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Last Song Dio Recorded Included On The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2 Reissue
Out of print for nearly 10 years, The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2 will be available on January 31st on Limited Edition Dragon's Fire 2LP and 1CD


2024 Bowl For Ronnie (James Dio) Event Announced
The Annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund


Dio's The Complete Donington Collection Coming
On July 19th, Niji Entertainment & BMG will release The Complete Donington Collection


Anthrax's Joey Belladonna Launching Dio Tribute Band
Anthrax frontman Joey Belladonna took to social media to share the big news with fans that he has formed a new band


Quiet Riot Headlining 2024 Rock For Ronnie's Year Of The Dragon Concert
ROCK FOR RONNIE 'Year of the Dragon' Concert Celebration, set for Sunday, May 19, 2024, 11AM to 6PM


Dion Releases New Album 'Girl Friends'
This new album finds Dion in the company of twelve accomplished female musical collaborators


Judas Priest Tribute Ronnie James Dio and Lemmy On New Album
Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford says that the band pays tribute to late legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio and Motorhead singer Lemmy


2024 Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park Announced
The Lou Bredlow Pavilion at Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills, CA is the new site of this year's Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park


Dion Teams With Danielle Nicole For 'I Aim To Please'
Anticipation continues to build for the March 8 release of Girl Friends, the new album from rock and blues legend Dion


Ronnie James Dio Didn't Have To Die - This Day In Rock 2011
On this Day in Rock in 2011 a top story was about a Ronnie James Dio bandmate revealing that the famed vocalist might not have died


Ozzy, Axl, Halford, Dio Among RS's Greatest Singers Of All Time - 2023 In Review
Ozzy, Axl, Halford, Dio Among RS's Greatest Singers Of All Time was a top 23 story of Jan 2023


Dion Recruits Susan Tedeschi For 'Soul Force' And Announces New Album
Today's release 'Soul Force' featuring powerhouse Susan Tedeschi, underscores his renewed and ongoing creative drive


Dion Comments On Veterans Day And Its Relationship To 'An American Hero'
Veterans Day is November 11 and comes in the wake of the recent release of 'An American Hero,' Dion's latest single that features Carlene Carter


Bowl For Ronnie eBay Auction Launched For Eddie Trunk's Celebrity Bowling Team
Bidding has begun on eBay for a chance to bowl on the celebrity bowling team captained by broadcast personality Eddie Trunk


Dion and Carlene Carter Team Up For 'An American Hero'
'An American Hero,' a new song from Dion DiMucci, who recorded it with country music legend Carlene Carter, has been released


2023 Bowl For Ronnie (James Dio) Celebrity Bowling Party Announced
Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, is set for Thursday, November 16


Ruffyunz Recruit Guns N' Roses, Dio, Vanilla Fudge Stars For New Album
Guest artists featured on the band's new album 'RUFFYUNZ III' legendary Carmine Appice who dominates the drums


Dio Limited Edition Box Sets Coming
Limited Edition Deluxe CD & LP box sets of Ronnie James Dio's final 4 studio albums on September 22nd


Dio: Dreamers Never Die Preorder Launched
'DIO: Dreamers Never Die,' the first-ever, career-spanning documentary


Inaugural Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park A Big Success
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund returned to live events in a big way


Teenage Wrist Share Haunting New Single 'Diorama'
LA rock duo Teenage Wrist share their new single 'Diorama' today. Following the bright nostalgia of their latest music video, 'Sunshine,'


Rock For Ronnie (James Dio) Concert in the Park Taking Place This Weekend
An All-Star Jam will close out the Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park on Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023 at Los Encinos Historic Park in Encino


All-Star Jam Announced For Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park
An All-Star Jam will close out the ROCK FOR RONNIE Concert in the Park on Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023 at Los Encinos Historic Park in Encino


Paul Gilbert Shares 'Man On A Silver Mountain' From The Dio Album
Mr. Big guitarist Paul Gilbert has shared his cover of the Rainbow classic 'Man On A Silver Mountain'


Rock For Ronnie (James Dio) Concert in the Park Announced
The Rock For Ronnie Concert in the Park will take place on Sunday afternoon, May 7, 2023


Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick Teaming Up For New Duet
Musical legends Dolly Parton and Dionne Warwick are having their first ever collaboration


Paul Gilbert Shares 'Holy Diver' From Ronnie James Dio Tribute Album
Paul Gilbert has shared his rendition of the Dio classic 'Holy Diver', as a preview to his forthcoming Ronnie James Dio tribute album


Ozzy, Axl, Halford, Dio Among RS's Greatest Singers Of All Time
Several legendary hard rock and metal vocalists are among those included on Rolling Stone Magazine's The Greatest Singers Of All Time


Former Dio Guitarist Craig Goldy Battling Mystery illness
Former Dio lead guitarist Craig Goldy took to social media on Christmas to share a holiday message


Ronnie James Dio Wrote 'Holy Diver' For Black Sabbath (2022 In Review)
Sunday, July 10th marked what would have been metal legend Ronnie James Dio's 80th birthday


Dio's Holy Diver Remixed and Expanded For Ronnie's 80th Birthday (2022 In Review)
Dio's Holy Diver Remixed and Expanded For Ronnie's 80th Birthday was a top 22 story from May 2022


Black Sabbath Dio Era Classics Box Sets Get Euro Release
Black Sabbath will release reissues of 1980's 'Heaven And Hell' and 1981's 'Mob Rules' albums next month


Bowl For Ronnie James Dio Event Announced
The 2022 installment of the Bowl For Ronnie Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund


