Christchurch band, Tainted, who were all over the place for a while, a while back after the release of their 2008 album, a hit with hfhshow listeners "Carved and Created", are doing a north island tour during the month of August.
Facebook friend them, here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=126581830712743&ref=ts#!/pages/TAINTED/7624147135?v=info
North Island Tour Dates August 2010
Thursday 5th - HAMILTON - Altitude bar w/ Fractured , Just One Fix and guests
Friday 6th - AUCKLAND - Basement bar w/ Fractured, Just one fix, Perditionist and guests - ALL AGES!
Saturday 7th - WHANGAREI - Red Eye w/ PANTALLICA tribute night.
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Mayhem tour NZ poster
Mayhem tickets $65. Available at undertheradar.co.nz & moshtix.co.nz
The bands upcoming NZ gig was featured at: http://www.3news.co.nz/Notorious-metal-band-Mayhem-coming-to-NZ/tabid/418/articleID/157527/Default.aspx
Controversial metal group Mayhem is playing its first ever New Zealand gig later this year and a group advocating family values is not happy.
The band is considered to be one of the most important in the influential Norwegian black metal scene, gaining notoriety early in their career with violent stage shows, the singer committing suicide and the bass player being found guilty of murder and church burnings.
Family First NZ says Mayhem should be avoided.
“Any band that glorifies issues such as drug use, suicide, and negative behaviours associated with Satanism should be given a wide berth,” Bob McCoskrie of Family First NZ told 3news.co.nz.
“We would ask that the censorship board do a pre-approval of their performance and lyrics to ensure they’re not breaking the law in encouraging illegal activity and containing offensive material.”
3news.co.nz spoke to concert promoter Gareth Craze of RW Entertainment about the show, which takes place at the Kings Arms Tavern, September 21:
Given the band's notorious history, are you at all concerned with bringing them to New Zealand?
"Not at all. That's what public liability insurance is for."
Mayhem have performed controversial, violent live shows - should people be concerned for their safety if they attend the Auckland gig?
"Absolutely. If there is one show this year where one can reasonably expect one's safety to be compromised by the performing act, this is the one. With the history this band have, it would be flat out ludicrous for one to attend this show with an expectation of being safe, unmolested and unsubjected to offence."
What can fans look forward to at Mayhem's first ever New Zealand show?
"Intense theatrics, spellbinding lights and a fearsome dose of relentless sonic violence set to Satan's own soundtrack. These guys are masters of their craft and 25-odd year veterans for good reason."
Mayhem’s 1994 album De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas is widely regarded as one of the black metal genre’s greatest masterpieces, however its release was extremely troubled.
Work on the album began in the late ‘80s, but was halted when singer Dead committed suicide in 1991 by shooting himself in the head. Band mate and Mayhem founder Euronymous took photos of Dead’s body before calling the police, and allegedly made a stew with pieces of Dead’s brain, and necklaces with fragments of his skull.
In 1993 Euronymous was stabbed to death by Mayhem’s bass player at the time, Varg Vikernes, who performs as solo act Burzum to this day. Vikernes was sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder, and was also found guilty of a string of arson attacks on Norwegian churches.
Mayhem’s lyrics focus on Satan, darkness, evil, depression and violence, while their stage shows have included pig heads impaled on stakes and band members cutting themselves with broken glass and knives.
They have also faced controversy for reportedly using Nazi imagery and making racist statements.
The current band line-up features founding member Necrobutcher, along with Atilla Csihar and Hellhammer, who both joined during the recording of De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas.
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
In an unprecedented move..
Thanks to Caleb for making an appearance on the show last night & answering a few questions we had regarding the anti-core-influenced-metal sentiments that seem prevalent over the internet.
