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Ronnie James Dio: 1942-2010

Patrick Slevin — Mon, 17 May 2010 21:12:45 +0000

It’s been a sad few weeks for metal. With the passing of Peter Steele, fans mourned one of the genre’s vampiric, self-deprecating and complicated legends—but a legend that you might run into at a show. The legacy of Ronnie James Dio seems so much more untouchable and pure.

The man who threw the horns has died.

It’s not to imply Dio’s long career was free of conflict. He is primarily known by many as the man who took over for Ozzy—something some stubborn originalists still scoff at—but Dio’s character and charisma seemed to erode barriers. I can’t imagine getting…

Ronnie James Dio Diagnosed with Stomach Cancer

Patrick Slevin — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:42:27 +0000

Black Sabbath, Rainbow, Dio, Heaven And Hell and Elf singer Ronnie James Dio has been diagnosed with stomach cancer, according to his wife Wendy on Dio’s official website. She writes:

“Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans.

Thanks to all the friends and fans around the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up.

Long

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North Jersey Notes: Updates

Tim Louie — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:30:33 +0000

My old friends Tasting Grace are currently in the studio working on their new EP, Alter Ego. In fact, singer Jenna Milano at the time of this writing is still recording her vocal tracks. You can get a “taste” of Tasting Grace’s new song “Outcast,” performed live on YouTube, at youtube.com/tastinggrace. To find out more about the new Tasting Grace EP, Alter Ego, log onto myspace.com/tastinggrace.

Speaking of new EPs, the boys from the metal band Endall have been in the studio working their tails off on their upcoming as-yet-untitled EP. The songs on the EP, “Time To Shine,”…