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Def Leppard / Dio Guitarist Vivian Campbell Fighting Cancer

Mary Ouellette — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:03:28 +0000

Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has revealed that he was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and has already gone through two of six months of chemotherapy to battle the cancer. Campbell is also known as an original member of Dio, teaming up with Ronnie James Dio and company to create such albums as ‘Holy Diver,’ [...]

Dio to Release 1986 Concert in Multiple Formats

Billy Dukes — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 19:59:17 +0000

Fans of the late, great Ronnie James Dio and his band Dio can relive the group's glory years with the upcoming re-release of a 1986 concert in Philadelphia. 'Finding the Sacred Heart -- Live in Philly 1986' will be available on CD, vinyl, DVD and Blu-ray on May 28.

Dio Disciples Rich With Rock Royalty

Adam West — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:56:09 +0000

Ronnie James Dio was a true legend. His influence is truly immeasurable in rock n’ roll, his songwriting, his style, his persona, his graciousness. Obviously his iconic songs will live forever, and now even more so thanks to the Dio Disciples. Dio Disciples are a new band made up of some great players, with a [...]

A Tribute to Dio

Adam West — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:34:10 +0000

He left his mark on rock & roll, and now a tribute to Ronnie James Dio is on the way. Black Country Communion vocalist Glenn Hughes says he and several other hard rock notables have committed to the project. In an interview with Bravewords.com, Hughes said Queensryche’s Geoff Tate, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, and [...]