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GEEZER BUTLER: 'RONNIE Really Was A Special Person, Blessed With A Unique Voice And Presence'
Bassist Geezer Butler (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "It's impossible to express in mere words the relationship Ronnie and I, Wendy and my...May 18, 2010
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HEAVEN & HELL's VINNY APPICE: RONNIE JAMES DIO 'Was My Best Friend, He Was My Brother'
Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) has released the following statement regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "Hey, Ron, I never thought the day would come so suddenly. "Ronnie was everything...May 18, 2010
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Ex-DIO Guitarist ROWAN ROBERTSON Comments On RONNIE JAMES DIO's Passing
Former DIO and current DC4 guitarist Rowan Robertson has posted the following message regarding the passing of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW): "I am privileged to have been a part of Ronnie James Dio's life and music. His closest ones a...May 16, 2010
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Legendary Heavy Metal Vocalist RONNIE JAMES DIO Dies
Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were abl...May 16, 2010
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Ex-TWISTED SISTER Drummer JOE MARKOWSKI Dead At 57
According to Modern Drummer, drummer Joe Markowski (a.k.a. "Fast" Joey Brighton) died on April 14. He was 57 years old. Markowski was well known in the New York area as a drum teacher in the '70s, working out of VANILLA FUDGE drummer Carmine Appice's Oceanside drum studio. Top drummers — including B...May 16, 2010
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MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP: Band Lineup For U.S., European Tours Announced
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP has announced the lineup of musicians that will take part in the European and U.S. legs of the band's 30th-anniversary world tour. The details are as follows: Europe - May/June: * Michael Schenker - Lead Guitar * Gary Barden - Vocals * Chris Slade (ex-AC/DC/THE FIRM) - Drums (...May 11, 2010
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HEAVEN & HELL's VINNY APPICE Interviewed On Rog's 'Talkin' DrumZ'
"The Rog" (a.k.a. Paul Rogne) of Metalkast's "Rog's Talkin' DrumZ" recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO). Vinny about his career; the surgery he underwent in November for a shoulder injury; the health and recovery of f...May 6, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: 'There Will Be Other Tours, More Music, More Life And Much More Magic'
Legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW),who was diagnosed with stomach cancer last November, has released the following statement: "I would like to voice my great disappointment on the cancellation of the HEAVEN & HELL summer tour. Wendy [R...May 4, 2010
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HEAVEN & HELL: All Summer Shows Cancelled
HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has announced the cancellation of all planned appearances this summer in Europe, including its headline set at Bloodstock's (U.K.) 10th anniver...May 4, 2010
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HEAVEN & HELL Drummer Schedules California Clinic, Meet-And-Greet
Drummer Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, DIO) has scheduled the following appearances: May 21, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Drum Clinic Guitar Center 3428 Ming Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93309-5146 May 22, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sabian meet-and-greet Bentley's Drum Shop 1503 East...May 4, 2010
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ANTHRAX Drummer At Hollywood Drum Shop Meet-And-Greet; Video Available
Drummers Charlie Benante (ANTHRAX),John Tempesta (THE CULT, ROB ZOMBIE, EXODUS, TESTAMENT) and Vinny Appice (HEAVEN & HELL, DIO, BLACK SABBATH) took part in a meet-and-greet/signing session at the Hollywood Drum Shop in West Hollywood, California on Sunday, April 11, presented by Sam Ash music...April 15, 2010
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RONNIE JAMES DIO: I'm Positive That There Is A Lot More Of Life Left To Live
Artisan News Service conducted an interview (see video below) with legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW) on the "black carpet" of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place last Thursday, April 8 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. W...April 14, 2010
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BLACK SABBATH's TONY IOMMI Recalls The 'Heaven And Hell' Era
Julian Marszalek of Spinner.com recently conducted an interview with legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL). A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. Spinner.com: How did you come to work with Ronnie James Dio? Iommi: I met him at a party at the Rainbow...April 2, 2010
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TONY IOMMI To Be Interviewed On PLANET ROCK
Legendary heavy metal guitarist Tony Iommi (BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL) will be interviewed this Saturday, April 4 at 6 p.m. U.K. time on Planet Rock radio. Visit www.PlanetRock.com to tune in. Andy Coleman of Birmingham Post recently conducted an interview with Tony Iommi. A few excerpts from...March 31, 2010
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HEAVEN & HELL To Play Three Italian Shows In July
According to the Italian concert promoter Live, HEAVEN & HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Tony Iommi (guitar),Ronnie James Dio (vocals),Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — will play three shows in Italy in early July: July 01 - Ippodromo Capannelle (Rock In Roma fest...March 31, 2010
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