Ronnie James Dio's Wife Reflects On The Legacy Of Her Husband

Three years ago the Heavy Music community lost one of the most charismatic, charming, and down to earth rockers in history. Ronnie James Dio will never be forgotten and will keep influencing musicians forever. Tribute available HERE!

Ronnie's wife Wendy, reflected earlier today on her husbands death anniversary:

"Dear Friends,

Today is a difficult day for all of us. It has been three years since Ronnie's passing. Sometimes it feels like only yesterday and sometimes it feels like an eternity ago. Please take a moment of silence sometime in the day to remember him on this Anniversary of his death. I know you all loved him, and I thank you for keeping his music and his memory alive.

I take comfort in this old prayer I would like to share with you.

I cannot speak, but I can listen,
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard,
I am in the song you hear,
I am in the breeze you feel...
I am in the stars you see
I am still with you.

Peace be with all of us,"

- Wendy Dio

Related links:
Black Sabbath
Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund

3 Years Since The Heavy Music World Lost RONNIE JAMES DIO!

Three years ago the Heavy Music community lost one of the most charismatic, charming, and down to earth rockers in history. Ronnie James Dio is the emblem of Horns Up Rocks, not just because he popularized the "devil horns" (the Horns Up Rocks logo), but also because he was one of the most humble musicians ever. Not one person that had the privilege to meet Dio has one bad thing to say about him and always comment on what a great role model he was. Any musician out there reading this, should take note of Ronnie James Dio, a legend that will never be forgotten and will keep influencing musicians forever.

Here are some facts about the late great Ronnie James Dio:

- RJD was an Italian-American Heavy Metal vocalist and songwriter.

- He performed with: Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his band Dio.

- Considered the most powerful singer in Heavy Metal history.

- Ranked as one of the greatest Rock vocalists of all time.

- Credited with popularizing the "devil horns" hand gesture in Metal culture.

- Prior to his death he was collaborating with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, on a new Heaven & Hell album, which would have been the following to "The Devil You Know", released on April 28, 2009.

- Dio died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010.

- One of the last songs he recorded was titled "Metal Will Never Die".

The last interview that Ronnie James Dio ever did:



The last public appearance of Ronnie James Dio:



Horns Up Rocks interview with Wendy Dio (wife of RJD) & Geezer Butler (band-mate of RJD):



Horns Up Rocks interview with Dean Schachtel (RJD's right hand man)



Related links:
Black Sabbath
Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund

DIO's "Finding The Sacred Heart - Live In Philly 1986" To Be Released Soon!

Ronnie James Dio made sure to always leave a lasting impression anytime he stepped on stage. To say that the Heavy Music world misses DIO is an understatement, but thankfully Niji Entertainment and Eagle Rock Entertainment are making sure that his legacy is always represented on a global scale.

This is why on May 28, 2013 they will be unleashing "Finding The Sacred Heart - Live In Philly 1986". This historic concert was recorded at The Spectrum in Philadelphia on June 17, 1986 during the second leg of the “Sacred Heart” tour, which featured NEW guitarist Craig Goldy. The show was issued in an edited form first on VHS and then DVD. Now for the first time, the full concert is being released as a double LP in the original running order and with remastered sound. It’s an extraordinary live show with a giant animatronic dragon towering over the stage and spectacular laers and pyrotechnics.

The DVD and Blu-ray versions offer fully restored film footage of the complete concert available for the first time. The audio on the 2CD and double LP is fully remastered.

The show features the Dio classics “Holy Diver,” “Don’t Talk To Strangers,” “Rock ‘n’ Roll Children,” “Sacred Heart,” “Stand Up And Shout,” “Rainbow In The Dark,” and “We Rock” plus other classic tracks from Ronnie James Dio’s career including “Heaven And Hell,” “Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and “Man On The Silver Mountain”.

Bonus Features [on DVD and Blu-ray] include a "Sacred Heart Tour" featurette, an interview from ’86 and a separate interview with Ronnie & Craig, as well as the “Rock ‘n’ Roll Children” music video and a Behind The Scenes feature.

