[Press Release] This is the first ever DioTribute night in the UAE, members from different bands will get on stage and get you in the mood for old-school metal. The musicians will cover classic DIO/Black Sabbath/Rainbow and Heaven & Hell songs.
Get down to Metal Asylum at Aussie Legends, Rydges Plaza on the Satwa roundabout this Friday 11th June. No under 21, cost is Dh50 at the door. \m/
For more information on the event's line up and set list visit:
Pictures of Ronnie James Dio's memorial service which took place at the Hall Of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles, featured performances by QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate, former DEEP PURPLE bassist Glenn Hughes, ANTHRAX vocalist Joey Belladonna among others.
About the planned protest at the memorial by the fringe Christian congregation of Kansas' Westboro Baptist Church, according to one eyewitness, they were "cordoned off outside of Forest Lawn grounds proper and were small in number with an at least equal number of counter-protesters."
According to the Associated Press, hundreds were gathered in the scorching heat outside the auditorium to watch the memorial on monitors.While over a 1,200 fans were able to attend the memorial.
There are currently two tribute concerts being worked on, called - Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up And Shout" Memorial Concerts - which will take place in London and Los Angeles this fall. List of performers for those shows are not yet confirmed.
To view photos from the memorial visit these photographers' below:
"The rock world was in a state of shock last night (Sunday), when it was announced that Ronnie James Dio, one of the finest vocalists ever to walk the earth sadly passed away.
The legendary singer, who fronted bands including Black Sabbath and Dio, had been battling with stomach cancer since the end of 2009.
As our tribute to the great man, we’ve revealed that the 2nd Stage at this year’s Download will official be called the Ronnie James Dio Stage.
Speaking on his Twitter, festival organizer Andy Copping said “The second stage at Download this year is to be renamed the Ronnie James Dio stage as a tribute to the great man with the incredible voice”.
Our thoughts are with Ronnie’s wife Wendy and the rest of the Dio family at this tragic time. He will be greatly missed.
Rest in peace Ronnie – keep on rocking in that big gig in the sky."
Today (May 16, 2010) Heavy Metal lost one of it's most beloved front men, Ronnie James Dio.
Dio, has been battling stomach cancer for the past year, and yesterday went through a rough patch. Rumors started exploding, nothing was announced, until just a little while ago, it was confirmed that the pioneer of the horns has indeed passed away at the age of 67.
"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away.
"Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all.
"We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us.
"Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss.
"Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."
This is just a heart breaking moment in heavy metal history, I urge you all to please leave your condolences to Ronnie's family on his officialfacebookwhere they will be reading them.
R.I.P. Brother, true legend, husband, and father... thank you for everything, thank you for being true to heavy metal, thank you for being true to yourself, and thank you for the horns! no one could ever forget you!
This is the first ever Dio Tribute night in the UAE, members from different bands will get on stage and get you in the mood for old-school metal. The musicians will cover classic DIO/Black Sabbath/Rainbow and Heaven & Hell songs.
This is the first ever Dio Tribute night in the UAE, members from different bands will get on stage and get you in the mood for old-school metal. The musicians will cover classic DIO/Black Sabbath/Rainbow and Heaven & Hell songs.
