendary heavy metal singer's life. Swedish hard rockers FATAL SMILE will perform their "To The Last In Line" Dio tribute song, and there...May 28, 2010
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ALICE IN CHAINS Bassist: DIO 'Was A Leader And A Wonderful, Wonderful Human Being'
BLABBERMOUTH.NET has received the following statement from ALICE IN CHAINS bassist Mike Inez regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I've never met a person in this profession who has inspired me more than Ronnie James...May 28, 2010
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KUFO's 'Metalopolis' Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Portland, Oregon's heavy metal radio show "Metalopolis", hosted by former WHITE ZOMBIE drummer Ivan de Prume, paid tribute legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio — best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO — this past Saturday, May 22. You can now listen to th...May 27, 2010
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METALLICA In Tel Aviv: Tuning-Room Jam, Performance Footage Available
Official Metallica.com footage of METALLICA's May 22, 2010 concert at Ramat Gan Stadium in Tel Aviv, Israel — including clips of the pre-show tuning-room jam as well as the actual performance — can be viewed below. The band's setlist was as follows: 01. Creeping Death 02. For Whom The Bell Tolls 03....May 27, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE Not Playing Any Complete Albums Live
Despite a report last week that Ozzy Osbourne was thinking of playing one or both of his first two solo albums, "Blizzard Of Ozz" and "Diary Of A Madman", in their entirety on his upcoming tour, Ozzy told The Pulse of Radio that he doesn't see that happening. "No," he said. "The production and the ....May 27, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH Drummer BILL WARD: PAUL GRAY 'Was An Incredible Bass Player'
BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement regarding the passing of SLIPKNOT bassist Paul Gray: "My wife and I would like to send our heartfelt condolences to Paul Gray's family and friends. Our condolences also extend to each member of SLIPKNOT. We wish everyone who knew P...May 27, 2010
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LD/50 Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement
LD/50, the San Francisco, California-based band featuring Glen Alvelais (TESTAMENT, FORBIDDEN) on guitar, Clark Brown (GEEZER) on vocals, and Terry Goss (SCORCHED-EARTH POLICY) on bass, has parted ways with drummer Jeremy Colson (STEVE VAI, MARTY FRIEDMAN) and has replaced him with Burton Ortega (KA...May 26, 2010
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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...May 26, 2010
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