Regarding the Attack Attack! song I played:
'What Happens If I Can't Check My MySpace When We Get There?' from the album "Someday came Suddenly". Also, Attack Attack! are playing a New Zealand show with Pierce the Veil, September 9th at Ellen Melville Hall
We have received a good amount of correspondence, 99% of which is negative the rest/other, judging by the reference to some north American singer called J.Beiber & pop-rap songs, is possibly sarcastic
I played the song as a point of reference, showing (in my mind) the extent to which the (potentially) negative influence 'core (or whatever you would call it) can have on the metal sound. At the outset I had noble intentions, although I did have an agenda to biased listeners in a way that wasn't through the sensible discussions Caleb & I had been undertaking up to that point.
I apologise for using such 'tactics' to push the point across. The song was played out of context & has since been perceived as bad taste- although there was fair warning i.e. I had joked it would make Caleb vomit.
The hfhshow is, of course, pro-metal/hardcore genres in all its forms including metalcore, deathcore and generally other core sounds, so as such stand by the choice to include Attack Attack! in our playlist, but recognise it's placement during the hfhshow broadcast was not appropriate.
Regarding the Attack Attack! song I played:
'What Happens If I Can't Check My MySpace When We Get There?' from the album "Someday came Suddenly". Also, Attack Attack! are playing a New Zealand show with Pierce the Veil, September 9th at Ellen Melville Hall
We have received a good amount of correspondence, 99% of which is negative the rest/other, judging by the reference to some north American singer called J.Beiber & pop-rap songs, is possibly sarcastic
I played the song as a point of reference, showing (in my mind) the extent to which the (potentially) negative influence 'core (or whatever you would call it) can have on the metal sound. At the outset I had noble intentions, although I did have an agenda to biased listeners in a way that wasn't through the sensible discussions Caleb & I had been undertaking up to that point.
I apologise for using such 'tactics' to push the point across. The song was played out of context & has since been perceived as bad taste- although there was fair warning i.e. I had joked it would make Caleb vomit.
The hfhshow is, of course, pro-metal/hardcore genres in all its forms including metalcore, deathcore and generally other core sounds, so as such stand by the choice to include Attack Attack! in our playlist, but recognise it's placement during the hfhshow broadcast was not appropriate.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Anti to the core
On the show tonight (28 June 10), we have an expert (maybe but certainly a strongly opinionated guy) on the show, to discuss the recent 'movement' I've noticed against Metal with influences of 'core'.
We find out if it's a big deal, much like what resulted in the anti-glam blacklash back in the 80's, or whether it's yet another form of metal elitism found form on the internet comments sections of metal news sites.. Is it a trend of internet warriors to bag the 'core' sound, or is it just progress that's rubbing some the wrong way.
Tune in to (maybe) find out these answers and more: http://www.95bfm.com/default,live.sm
The hard fast and heavy show: monday nights 11pm to 1am (NZ time)
Some links of interest might be:
http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/06/07/the-history-of-metalcorescreamo/
http://www.themetalinquisition.com/2009/10/deathcore-only-99-worthless-shit-im-as.html
We find out if it's a big deal, much like what resulted in the anti-glam blacklash back in the 80's, or whether it's yet another form of metal elitism found form on the internet comments sections of metal news sites.. Is it a trend of internet warriors to bag the 'core' sound, or is it just progress that's rubbing some the wrong way.
Tune in to (maybe) find out these answers and more: http://www.95bfm.com/default,live.sm
The hard fast and heavy show: monday nights 11pm to 1am (NZ time)
Some links of interest might be:
http://www.metalsucks.net/2010/06/07/the-history-of-metalcorescreamo/
http://www.themetalinquisition.com/2009/10/deathcore-only-99-worthless-shit-im-as.html
Sunday, 27 June 2010
City of Fire announce 2 shows in NZ in Sept.
CITY OF FIRE, the new project featuring FEAR FACTORY members Burton C. Bell (vocals) and Byron Stroud (bass) alongside Terry "Sho" Murray (guitar), Ian White (guitar) and Bob Wagner (drums).