Ronnie James Dio Documentary Trailer Now Streaming
Producers of the official Ronnie James Dio documentary, 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die', are streaming a video trailer


Ronnie James Dio Dreamers Never Die Coming To Movie Theaters
The first-ever, career-spanning documentary on the life and times of legendary metal icon Ronnie James Dio comes to cinemas


Dio Live Albums From Classic Donington Appearances Set For Release
On September 23rd, Niji Entertainment & BMG will release two legendary live performances from Dio at the Donington Festival


Ronnie James Dio Wrote 'Holy Diver' For Black Sabbath
Sunday, July 10th marked what would have been metal legend Ronnie James Dio's 80th birthday


Dio At The Rainbow In The Dark Celebration Birthday Celebration Announced
Ronnie James Dio would have turned 80 years old on July 10. To celebrate this historic day, the legendary Rainbow Bar & Grill


Dio's Holy Diver Remixed and Expanded For Ronnie's 80th Birthday
Rhino have announced that they will be celebrating Ronnie James Dio's 80th Birthday with special super deluxe reissue of Dio's 1983 debut


Michael Schenker Group Tribute Dio With A King Is Gone
Michael Schenker Group pay tribute to late metal legend Ronnie James Dio with their new track 'A King Has Gone,'


Official Ronnie James Dio Documentary Premiere Announced
The official Ronnie James Dio documentary, 'Dio: Dreamers Never Die', will see its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival


Ronnie James Dio Documentary Coming This Year
The official Ronnie James Dio documentary will be released later this year


Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Upset Over Dio Era Song Leak 2021 In Review
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi was the subject of a top 21 story from March 2021 after he shared his displeasure


Black Sabbath Star Shared Background On Unreleased Dio Era Song 2021 In Review
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler had a top 21 story from March 2021 when he shared some details about the unreleased Ronnie James Dio


Rob Halford Was Considered For Heaven & Hell After Dio's Death 2021 In Review
Black Sabbath supergroup Heaven & Hell considered reforming after Ronnie James Dio's death with Rob Halford


Clapton, Springsteen Lead All-Star Guests On Dion's New Album
Music icon Dion recruited a number of his fellow legendary rock stars to appear on his brand new studio new album, 'Stomping Ground'


Ronnie James Dio's Rainbow In The Dark: The Autobiography Release Set
A July 27th release date for 'Rainbow In The Dark: The Autobiography'


Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi Upset Over Dio Era Song Leak
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has shared his displeasure over the recent leak of a previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio era song


Black Sabbath Star Gives Background On Unreleased Dio Era Song
Former Black Sabbath drummer Geezer Butler shared some details about the recently surfaced unreleased Ronnie James Dio era song 'Slapback'


Unreleased Original Dio Era Black Sabbath Song Shared Online
A previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio fronted Black Sabbath song from 1979 called 'Slapback' has been shared online


Unreleased Original Dio Era Black Sabbath Song Shared Online
A previously unreleased Ronnie James Dio fronted Black Sabbath song from 1979 called 'Slapback' has been shared online


Ronnie James Dio's Autobiography Set For Release

Dio Rocks 'Man On The Silver Mountain' In New Video
A classic Dio live performance of the signature Rainbow hit 'Man On The Silver Mountain' has been released


Black Sabbath Stream Unreleased Performance Of Dio Era Classic
Black Sabbath are streaming an unreleased 1980 live version of 'Neon Knights'


Rob Halford Was Considered For Heaven & Hell After Dio's Death
Black Sabbath supergroup Heaven & Hell considered reforming after Ronnie James Dio's death with Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford


Ronnie James Dio's Autobiography Expected On His Birthday This Year
Ronnie James Dio's widow and manager Wendy Dio revealed that work has been completed on the metal legend's autobiography


Black Sabbath To Reveal Previously Unreleased Dio Era Recordings
Black Sabbath have expanded the two classic original Ronnie James Dio era albums 'Heaven And Hell' and 'Mob Rules'


Ozzy And Ronnie James Dio Were Always Friends 2020 In Review
Ronnie James Dio's widow and manager Wendy says that despite what fans may have read in the


Ronnie James Dio Feature Length Documentary Coming 2020 In Review
Ronnie James Dio Feature Length Documentary Coming was a top 20 story of Feb. 2020


Dion and Amy Grant Say 'Hello Christmas'
Rock legend Dion has released the first of two new Christmas tracks. The new song 'Hello Christmas' features guest vocals from Amy Grant


Evanescence and Of Mice and Men Stars Lead All Star Dio Cover
An all-star band, under the banner of LeRoi XIII (Thirteen), have come together for a brand new cover of the Dio classic 'Stand Up and Shout',


Ozzy And Ronnie James Dio Were Always Friends
Ronnie James Dio's widow and manager Wendy says that despite what fans may have read in the media


Ronnie James Dio Remembered By Stars On His 78th Birthday
A new video has been released featuring a number of music stars paying tribute to legendary late metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio


Dion Releases Video For Brian Setzer Collaboration
Dion has released the music video for his new track 'Uptown Number 7'


Judas Priest's Rob Halford Leads Tributes To Ronnie James Dio
Saturday, May 16th, marked the 10th anniversary of the death of legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio


Ronnie James Dio Feature Length Documentary Coming
A feature-length career spanning documentary about the life and career of legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio


Gala To Mark 10th Anniversary Of Ronnie James Dio's Death Announced
The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund have announced that they will commemorate 10th anniversary




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