LAST IN LINE — the band featuring frontman Andrew Freeman, bassist Phil Soussan (ex-OZZY OSBOURNE),and original DIO members Vivian Campbell (DEF LEPPARD) and Vinny Appice (ex-BLACK SABBATH) — will release their third studio album, "Jericho", on March 31 via earMUSIC.
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There Is Now A RONNIE JAMES DIO FUNKO Pop! Figure
The popular vinyl collectible company Funko — best known for its big-headed Pop! figures — has unveiled another one of its latest artist collaborations: legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio.
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Watch The Trailer For The Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary ‘Dio: Dreamers Never Die’
You can now watch the official trailer for the Ronnie James Dio documentary, "Dio: Dreamers Never Die", below.
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DIO’s ‘Donington ’83’ And ‘Donington ’87’ Getting Re-Released In September
On September 23, Niji Entertainment and BMG will re-release two legendary live performances from DIO at the Castle Donington festival in the United Kingdom.
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The Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Documentary Will Be Released At The End Of The Summer
The wife of the late Ronnie James Dio, Wendy Dio, recently spoke to Des Moines, Iowa radio station Lazer 103.3 about the status of “Dio: Dreamers Never Die“, the career-spanning documentary on the life and times of the legendary metal singer. The film made it’s premiere this past March at the SXSW Film Festival in...
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RONNIE JAMES DIO Originally Wrote ‘Holy Diver’ For BLACK SABBATH Says WENDY DIO
According to Ronnie James Dio‘s widow Wendy Dio, the legendary singer originally wrote the classic track “Holy Diver” for BLACK SABBATH. With July 10 marking what would have been Ronnie James Dio‘s 80th birthday, the late singer’s wife made an appearance on Full Metal Jackie‘s radio show to discuss all things Ronnie. Reflecting on the...
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‘STRANGER THINGS’ Character EDDIE MUNSON’s DIO Back Patch Was Donated By The Late Singer’s Estate
It seems that everyone and their brother are watching the newly released fourth season of the hit Netflix show “Stranger Things“. And due to the character of Eddie Munson, portrayed by actor Joe Quinn, the show has a pretty significant heavy metal presence, in part due to the character’s love of the genre and his...
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Unleashing The Power And Legacy Of RONNIE JAMES DIO: A Journey Through the Life and Career of the Heavy Metal Legend
The name Ronnie James Dio is synonymous with hard rock and metal. As the singer for RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH and DIO, as well as HEAVEN AND HELL, Dio helped define the genre with his powerful voice and unique style.
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TIM ‘RIPPER’ OWENS And SIMON WRIGHT To Pay Tribute To JUDAS PRIEST And DIO With METAL GODS Tour
The ‘METAL GODS‘ tour – described as the ultimate tribute to JUDAS PRIEST and DIO – featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, KK’S PRIEST) and Simon Wright (AC/DC, DIO),will be hitting the road Australia this fall. The METAL GODS band will also feature the talents of James Morley, former bassist with THE ANGELS, and Joel...
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DIO’s ‘Holy Diver’ Album Has Been Certified Double Platinum In U.S.
The iconic debut album from DIO, “Holy Diver”, has been certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for sales in excess of two million units. “Holy Diver” first arrived on May 25, 1983, and has gone on to reach royalty status among the hard rock and heavy metal genres. The album was...