Tag: Ronnie James Dio
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Last in Line – II is the Band’s Second Album!
The death of Ronnie James Dio in 2010 was a critical blow to the hard rock and heavy metal world, as fans and his fellow musicians have continued to mourn his passing. Following the rock titan’s death, two semi-official Dio tribute bands of sorts came into being – Dio Disciples, and Last in Line, the […]
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Rough Riot – Quiet Riot and Rough Cutt Members Unite at Vamp’d!
Rough Riot played Count’s Vamp’d on Friday, November 2, 2018, with opening act Leona X. Rough Riot is a new band combining former members of Quiet Riot and Rough Cutt. The quintet, comprised of vocalist Paul Shortino, guitarists Chris Hager and Carlos Cavazo, bassist Sean McNabb, and drummer Dave Alford, played their first gig, with […]
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Dio Disciples and Straight Six on Stage at Vamp’d!
Dio Disciples played Vamp’d on Friday, June 29, 2018 with support act Straight Six. When Ronnie James Dio passed away in 2010, it was a true tragedy for the music world. With a legacy spanning over half a century and multiple bands, he left behind iconic sounds and songs which will never be forgotten […]
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Last in Line slays Count’s Vamp’d once again on 4/13/18
Last In Line. For those not aware, this band started as essentially the band Dio from their sophomore album lineup, minus Ronnie James (RIP), of course, with Andrew Freeman (Lynch Mob, The Offspring, Raiding the Rock Vault) on lead vocals. In late 2015 keyboardist Claude Schnell was let go in favor of the group retracing […]
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Appice – Vinny and Carmine Unite With an Ensemble Cast of Musicians for Sinister, a New Album of Original Recordings!
The Appice Brothers have been rocking the world with numerous bands for decades, and have built up a name for themselves in that time, to say the least. In recent years, the two finally united and began doing “Drum Wars” shows together on the live stage. And now, Carmine and Vinny have made the next […]