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POWER QUEST's STEVE WILLIAMS Pays Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO

Steve Williams of U.K.-based metallers POWER QUEST has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Well, it's five days on from hearing the terrible, saddening news of the passing of Ronnie...
May 21, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE Interviewed By 'The Legends Of Classic Rock With Jeff Woods'

"The Legends Of Classic Rock With Jeff Woods" conducted an interview with Ozzy Osbourne on Wednesday, May 19 prior to the elaborately staged news conference at Casa Loma's Great Hall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to promote Ozzy's new album, "Scream". Watch a part of the interview below. More of the c...
May 21, 2010
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SEPULTURA Guitarist Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO

SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[On Sunday], May 16th, on our way to Morroco to play our first show in North Africa, we heard the news abo...
May 21, 2010
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TRIUMPH Drummer Remembers RONNIE JAMES DIO

Gil Moore, drummer for Canadian hard rock legends TRIUMPH, has released the following statement to Goldmine magazine regarding the passing of Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) "He was a great singer. And it's a tragedy to see him die so early in life. I mean, he wasn'...
May 21, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'Lost' 1986 Interview Posted Online

The heavy-metal world has lost one of its greats. Ronnie James Dio — who, in 1979, replaced Ozzy Osbourne as BLACK SABBATH's frontman — passed away Sunday at age 67 after a battle with stomach cancer. Twenty-four years earlier, the hard-rocking singer chatted with host Bob "Mr. Media" Andelman, then...
May 21, 2010
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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...
May 21, 2010
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WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH To Picket RONNIE JAMES DIO's Public Memorial Service?

According to the official web site of the Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) — an independent Baptist church and hate group known for its hatred of homosexuals and its protest activities (which include picketing funerals) — WBC is planning on picketing Ronnie James Dio's public memorial service on Sunday...
May 20, 2010
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CHUCK GARRIC: Playing With RONNIE JAMES DIO Launched My Whole Career

Former DIO and current ALICE COOPER bassist Chuck Garric spoke to the Tahoe Daily Tribune about the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). "I called Ronnie a couple of times but he was really sick," said Garric. "He was living in pr...
May 20, 2010
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ACCEPT Fan Proposes To Girlfriend At Stockholm Show; Video Available

Video footage of a Swedish heavy metal fan proposing to his girlfriend from the stage at tonight's (Thursday, May 20) ACCEPT concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden can be viewed below. ACCEPT dedicated its classic song "Balls To The Wall" to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH,...
May 20, 2010
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CARMINE APPICE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was The Best Heavy Metal Singer To Ever Live'

Legendary drummer Carmine Appice (SLAMM, VANILLA FUDGE, ROD STEWART, OZZY OSBOURNE, TED NUGENT) has released the following statement regarding the passing of Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I've known Ronnie since his days with RAINBOW. He was the best heavy metal...
May 20, 2010
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WILDESTARR Frontwoman On DIO's Passing: 'It Feels Like A Part Of Me Has Died As Well'

Vocalist London Wilde of WILDESTARR — the band featuring original VICIOUS RUMORS bassist Dave Starr (now on all guitar and bass) — has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "People all...
May 20, 2010
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METALLICA Frontman Interviewed On Mexico's 'Soundcheck'; Video Available

Claudio Rodríguez of the Mexican cable/satellite television network Telehit recently conducted an interview with METALLICA frontman James Hetfield for the "Soundcheck" program. The chat, which originally aired this week, can be viewed in two parts below. METALLICA sold out its 13-show Australian/New...
May 20, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH's BILL WARD 'Extends Positive Thoughts' To All Those Who Loved DIO

BLACK SABBATH drummer Bill Ward has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "My wife and I have sent our condolences and have felt very sad with the news of Ronnie's passing. "We wish to...
May 20, 2010
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ACCEPT Dedicates Classic Track To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Stockholm Concert

Reformed heavy metal legends ACCEPT dedicated their classic song "Balls To The Wall" to Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) at tonight's (Thursday, May 20) concert at Debaser in Stockholm, Sweden. Prior to launching into the track, ACCEPT vocalist Mark Tornillo said fro...
May 20, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE: More Toronto Press Conference Footage Available

The Canadian media was invited to Toronto, Ontario's Casa Loma yesterday (Wednesday, May 19) for a brief, three-song preview of Ozzy Osbourne's new album, "Scream", album and a question-and-answer session with Ozzy and his wife/manager, Sharon. Video footage of the interview that took place during...
May 20, 2010