Ronnie James Dio and the band deliver a blistering live performance featuring tracks from their first three albums alongside Black Sabbath and Rainbow classics. For those who never got to experience the powerful vocals and mammoth stage prowess of Ronnie James Dio before his passing in 2010, this is the perfect opportunity to view this legendary icon in all his glory.

TRACK LISTING:

 

DVD/Blu-ray/CD:

1) Draco Ignis 

2) King Of Rock And Roll   

3) Like The Beat Of A Heart  

4) Don’t Talk To Strangers  

5) Hungry For Heaven  

6) Medley: The Last In Line / Children Of The Sea / Holy Diver / The Last In Line (reprise)  

7) Drum Solo  

8) Heaven And Hell  

9) Keyboard Solo  

10) Guitar Solo   

11) Sacred Heart  

12) Medley: Rock ‘n’ Roll Children / Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll / Man On The Silver Mountain / Rock ‘n’ Roll Children (reprise)  

13) Time To Burn  

14) Stand Up And Shout  

15) Rainbow In The Dark  

16) We Rock

 

Vinyl:

Side A: 1) Draco Ignis   2) King Of Rock And Roll   3) Like The Beat Of A Heart   4) Don’t Talk To Strangers   5) Hungry For Heaven   6) Medley: The Last In Line / Children Of The Sea / Holy Diver / The Last In Line (reprise)  

 

Side B: 1) Drum Solo   2) Heaven And Hell   3) Keyboard Solo   4) Guitar Solo  

 

Side C: 1) Sacred Heart   2) Medley: Rock ‘n’ Roll Children / Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll / Man On The Silver Mountain / Rock ‘n’ Roll Children (reprise)  

 

Side D: 1) Time To Burn   2) Stand Up And Shout   3) Rainbow In The Dark   4) We Rock

 

The line-up for the show was:

- Ronnie James Dio (vocals)
- Vinny Appice (drums)
- Jimmy Bain (bass)
- Craig Goldy (guitar)
- Claude Schnell (keyboards)

Related links:
Official site of Ronnie James Dio
DIO on MySpace
Official Ronnie James Dio Facebook page

The Ronnie James Dio Pint Glass Has Arrived & Every Serious Metalhead Should Get One!

Awesome news! Rock N Roll By the Pint, a creation by legendary Rock photographer Gene Kirkland, has just unleashed the "Ronnie James Dio Ping Glass". Kirkland's carrer spans over three decades and includes a who's who from A to Z. Being a fan of music and photography himself, this is his own unique way of blending the two arts to create a pint glass that can be displayed proudly either in your hand or on your shelf.

Get yours HERE now!

As previously reported, on Tuesday, October 9th, a second volume of Dio's best tracks will be unleashed via Niji Entertainment - 'The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2' - a follow-up to the gold-certified 'The Very Beast of Dio.'

The 17-track CD picks up exactly where the first volume left off - from 1996 onward. And in addition to featuring such latter-day Dio classics as "Killing the Dragon," "Push," and "Fever Dreams," the compilation will also include several rarities that fans have long requested on a single disc - "Electra" (which previously was only a part of the ultra-rare 'Tournado' box set), "Prisoner of Paradise," and "Metal Will Never Die."

Related links:
Official site of Ronnie James Dio
DIO on MySpace
Official Ronnie James Dio Facebook page

RONNIE JAMES DIO: Details Revealed For Volume 2 Of 'The Very Beast of Dio'!

In addition to fronting such legendary Hard Rock/Heavy Metal bands as Rainbow, Black Sabbath/Heaven and Hell, and Elf, singer Ronnie James Dio also was the leader of his own solo band, Dio, who were responsible for some of the all-time great rock anthems: "Holy Diver," "Rainbow in the Dark," and "The Last in Line," among many others. On Tuesday, October 9th, a second volume of Dio's best tracks will be unleashed via Niji Entertainment - 'The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2' - a follow-up to the gold-certified 'The Very Beast of Dio.'

