by Metal Insider | May 24, 2013 | Dissident Aggression
What makes a good doom band? Sludgy guitars so thick they are the aural equivalent of molasses? Sabbath-like rhythm sections that do so much more than just ‘keep the time’? A vocalist with massive pipes, whether it be the clean or growling variety? ...
by Zach Shaw | May 14, 2013 | Metal Musical Chairs
Since Ronnie James Dio’s death, numerous all-star Dio tribute groups have come to fruition. The two most notable, though, are Dio Disciples (featuring Tim “Ripper” Owens and Dio’s last lineup) and the more recently formed Last In Line (lead by guitarist Vivian...
by Zach Shaw | Aug 4, 2011 | Touring
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CWViO8UnlM[/youtube] This Summer, members of Ronnie James Dio’s solo group Rudy Sarzo (bass), Simon Wright (drums), Craig Goldy (guitar) and Scott Warren (keyboards) have been touring Europe with singers Tim “Ripper” Owens and...
by Zach Shaw | Mar 21, 2011 | Touring, Tributes
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSpwVxrGQG4[/youtube] It was announced this past weekend that singers Tim “Ripper” Owens and Toby Jepson will be touring with former members of Dio under the moniker Dio’s Disciples. Owens and Jepson will join Rudy...