The Vision Never Dies: Ronnie James Dio Passed Away 15 Years Ago

Yesterday, 15 years ago, exceptional singer Ronnie James Dio died of a cancer. This deeply shook the whole community. If he were still alive, yesterday's tribute To RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH & DIO of the great co-association "Dio Alive", which played on the occasion of his death in the Stadthalle Langen, would certainly have pleased him. Take a look at my FOTOSTRECKE for the gig. Yesterday INTERNATIONAL METALHEADS DAY! And the world owes this to on…

It was the 15th anniversary of Ronnie James Dio’s departure, one of the most painful losses of metal. However, the legendary singer left a legacy that remains appreciated to this day. As a way of appreciating what he left to the genre, there are many tributes that were carried out around the world this weekend, but one of the most outstanding was held in Sweden with members of different bands.

OPETH, RAINBOW, KING DIAMOND Members And Others Pay Tribute To RONNIE JAMES DIO At Stockholm Memorial Concert

Jørn Lande (MASTERPLAN),Ronnie Romero (RAINBOW),Doogie White (RAINBOW),Fredrik Åkesson (OPETH),Pontus Egberg (KING DIAMOND),Guernica Mancini (THE GEMS, THUNDERMOTHER),Per Wiberg (OPETH) and Mia Karlsson (CRUCIFIED BARBARA) are among the more than 20 musicians who took part in the 2025 edition of the “Stargazer Alliance” memorial concert for Ronnie James Dio, which was held this past Thursday (May 15) at Bibliotek Live in Medborgarplatsen, Stockh…

‘Rising’: Rainbow Soar A Second Time With A Classic Metal Album

Rainbow’s second album Rising, released on May 17, 1976, was soon living up to its name. It had a chart debut day on both sides of the Atlantic on June 5, as it entered both the UK and US bestsellers. That was despite the extensive changes in line-up from the first release, Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, a year before. Blackmore and lead vocalist Ronnie James Dio were the only constant members from the first album to the second. Recorded at Musicl…

Every year, May 16 marks the anniversary of the disappearance of Ronnie James Dio, emblematic figure of heavy metal, whose artistic and human heritage continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans around the world. A legendary voice and a life dedicated to the metal Born in 1942, Ronnie James Dio marked the [...]

On This Day in 2010, Rainbow Frontman 'Ronnie James Dio' Lost His Battle With Cancer at 67

Early Life and Musical Beginnings Ronnie James Dio was born as Ronald James Padavona on July 10, 1942, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. He grew up in Cortland, New York, where he developed a passion for music. As a child, he learned to play the trumpet and French horn, which helped him build strong breathing techniques. […]