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33 Years Ago: Black Sabbath's First Tour With Ronnie James Dio Begins

Eduardo Rivadavia — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:14:48 +0000

Heavy metal overlords Black Sabbath began the second chapter of their storied career in April 1980, when they hit the road in Europe and U.K. for their first shows with Ozzy Osbourne’s replacement, Ronnie James Dio.

Celebrity Guitar Auction Raises $100K for Dio Cancer Fund

Billy Dukes — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:23:56 +0000

Earlier this month over 80 guitars from rockers like Eddie Van Halen and Slash were auctioned off to raise money for cancer reseach. The Dio Cancer Fund -- a charity that honors the late Ronnie James Dio -- added $100K to an already impressive total to give to the TJ Martell Foundation. Since 2010 wife Wendy Dio has overseen the donation of over $300K.

Ronnie James Dio's Widow, Wendy Dio, Remarries

Chad Childers — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:40:49 +0000

The widow of late Dio, Black Sabbath and Heaven and Hell vocalist Ronnie James Dio has remarried. Wendy Dio, who also served as Dio's manager for many years, wed Omar Gimenez in a private ceremony this past Sunday (Sept. 9) in Montecito, California.

Ronnie James Dio's 'Childhood Home' Up for Sale on eBay

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 20:15:51 +0000

Admirers of the late great Ronnie James Dio, it’s time to load up your PayPal accounts and get bidding! According to an eBay listing, the legendary heavy metal singer’s childhood home is being auctioned off on the electronic bidding website — and the bidding starts at $90,000.

Sabbath Fans – Ronnie On Today's Vinyl Vault

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:45:48 +0000

The best Ronnie James Dio era Black Sabbath album is without a doubt Heaven And Hell from 1980. It was the first time Ozzy Osbourne wasn't involved in a Sabbath project and Dio's presence brought much change to the band and it's sound. This album was a huge hit with both fans and critics, and cont

Drummer Vinny Appice Discusses Past Ronnie James Dio-Vivian Campbell Tensions

Chad Childers — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 15:07:26 +0000

Def Leppard‘s Vivian Campbell recently revealed that he was planning to revisit the music he performed with Dio with the lineup that was around when he was in the band. It’s been documented over the years that Campbell and Ronnie James Dio didn’t see eye-to-eye before the guitarist’s exit, and one of the members of the band is shedding some light on the issues.

Tony Iommi to be Honored at Ronnie James Dio Fund Benefit

Dave Lifton — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:00:34 +0000

Hollywood’s Avalon Theater will be the venue for the 2nd annual Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund Awards Gala. The event will take place on October 31, 2012, and will be hosted by Eddie Trunk. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, who is undergoing his own courageous struggle with lymphoma, will receive the [...]

Dio Fans Will Be In Heaven … or Hell

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 10 May 2011 14:23:25 +0000

In 2007, the late, great and dark Ronnie James Dio with his version of Black Sabbath got together again and did a show at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall. Fans loved it. Now they can see it again, and own it, on high def Blu-ray. It will be available next Tuesday, May 17th [...]

Classic Live Rainbow – With Dio, Due Tomorrow

Jeff Holbrook — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:12:02 +0000

If you're a Ronnie James Dio era Rainbow fan like me, you'll want to make room in your budget for the new 2-disc "Live At Dusseldorf's Phillipshalle" finding the boys at the top of their game in 1976. Said by many insiders to be the best sounding live set ever released by this classic line-up, with clean remastered sound and an 8-page booklet

Dio Fans Can Pay Tribute With New Vinyl

Jeff Holbrook — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:54:52 +0000

DOUBLE-LP VINYL VERSION OF 'DIO AT DONINGTON UK: LIVE 1983 AND 1987' TO BE ISSUED BY NIJI ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ON FEBRUARY 15TH
CD VERSION'S SUCCESS DIO'S STRONGEST CHART DEBUT IN THE "SOUNDSCAN" ERA"

The recently-released double-disc Dio CD, 'Dio at Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987,' is about to get a glorious vinyl makeover. On February 15