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Y&T Frontman: DIO's 'Kindness To His Fans And Commitment To His Art Was Exceptional'
Y&T guitarist/vocalist Dave Meniketti has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "At this current moment in time this is very difficult for me as I'm extremely saddened by the news...May 18, 2010
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URIAH HEEP Guitarist: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was A True Gentleman Of The Highest Order'
Guitarist Mick Box of legendary progressive rock veterans URIAH HEEP has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "This is a very sad day today, as we have lost one of the true great rock...May 18, 2010
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VAN HALEN Covering RAINBOW Classic In 1976; Previously Unheard Recording Released
The Van Halen News Desk web site has been updated with following message: "As a tribute to the late, great, Ronnie James Dio (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF),the Van Halen News Desk has dusted off an old recording from our archives. It's VAN HALEN covering the early RAINBOW cla...May 18, 2010
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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...May 18, 2010
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EDGUY/AVANTASIA Frontman: DIO 'Was The Epitome Of The Perfect Heavy Metal Vocalist'
EDGUY/AVANTASIA frontman Tobias Sammet has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[On Sunday] I [was] informed about the sad news of Ronnie James Dio's passing. It is impossible to fin...May 18, 2010
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ICED EARTH Mainman: DIO 'Was The Most Genuine Person I've Ever Met In The Music Industry'
ICED EARTH mainman/guitarist Jon Schaffer has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I just wanted to write a note about Ronnie James Dio and how much I will miss him. "Ronnie was the...May 18, 2010
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MIKE PORTNOY 'Sings' SABBATH, DIO Classics At TRANSATLANTIC's Milan Concert; Video Available
According to the news blog Musica Metal, TRANSATLANTIC — the progressive rock supergroup featuring DREAM THEATER's Mike Portnoy, MARILLION's Pete Trewavas, THE FLOWER KINGS' Roine Stolt and Neal Morse (ex-SPOCK'S BEARD) — paid homage to the late Ronnie James Dio by performing a "jam" version of "Hea...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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JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE Members Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO
Members of JUDAS PRIEST, RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE, QUEENSRŸCHE, Y&T, TWISTED SISTER and WHITESNAKE are among the musicians who paid tribute to legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) during yesterday's (Monday, May 17) special edition of "Ed...May 18, 2010
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SAXON Frontman: DIO's 'Voice Was Always Powerful And Soaring'
SAXON frontman Biff Byford has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Today I heard my friend Ronnie Dio has lost his battle. "It is a great loss to us all. "I first met Ronnie in the...May 18, 2010
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DOUG ALDRICH: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Brought So Much Happiness Through His Music'
Guitarist Doug Aldrich (DIO, WHITESNAKE) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I'm going to miss him so much. "We lost a giant [on Sunday]... "Just broken today. "I was blessed to...May 18, 2010
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OZZY OSBOURNE Planning 'Black Christmas' Album, TV Special
According to an article in the new issue of Rolling Stone magazine (Issue 1104 - May 13, 2010),Ozzy Osbourne will release a Christmas album, "Black Christmas", late next year, accompanied by a TV special. Ozzy's wife and manager insisted with a laugh that she'd discussed the idea with him, but "he'...May 18, 2010
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ANNIHILATOR's JEFF WATERS: DIO Was A 'Uniquely Talented', 'Super-Nice Person'
Guitarist Jeff Waters of Canadian thrash metal veterans ANNIHILATOR has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "[Ronnie] was a super-nice person, uniquely talented and has left us all w...May 18, 2010
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MOTÖRHEAD's LEMMY Is 'Devastated' By RONNIE JAMES DIO's Passing
Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister of MOTÖRHEAD has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I'm truly upset, especially since he seemed to be rallying at the [Revolver] Golden Gods show [on April 8,...May 18, 2010
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SLIPKNOT's COREY TAYLOR: DIO Was One Of The Strongest And Most Consistent Singers Of All Time
Corey Taylor of SLIPKNOT and STONE SOUR released a statement to Billboard.com regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW). He called Dio "one of the strongest, purist and consistent singers of all time. Ronnie sang like he l...May 17, 2010
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