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Photos/Review: 2025 Ronnie James Dio Fundraiser Rocks Autry Park in LA w/ Sebastian Bach & more – 5/18/2025

Photos/Review: 2025 Ronnie James Dio Fundraiser Rocks Autry Park in LA w/ Sebastian Bach & more – 5/18/2025

by Chris Loomis | May 25, 2025 | Photos, Reviews

May 16, 2010, marked 15 years since Ronnie James Dio left this earth due to stomach cancer. The legendary frontman of Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Dio was a Heavy Metal icon with his unmistakable voice, devil horns, and genuine kindness to all who knew him. For...
Official Ronnie James Dio documentary ‘Dio: Dreamers Never Die,’ premiered at SXSW Film Festival

Official Ronnie James Dio documentary ‘Dio: Dreamers Never Die,’ premiered at SXSW Film Festival

by Mark Zapata | Mar 21, 2022 | News

    Dio: Dreamers Never Die, spans the career of the legendary rock icon Ronnie James Dio. The documentary about one of the most celebrated heavy metal vocalist received its world premiere on March 17 at this year’s SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas....
Official Ronnie James Dio documentary ‘Dio: Dreamers Never Die,’ premiered at SXSW Film Festival

Official Ronnie James Dio documentary ‘Dio: Dreamers Never Die’ to receive World Premiere at This Year’s SXSW Film Festival

by Mark Zapata | Feb 3, 2022 | News

  “Dio: Dreamers Never Die,” will see the film’s world premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival. SXSW or South by Southwest 2022 will take place in Austin, Texas from March 11 to March 20, with select films available online. This year...
Tool autographed sink is being auctioned for the “Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund”

Tool autographed sink is being auctioned for the “Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund”

by Chris Annunziata | Nov 19, 2020 | News

  Apparently, the members of Tool signed a kitchen sink and it’s now being auctioned to benefit the “Ronnie James Dio Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund.” The bid is currently up to $800 and is among other Dio related...
Graphic Novel Based on Ronnie James Dio’s ‘Holy Diver’ Album Cover Announced

Graphic Novel Based on Ronnie James Dio’s ‘Holy Diver’ Album Cover Announced

by Elise Yablon | Aug 26, 2020 | News

  The cover of Dio’s debut album Holy Diver is one of the most iconic in metal. Now, the artwork’s backstory is being written as a graphic novel set for release next year. According to a press release: “acclaimed horror comics writer Steve Niles will tell the...
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Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”
Track Review: At The Gates deliver heartwrenching tribute to Tomas Lindberg with “The Fever Mask”

Writing about this is not easy. No one should feel comfortable confronting loss like this. At the Gates' video for their latest single, "The Fever Mask," goes far beyond the typical performance video format, cutting much deeper on an emotional level. Compiled by...

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The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video
The Eternal share “Bleeding Into Light” lyric video

Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal have unveiled a lyric video for the song, "Bleeding Into Light." The track is taken from their new EP, Celestial, which arrived last month via Reigning Phoenix Music. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments: "The...

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Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’
Bruce Dickinson releases Dolby Atmos editions of ‘Skunkworks’ and ‘Tattooed Millionaire’

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of his third solo album, Skunkworks, Bruce Dickinson has unveiled newly remixed Dolby Atmos versions of both Skunkworks and his 1990 debut Tattooed Millionaire, available now via BMG Rights Management. The releases follow last...

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New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy: Releases Is Not Enough – 2/13/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week sees new music from the likes of Converge, Gogol Bordello, Mariachi El Bronx and Story Of The Year amongst the many...

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New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy: Liturgy of Releases – 2/6/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. The first New Music Friday of February sees LPs from the likes of Puscifer, KMFDM, Mayhem and Tailgunner amongst the many outstanding...

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New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy: Eon Of Releases – 1/30/2026

New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week’s new albums include music from the likes of Blackwater Holylight, Buzzcocks, Kula Shaker and MØL amongst the many outstanding...

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