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Sharon Osbourne reveals that Ozzy Osbourne tried to stab Ronnie James Dio with a fork.

A new documentary about Ozzy Osbourne has revealed that the musician tried to stab Ronnie James Dio during their first meeting. The documentary is currently airing…

Vitor Melo, October 8, 2025
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Vinny Appice says Ozzy Osbourne loved Ronnie James Dio.

Vinny Appice says Ozzy always spoke highly of Ronnie James Dio. The drummer denied any rivalry that existed between them…

Vitor Melo July 30, 2025
Ronnie James Dio in 1972
News by Jéssica Marinho, May 16, 2025

15 years without Ronnie James Dio: From simple trumpet player to the voice of Heavy Metal

Ronnie James Dio died 15 years ago, on May 16, 2010, less than six months after announcing he was battling stomach cancer. Continue Reading →

Ronnie James Dio
News

Ronnie James Dio discovered he had cancer too late, says Wendy.

In a new interview, Wendy, wife of Ronnie James Dio, recounts how she discovered the cancer that led to…

Erica Y Roumieh November 16, 2024
Ronnie James Dio
News

The Dio Foundation's "Rock for Ronnie" benefit event will take place in May of this year.

The charity honoring Ronnie James Dio is hosting another fundraising event for research…

Lari Carinhanha March 13, 2024
Black Sabbath with Ronnie James Dio
Tommy Engel News , March 5, 2024

Dio's swan song in Black Sabbath's 'The Devil You Know'

Released in 2009, 'The Devil You Know' brings the pure cream of Black Sabbath during the Dio era with the riffs that have always shaped Iommi's identity. Continue Reading →

Ronnie James Dio and Wendy Dio
News

Ronnie James Dio: widow no longer plans to use holograms of the singer.

Wendy Dio, widow of Ronnie James Dio, commented on the future of using holograms of her husband in concerts…

Bia Cardoso, November 10, 2023
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Vinny Appice in Brazil in 2023: tickets on sale; see dates and prices.

Vinny Appice, legendary drummer of Black Sabbath and DIO, will play six shows in the country in October 2023; see dates…

Larissa Catharine Oliveira, September 7, 2023
Dee Snider
News by Erica Y Roumieh, January 5, 2023

Dee Snider says Robert Plant and Dio "aren't great frontmen"

Dee Snider of Twisted Sister said on Twitter that he believes Robert Plant and Ronnie James Dio "aren't great frontmen." Continue Reading →

John Lennon and Ozzy Osbourne
Lists

31 of the best rock and metal vocalists of all time, according to Rolling Stone.

Rolling Stone magazine has selected the 200 best singers of all time; see the rock and metal names mentioned in…

Larissa Catharine Oliveira, January 3, 2023
Ronnie James Dio Promotion
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[CLOSED] Dio Giveaway: Win a 'Finding the Sacred Heart' DVD and poster

We will choose one person to win a 'Finding The Sacred Heart' DVD and a Dio poster. Find out how to participate…

Larissa Catharine Oliveira, July 13, 2022
Ronnie James Dio in 1972
News by Erica Y Roumieh, March 24, 2022

Listen to Ronnie James Dio sing “War Pigs” seven years before joining Black Sabbath.

Every Black Sabbath fan has heard Dio sing "War Pigs" with the group, but this recently revived gem is even more surprising. Continue Reading →

'Holy Diver', by Dio
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Metal Month brings you 'Holy Diver' by Dio and 'Vulgar Display of Power' by Pantera in their entirety; listen now.

In a celebration of metal, Rhino Records will be making full audio versions of great albums from the genre available on YouTube.

Editorial staff, March 21, 2022
Geezer Butler and Ronnie James Dio
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Geezer Butler talks about reconciliation with Ronnie James Dio: "I was very happy"

During the premiere event for the documentary about Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler recalled his reconciliation with the musician.

Gabriela Marqueti, March 21, 2022
Ronnie James Dio and Lzzy Hale
News by Larissa Catharine Oliveira, March 18, 2022

Ronnie James Dio and the unforgettable advice he gave Lzzy Hale about fans.

Lzzy Hale, vocalist of Halestorm, will never forget Ronnie James Dio's advice on how to treat fans. Continue Reading →

Ronnie James Dio
News

Documentary about Ronnie James Dio will premiere at the SXSW Festival.

The first fully authorized documentary about the life of Ronnie James Dio will be screened at the SXSW Film Festival in Texas.