(Unconfirmed/metalunderground.com) Dates are:
Sept/4 2010 Bodega Wellington, NEW ZEALAND
Sept/5 2010 The Kings Arms Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
(Unconfirmed/metalunderground.com) Dates are:
Sept/4 2010 Bodega Wellington, NEW ZEALAND
Sept/5 2010 The Kings Arms Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
Friday, 18 June 2010
Update: undertheradar.co.nz metal tickets details..
Akaname Nz Tour: July 1st: $10 (Kings Arms) Wellington & Chch dates as well.
Paul Dianno: July 3rd: $35 (The Thirsty Dog) Wellington and Chch dates as well- before Ak show. *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
CKY NZ Tour: August 7th: $50 (Kings Arms) & August 8th: $50 (The Basement) Wellington show as well. *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
Christian Death (US) Necro Sexual Tour: August 20th: $50 (Kings Arms) *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
Parkway Drive NZ Tour: September 17th: $44 (The Studio)
Mayhem: September 21st: $65 (Kings Arms) *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
Exodus: October 1st: $60 (Kings Arms) *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
Paul Dianno: July 3rd: $35 (The Thirsty Dog) Wellington and Chch dates as well- before Ak show. *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
CKY NZ Tour: August 7th: $50 (Kings Arms) & August 8th: $50 (The Basement) Wellington show as well. *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
Christian Death (US) Necro Sexual Tour: August 20th: $50 (Kings Arms) *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
Parkway Drive NZ Tour: September 17th: $44 (The Studio)
Mayhem: September 21st: $65 (Kings Arms) *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
Exodus: October 1st: $60 (Kings Arms) *Also available at moshtix.co.nz
Friday, 11 June 2010
Exodus @ Kings Arms, Oct 1st.
Just got emailed the following press release:
AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND TOUR OCTOBER 2010
EXDOUS
“I’m not happy unless I see someone out there in the pit, bleeding and smiling!” Gary Holt
At the beginning of their career, EXODUS gained huge notoriety in the international underground scene as a result of the tape trading community. Their dynamic guitar riffing, adrenaline-inducing drum work, and bloodied live shows made all the difference in the band’s mission to take Bay Area Thrash to a worldwide audience. By 1983, the band line-up included guitarist Rick Hunolt and bassist Rob McKillop and had inspired the likes of Metallica, Testament, Death Angel, and Vio-lence. EXODUS’ debut, the immortal, must-have, undisputed thrash classic Bonded By Blood was released in and a vast tour with Slayer and Venom propelled the band into a household name. Eight albums later, EXODUS still remain at the top of their game, continuing to dominate the charge and showing all in their path what classic metal is about.
These undisputed thrash metal legends are on their way to smash Australian and New Zealand for their first headlining tour in these parts of the globe. EXODUS promise us another lesson in violence with a thrashing master class in heart-racing, eyebrow-raising, raise-your-fist-in-the-air guitar riffs, rip-tide bass lines, and double-bass flurries.
Get in the pit and show your worth!
EXODUS performing at:
October 1st - The Kings Arms, Auckland
October 2nd - The Manning Bar, Sydney
October 3rd - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
October 4th - The HiFi Bar, Brisbane
October 5th - Amplifier Bar, Perth
TICKETS ON SALE FROM THURSDAY June 17th!
