By Ryan Ogle Soon after rumors began swirling around the Internet, ANTHRAX made the official announcement that it was rejoining forces with Joey Belladonna, the lead singer that fronted the group from 1984 to 1992, and was considered part of the band’s classic lineup (alongside guitarists Dan Spitz and Scott Ian, bassist Frank Bello and drummer Charlie Benante), which reunited and toured during
Source Continue reading ANTHRAX Drummer On BELLADONNA’s Return: We Will ‘Do Everything In Our Power To Make This Work’ →

Germany’s SPV/Steamhammer Records has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): “It is with deepest sadness that we mourn the loss of a true legend, an amazing man, and one of the best rock/metal voices ever.
Source Continue reading SPV/STEAMHAMMER RECORDS Mourns Loss Of RONNIE JAMES DIO →

OZZY OSBOURNE, SLASH, ANTHRAX, SEBASTIAN BACH, RONNY MUNROE and BOB MITCHELL have offered the following thoughts on the passing of legendary singer RONNIE JAMES DIO…
Source Continue reading OZZY OSBOURNE, SLASH, ANTHRAX, SEBASTIAN BACH, RONNY MUNROE, BOB MITCHELL Remember RONNIE JAMES DIO →

Vocalist/guitarist Joe Di Taranto of Toronto’s WARMACHINE has posted the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): “I am devasted to learn that Ronnie James Dio has passed.
Source Continue reading WARMACHINE Frontman On RONNIE JAMES DIO: ‘The World Has Lost A True Legend And Pioneer’ →

DANNY VAUGHN, THE QUIREBOYS, HATE GALLERY, STRIKER, DAVE REFFETT have offered the following thoughts on the passing of legendary singer RONNIE JAMES DIO (BLACK SABBATH,…
Source Continue reading DANNY VAUGHN, THE QUIREBOYS, HATE GALLERY, STRIKER, DAVE REFFETT Remember RONNIE JAMES DIO →

Guitarist Gary Holt of San Francisco Bay Area thrashers EXODUS has posted the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): “What more can be said about Ronnie that hasn’t been said by so many others.
Source Continue reading EXODUS Guitarist: RONNIE JAMES DIO’s Impact On Me Won’t Ever Be Forgotten →

Seattle progressive hard rockers QUEENSR?CHE have released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): “Ronnie James Dio was undoubtedly one of heavy metal’s greatest performers and will continue to influence the world of heavy metal forever.
Source Continue reading QUEENSR?CHE: RONNIE JAMES DIO ‘Was Undoubtedly One Of Heavy Metal’s Greatest Performers’ →

MÖTLEY CRÜE bassist Nikki Sixx has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): “Ronnie was one of the kindest souls I have ever met and his talent was beyond inspirational to so many of us.
Source Continue reading MÖTLEY CRÜE Bassist: DIO ‘Was One Of The Kindest Souls I Have Ever Met’ →

Acclaimed rock drummer Brian Tichy (PRIDE AND GLORY, OZZY OSBOURNE, FOREIGNER, BILLY IDOL) has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): “It is a sad day…
Source Continue reading BRIAN TICHY: DIO’s ‘Amazing Talent, Charisma And Power Combined Were Nothing Short Of Magic!’ →

DANKO JONES frontman and namesake has released the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): “I just heard that Ronnie James Dio died today.
Source Continue reading DANKO JONES: RONNIE JAMES DIO ‘Was The Greatest Rock Singer Of All Time’ →

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.
Source Continue reading EDEN’S CURSE Frontman: DIO Had Heart, Soul And An Aggressive Energy That No Singer Could Touch →

In honor and in mourning of the loss of the great legend RONNIE JAMES DIO (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL, RAINBOW, ELF), the CMS Radio…
Source Continue reading The CMS Radio Network To Air RONNIE JAMES DIO Two-Day Tribute →

Mexican black metallers MOONLIGHT have announced their first mini-tour Diabolos Over Mexico in support of their brand new album Rex Diabolos. Dates include: August 7 -…
Source Continue reading MOONLIGHT Announce Diabolos Over Mexico Mini Tour →