The 17-track CD picks up exactly where the first volume left off - from 1996 onward. And in addition to featuring such latter-day Dio classics as "Killing the Dragon," "Push," and "Fever Dreams," the compilation will also include several rarities that fans have long requested on a single disc - "Electra" (which previously was only a part of the ultra-rare 'Tournado' box set), "Prisoner of Paradise," and "Metal Will Never Die."

As the Dio Facebook Page Administrator, raves, "I absolutely know that every single Dio Fan is going to want 'The Very Beast Of Dio Vol. 2'! I'm a HUGE Dio fan, just like all of you, and I can't tell you how excited I am about this CD. I had the pleasure of listening to the CD that was produced, mixed, and remastered by Ronnie's longtime engineer, Wyn Davis, and it sounds BLOODY INSANE!!!"

Also included as part of the release will be liner notes penned by long-time supporter and friend of Ronnie's, Eddie Trunk from 'That Metal Show,' as well as an awesome front cover painting by artist Marc Sasso (who previously created the covers for Dio's 'Killing the Dragon' and 'Master of the Moon' albums).

'The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2' will also be receiving a significant promotional push, as it will be promoted on Trunk's radio program, and will be given away via the infamous "Box of Junk" on an episode of 'That Metal Show.' And of course, the very popular official Ronnie James Dio Facebook page will get behind the release - which has over 735,000 fans (and receives between 800,000 to 1,000,000 hits per month).

As the Dio Facebook Page Administrator notes, "Just to let you know, the first 'Beast Of Dio' was only released in the USA and Canada, and has sold over 800,000 CD's to date! This CD will be in EVERY COUNTRY and our Dio Store too!"

The stellar music of Ronnie James Dio continues to live on. And the forthcoming 'The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2' will be the perfect addition to every headbanger's collection.

TRACK LISTING FOR 'THE VERY BEAST OF DIO VOL. 2':

1) Killing the Dragon
2) Push
3) The Eyes
4) Along Comes A Spider
5) Better in the Dark
6) Fever Dreams
7) Black
8) Feed My Head
9) Shivers
10) Hunter of the Heart (Live)
11) One More for the Road
12) Lord of the Last Day
13) Electra (Bonus Track)
14) As Long As It's Not About Love
15) This is Your Life
16) Metal Will Never Die (Bonus Track)
17) Prisoner of Paradise (Bonus Track)

Join the revolution, contribute to our Indiegogo campaign! Click HERE: www.indiegogo.com/hornsup
 

Related links:
Official site of Ronnie James Dio
DIO on MySpace
Official Ronnie James Dio Facebook page

2 Years Since The Heavy Music World Lost RONNIE JAMES DIO!

Two years ago the Heavy Music community lost one of the most charismatic, charming, and down to earth rockers in history. Ronnie James Dio is the emblem of Horns Up Rocks, not just because he popularized the "devil horns" (the Horns Up Rocks logo), but also because he was one of the most humble musicians ever. Not one person that had the privilege to meet Dio has one bad thing to say about him and always comment on what a great role model he was. Any musician out there reading this, should take note of Ronnie James Dio, a legend that will never be forgotten and will keep influencing musicians forever.

Here are some facts about the great Ronnie James Dio:

- RJD was an Italian-American Heavy Metal vocalist and songwriter.

- He performed with: Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his band Dio.

- Considered the most powerful singer in Heavy Metal history.

- Ranked as one of the greatest Rock vocalists of all time.

- Credited with popularizing the "devil horns" hand gesture in Metal culture.

- Prior to his death he was collaborating with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, on a new Heaven & Hell album, which would have been the following to "The Devil You Know", released on April 28, 2009.

- Dio died of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010.

- One of the last songs he recorded was titled "Metal Will Never Die".

The last interview that Ronnie James Dio ever did:



The last public appearance of Ronnie James Dio:



Horns Up Rocks interview with Wendy Dio (wife of RJD) & Geezer Butler (band-mate of RJD):



Horns Up Rocks interview with Dean Schachtel (RJD's right hand man)



Related links:
Black Sabbath
Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund