When Ronnie James Dio died in 2010, the world lost one of its heavy metal greats. Yet, even upon his passing, many of his former fellow band members did their part to keep his legacy alive. Classic Dio band members Vivian Campbell, Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain, and Claude Schnell joined ...

By 1985, Ronnie James Dio’s solo career with the Dio Band was in full swing. He had proven himself with Rainbow and Black Sabbath on multiple releases, and with the arrival of his solo band, had further proven himself musically. Alongside drummer Vinny Appice (formerly with Dio in Black Sabbath), ...

    1986 saw Ronnie James Dio embarking on the tour for the third Dio album, Sacred Heart. Guitarist Vivian Campbell had left the band, and was promptly replaced by former Giuffria guitarist Craig Goldy. What followed is what may have been the Dio band’s most iconic tour and stage ...

    In the 1980s, there were countless bands out there trying to make it big. While several of these groups made superstars out of their members, many just never got the proper credit and were left behind. Rough Cutt achieved some modest popularity, but sadly, the group was nowhere ...

    Y&T is one of the most sorely underrated bands of all time, and one of the greatest as well. Dave Meniketti is that rare individual that pulls off the role of lead vocalist and lead guitarist with the greatest of ease, remaining one of rock’s last true great ...