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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram: New Trailer For 'Dio Returns' Tour

A new trailer for the 2019 leg of the "Dio Returns" world tour can be seen below. The new Ronnie James Dio hologram kicked off its month-long U.S. trek on May 31 in Fort Myers, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISC...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO's Hologram Hits Atlanta During 'Dio Returns' Tour (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the third show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Monday, June 3) at Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consisting...

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IAN GILLAN On DEEP PURPLE's Former Accountant: 'I Take No Joy In The Fact That He's In Jail'

Ian Gillan and Ian Paice have spoken to Mirror about DEEP PURPLE's former accountant who was sentenced to six years and four months in prison for stealing £2.2 million (approximately $2.87 million) from two companies that managed the band's royalties. Dipak Rao, who worked for the band between 1992...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Hits Orlando (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram played the second show of its month-long U.S. tour last night (Saturday, June 1) at The Plaza Live in Orlando, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, consist...

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SIMON WRIGHT On RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Tour: 'It's Us Keeping His Legacy Alive'

DIO DISCIPLES drummer Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO, UFO) recently spoke with Meltdown of the Detroit radio station 101 WRIF. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On Ronnie James Dio: Simon: "He would always go out of his way with people...

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MICHAEL SCHENKER Recreates Crucifixion Of Jesus On Cover Of 'Revelation' Album

MICHAEL SCHENKER FEST's Japanese record company, Ward Records, has unveiled the cover artwork of the band's upcoming second album, "Revelation". Due on September 20, the disc, which will be made available in the rest of the world via Nuclear Blast, features an oil painting-style cover that recreates...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram Kicks Off U.S. Tour In Fort Myers (Video)

The new Ronnie James Dio hologram kicked off a month-long U.S. tour last night (Friday, May 31) at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers, Florida. The Dio hologram production uses audio of Ronnie's live performances from throughout his career, with the DIO DISCIPLES band playing live, c...

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Filming Has Started For Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary: 'I Have So Much Footage,' Says WENDY DIO

Wendy Dio, wife and longtime manager of Ronnie James Dio, spoke to The Metal Voice about her plans to produce a documentary that will cover Dio's career from his early days with ELF to his final project, HEAVEN & HELL. "We just started shooting," she said (hear audio below). "We did interviews last...

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TIM 'RIPPER' OWENS Is 'Sick Of The Hatred' Some People Have For RONNIE JAMES DIO Hologram

Tim "Ripper" Owens has once again defended DIO DISCIPLES' decision to go on the road with a hologram of Ronnie James Dio, saying that the tour will be a chance for fans to celebrate the legendary heavy metal vocalist's life. Dio died in 2010 at the age of 67 from stomach cancer. His hologram was cre...

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GRAHAM BONNET: 'The Day I Give Up Singing Is The Day I Drop Down Dead'

Dennis Gray of "The Australian Rock Show" recently conducted an interview with legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP). You can listen to the entire chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On the RAINBOW song "Lost In Hollywood", wh...

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Watch THE WINERY DOGS Perform In Denver, Colorado

Fan-filmed video footage of THE WINERY DOGS' May 23 concert at Oriental Theater in Denver, Colorado (courtesy of YouTube user "The Attitude"). THE WINERY DOGS — the hard rock power trio featuring guitarist/vocalist Richie Kotzen (POISON, MR. BIG),bassist Billy Sheehan (MR. BIG, DAVID LEE ROTH) and...

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GRAHAM BONNET Talks Upcoming Shows Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of RAINBOW's 'Down To Earth'

Legendary vocalist Graham Bonnet (RAINBOW, ALCATRAZZ, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP) recently spoke with Australia's Heavy magazine. The full conversation can be streamed below. A few excerpts follow (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On his upcoming Australian tour: Graham: "We're actually going to pla...

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RITCHIE BLACKMORE's RAINBOW Releases 'The Storm' Single (Audio)

RAINBOW has released a new digital single, "The Storm", via Minstrel Hall Music. The song, which can be streamed below, is said to be "a rocked-up remake" of an old BLACKMORE'S NIGHT track from the album "Fires At Midnight", which was issued back in 2001. Last month, RAINBOW issued a newly recorded...

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RONNIE JAMES DIO Remembered On Ninth Anniversary Of His Death

Legendary heavy metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, best known for his work with BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW and his own band DIO, died of stomach cancer nine years ago (May 16) at the age of 67. Dio was renowned throughout the world as one of the greatest and most influential vocalists in heavy metal histo...

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TWISTED SISTER's EDDIE OJEDA Is Moving To Nashville: 'It's Just An Easier Way Of Life Down There'

During a recent appearance on the "22 Now" show, TWISTED SISTER guitarist Eddie Ojeda revealed that he is relocating from New York to Nashville. "There's a lot of people that have moved to Nashville — rock musicians," Eddie told "22 Now" host and TWISTED SISTER bandmate Mark Mendoza (see video below...