Gabriela Marqueti, February 3, 2022
Rob Halford and Lemmy
News

Rob Halford shares a photo containing Lemmy's ashes and Ronnie James Dio's ring.

On Monday, the 31st, Rob Halford remembered Lemmy and Ronnie James Dio by posting a photo of exclusive items from both of them…

Gabriela Marqueti, February 1, 2022
Joey Belladonna, from Anthrax
News by Larissa Catharine Oliveira, January 27, 2022

Joey Belladonna of Anthrax covers Dio's "Holy Diver"; watch it.

Joey Belladonna, vocalist of Anthrax, covered Dio's classic "Holy Diver," accompanied by musicians from Drowning Pool. Continue Reading →

Ronnie James Dio
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Documentary about Ronnie James Dio will be released in 2022, says Wendy Dio.

According to Wendy Dio, the new documentary about the life and career of Ronnie James Dio will be released soon…

Gabriela Marqueti, January 3, 2022
Lzzy Hale, from Halestorm, has an Alice Cooper headpiece at home.
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Lzzy Hale shows off unusual collection: Dio's autograph, Alice Cooper's head, and more.

Lzzy Hale, frontman of Halestorm, showed off some unusual items from her personal rock 'n' roll collection. Straight from the studio that…

Larissa Catharine Oliveira, August 29, 2021
Ronnie James Dio and Wendy Dio
News by Gabriela Marqueti, August 23, 2021

Wendy Dio broke down in tears watching the new documentary about Ronnie James Dio.

The first cut of the authorized documentary about Ronnie James Dio made the singer's widow cry uncontrollably and praise the team. Continue Reading →

Ronnie James Dio
News

"How the hell did you replace Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath?" Ronnie James Dio's autobiography recounts his insecurity and threats.

Ronnie James Dio's autobiography, 'Rainbow in the Dark', recounts the behind-the-scenes story of his joining Black Sabbath and the singer's insecurities;…

Larissa Catharine Oliveira, July 26, 2021
Europe's Joey Tempest and Ronnie James Dio
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Joey Tempest of Europe pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio with a cover of "Heaven and Hell"; watch it.

Joey Tempest of Europe paid tribute to the 79th anniversary of Ronnie James Dio's release with an acoustic cover…

Larissa Catharine Oliveira, July 12, 2021
Stand Up and Shout for Ronnie James Dio's Birthday
News by Gabriela Marqueti, July 10, 2021

Ronnie James Dio's birthday will be celebrated with an online event this Saturday, July 10th.

To celebrate the memory of Ronnie James Dio, who would have turned 79 this Saturday, the 10th, an online benefit event was organized. Continue Reading →

Geezer Butler and Ronnie James Dio
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Black Sabbath: Geezer Butler claims Dio "copied" his horns gesture, and Vinny Appice comments.

Geezer Butler recently stirred up controversy. The bassist claims that Ronnie James Dio copied the "devil horns" gesture that…

Gabriela Marqueti July 7, 2021
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Rob Halford, Sammy Hagar, Lzzy Hale and more will be part of Dio's virtual birthday celebration.

The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund will hold a celebration for Dio's birthday on…

Erica Y Roumieh June 29, 2021
Tony Iommi, Vinny Appice and Dio
News by Erica Y Roumieh, June 28, 2021

The day Tony Iommi fell for Dio and Vinny Appice's nasty prank.

During an interview, Vinny Apice recalled a prank he and Ronnie James Dio played on Tony Iommi. Read it here! Continue Reading →

Ronnie James Dio and Wendy Dio
News

Wendy Dio will participate in a virtual autograph session for Dio's biography.

Ronnie James Dio's biography will be released in July, and the musician's widow and manager, Wendy Dio, will be present…

Erica Y Roumieh June 25, 2021
Ronnie James Dio
Poll results

Dio: “Rainbow in the Dark” is chosen as the best song from the album 'Holy Diver'.

We asked readers what their favorite song is on Dio's album 'Holy Diver', and they told us: "Rainbow…

Written on June 23, 2021
Bruce Dickinson and Ronnie James Dio
News by Larissa Catharine Oliveira, June 17, 2021

Bruce Dickinson sings "Heaven and Hell" by Black Sabbath and praises Dio: "One of the best of all time."

Bruce Dickinson, vocalist of Iron Maiden, went viral on the internet with just four seconds of "Heaven and Hell," a track from Ronnie James Dio's era in Black Sabbath. Continue Reading →

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