Why Adrian Smith Didn’t Want to Play on Dio’s Charity Song ‘Stars’Why Adrian Smith Didn’t Want to Play on Dio’s Charity Song ‘Stars’Veteran singer was “dreading” Iron Maiden duo’s contribution to 1986 Hear ’n Aid single.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Ronnie James Dio Demo Could Be Lost Black Sabbath SongRonnie James Dio Demo Could Be Lost Black Sabbath SongStepson of late keyboardist Geoff Nicholls reveals “Slapback” from cassette containing ‘Heaven and Hell’ sessions.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Why Black Sabbath’s Dio Era Forced Tony Iommi to ‘Work Harder': Exclusive InterviewWhy Black Sabbath’s Dio Era Forced Tony Iommi to ‘Work Harder': Exclusive InterviewGuitarist delves deeply into a four-album collaboration that challenged and excited the band.Michael ChristopherMichael Christopher
Ronnie James Dio Memoir ‘Rainbow in the Dark’ Will Arrive in JulyRonnie James Dio Memoir ‘Rainbow in the Dark’ Will Arrive in JulyRocker started writing autobiography before his 2010 death. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Black Sabbath Announce Reissues of Classic Dio-Fronted AlbumsBlack Sabbath Announce Reissues of Classic Dio-Fronted AlbumsRemastered versions of 'Heaven and Hell' and 'Mob Rules' will be released with extensive bonus material. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
First Ronnie James Dio Career-Spanning Documentary in the WorksFirst Ronnie James Dio Career-Spanning Documentary in the WorksAs-yet-untitled film will be based on the former Black Sabbath and Rainbow frontman's unfinished autobiography.Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
Would Ronnie James Dio Approve of His Hologram?Would Ronnie James Dio Approve of His Hologram?Former guitarist Tracy G doubts late singer would like his digital projection.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Tony Iommi on Firing Ozzy Osbourne: ‘We Had to Do Something’Tony Iommi on Firing Ozzy Osbourne: ‘We Had to Do Something’Black Sabbath guitarist recalls how close the band came to splitting in 1979.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Dio Drummer Reveals Downside of Hologram ShowsDio Drummer Reveals Downside of Hologram ShowsSimon Wright admits first performance with projection was “a little strange.”Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Is the New ‘Star Wars’ Droid a Tribute to Ronnie James Dio?Is the New ‘Star Wars’ Droid a Tribute to Ronnie James Dio?The droid D-O will appear as a friend to BB-8 in the upcoming 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.'Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff