Ronnie James Dio Diagnosed with Stomach Cancer

Wife and manager, Wendy Dio, issued a statement that the legendary Black Sabbath and Rainbow frontman has been diagnosed with early stages of stomach cancer.

Here's the full statement:

Ronnie has been diagnosed with the early stages of stomach cancer. We are starting treatment immediately at the Mayo Clinic. After he kills this dragon, Ronnie will be back on stage, where he belongs, doing what he loves best, performing for his fans.


Thanks to all the friends and fans around the world that have sent well wishes. This has really helped to keep his spirit up.

Dio was forced to cancel his European tour last week when he became hospitalized.

Ronnie James Dio was in seven different bands before rising to fame...
The Vegas Kings - (1957-1958 - bass guitar)
Ronnie and the Rumblers - (1958 - bass guitar)
Ronnie and the Redcaps - (1958-1961 - vocals & bass guitar)
Ronnie Dio and the Prophets - (1961-1967 - vocals & bass guitar)
Electric Elves (1967–1969 - vocals & bass guitar)
The Elves (1969–1970 - vocals & bass guitar)
Elf (1970–1975 - vocals & bass guitar)

Dio rose to fame as the lead singer of Rainbow in 1975. But he is best known for replacing Ozzy Osbourne as the frontman for Black Sabbath. In the 1980's he was also well known for his work in his own band, Dio.

Popular albums invloving Ronnie James Dio:
Rainbow...
1975 - Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow
1976 - Rising
1978 - Long Live Rock 'n' Roll

Black Sabbath...
1980 - Heaven & Hell
1981 - Mob Rules

Dio...
1983 - Holy Diver
1984 - The Last in Line
1985 - Sacred Heart
1987 - Dream Evil
1990 - Lock up the Wolves
1994 - Strange Highways
1996 - Angry Machines
2000 - Magica
2002 - Killing the Dragon
2004 - Master of the Moon

Ronnie's most recent album is "The Devil You Know" with Heaven & Hell — made up of the members of his incarnation of Black Sabbath.

*** GET WELL RONNIE! ***

Websites:
Rainbow
Black Sabbath
Dio

Enjoy listening to some Ronnie James Dio below...

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EMPIRE SHALL FALL - New Band

Here is a cool new band featuring the founding vocalist of Killswitch Engage, Jesse Leach.

BAND MEMBERS
JESSE LEACH - VOCALS
JAKE DAVENPORT - GUITAR
MARCUS DE LISLE - GUITAR
NICK SOLLECITO - BASS
JEFF PITTS - DRUMS

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KHIGH - Local LA Band

Here is the latest gem I have found while searching for new bands to feature... KHIGH. These guys are pretty awesome! They are a metal band from Los Angeles who released their second album (Copylefted Rightovers) in 2008. Their first album (Wise Hedonist) was released in 2005. Their music contains heavy riffs, speedy solos and great vocals. You will like this band, give them a listen below...








Click here to visit Khigh's official website.

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New Band - Sinister Mob

Sinister Mob is an up and coming band from Los Angeles, California. They play old school heavy metal with a thrash kick to it. They are three veteran musicians that make up this out of control metal band. Click on the link below to listen to their music.

Members:

BASS/VOCALS.....Joe "BIG J" Mendoza
GUITAR/VOCALS...Cruz "CRUZER X" Bustamante
DRUMS...........Will "CAVEMAN" Johnston

Their Influences:
KISS, METALLICA, MOTORHEAD, IRON MAIDEN, SLAYER, SLIPKNOT, BLACK SABBATH

Click here to listen to Sinister Mob's music.

Click here to visit Sinister Mob's official website.

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