Last In Line is a project band assembled by former DIO members Vivian Campbell (guitars), Vinnie Appice (drums), and Jimmy Bain (bass). The band was looking to keep the spirit alive by making new music …READ MORE
Posthumous, fans of the great Ronnie James Dio have been treated in recent years to previously unreleased recordings, both studio and live, and the latest to come out of the woodwork is DIO’s last concert …READ MORE
WAMI is an acronym formed from the names of the members of a new “supergroup.” The idea for the band began after Marco Mendoza (Thin Lizzy bassist) was impressed by the guitarist from their supporting …READ MORE
Without a doubt, Ronnie James Dio, born Ronald James Padavona, has left a lasting impression on the Metal scene. Almost exactly on the day of the 30th anniversary of Holy Diver, fans get a new live …READ MORE
TIM “RIPPER” OWENS As Tim “Ripper” Owens finally hits the road as a bona fide solo artist, he certainly does so with plenty of ammo; choice of musicians to back him up are legendary names …READ MORE
When Messrs Dio, Iommi, Butler, and Appice reunited to record three new tracks for Black Sabbath’s The Dio Years compilation, it set the ball rolling for what was one of the most eagerly awaited reunions …READ MORE
Vinnie Appice about his new band Three Legged Dog including Jimmy Bain (Dio) and Carlos Cavazo (Quiet Riot)
The Legacy For whatever reason, be it sheer boredom, an outward attempt to pay tribute, writer’s block, etc., the trend lately for many musicians is to do an album full of cover tunes. Joe Lynn …READ MORE