Auckland – www.moshtix.co.nz, Real Groovy, www.undertheradar.co.nz
Sydney – www.moshtix.com , Utopia Records
Melbourne – www.cornerhotel.com , Missing Link Records
Brisbane – www.thehifi.com.au/brisbane , Rockinghorse Records, Moshpit Music
Perth – www.moshtix.com, 78 Records
www.myspace.com/exodus
www.nuclearblastusa.com
www.riotact.com.au
www.appareldirect.com.au
www.soundworkstouring.com
www.myspace.com/soundworks_touring
AUSTRALIAN / NEW ZEALAND TOUR OCTOBER 2010
EXDOUS
“I’m not happy unless I see someone out there in the pit, bleeding and smiling!” Gary Holt
At the beginning of their career, EXODUS gained huge notoriety in the international underground scene as a result of the tape trading community. Their dynamic guitar riffing, adrenaline-inducing drum work, and bloodied live shows made all the difference in the band’s mission to take Bay Area Thrash to a worldwide audience. By 1983, the band line-up included guitarist Rick Hunolt and bassist Rob McKillop and had inspired the likes of Metallica, Testament, Death Angel, and Vio-lence. EXODUS’ debut, the immortal, must-have, undisputed thrash classic Bonded By Blood was released in and a vast tour with Slayer and Venom propelled the band into a household name. Eight albums later, EXODUS still remain at the top of their game, continuing to dominate the charge and showing all in their path what classic metal is about.
These undisputed thrash metal legends are on their way to smash Australian and New Zealand for their first headlining tour in these parts of the globe. EXODUS promise us another lesson in violence with a thrashing master class in heart-racing, eyebrow-raising, raise-your-fist-in-the-air guitar riffs, rip-tide bass lines, and double-bass flurries.
Get in the pit and show your worth!
EXODUS performing at:
October 1st - The Kings Arms, Auckland
October 2nd - The Manning Bar, Sydney
October 3rd - The Corner Hotel, Melbourne
October 4th - The HiFi Bar, Brisbane
October 5th - Amplifier Bar, Perth
TICKETS ON SALE FROM THURSDAY June 17th!
Auckland – www.moshtix.co.nz, Real Groovy, www.undertheradar.co.nz
Sydney – www.moshtix.com , Utopia Records
Melbourne – www.cornerhotel.com , Missing Link Records
Brisbane – www.thehifi.com.au/brisbane , Rockinghorse Records, Moshpit Music
Perth – www.moshtix.com, 78 Records
www.myspace.com/exodus
www.nuclearblastusa.com
www.riotact.com.au
www.appareldirect.com.au
www.soundworkstouring.com
www.myspace.com/soundworks_touring
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Free new song from Iron Maiden
Check out http://www.ironmaiden.com/ for the link to download "El Dorado" a free song from their upcoming album "The Final Frontier"
If the general download doesn't work i.e. it still says: "SORRY - THE FREE DOWNLOAD OF EL DORADO IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER. " try the US download link. (http://www.ironmaiden.com/usdownload/index.html)
If the general download doesn't work i.e. it still says: "SORRY - THE FREE DOWNLOAD OF EL DORADO IS TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER. " try the US download link. (http://www.ironmaiden.com/usdownload/index.html)
Monday, 7 June 2010
Juice TV best metal video award winners filming next vid & want you in it
A facebook event has popped up, In Dread Response are having a video shoot for 'Stillborn Kingdom' & are asking for:
We are doing a video shoot and we need as many people crammed into the Wine Cellar back room as possible!
We will begin shooting the vid from around midday, and hoping to have a rather chaotic/fight club/converge video type effect :)
As this is a licensed premesis all under 18's will need a parent or guardian.
ATTEND! SPREAD THE WORD!
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2010
Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Wine Cellar (next to Whammy) St Kevins Arcade
Street: K Road
City/Town: Auckland, New Zealand
We are doing a video shoot and we need as many people crammed into the Wine Cellar back room as possible!
We will begin shooting the vid from around midday, and hoping to have a rather chaotic/fight club/converge video type effect :)
As this is a licensed premesis all under 18's will need a parent or guardian.
ATTEND! SPREAD THE WORD!
Date: Sunday, June 20, 2010
Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Wine Cellar (next to Whammy) St Kevins Arcade
Street: K Road
City/Town: Auckland, New Zealand
The Big Four Live
Check out http://www.skycitycinemas.co.nz for information on the 225minute long screening on July 15th at Albany, Westcity, St Lukes, Manukau westfield cinemas, 8pm start it seems.
I'm hoping it comes out on dvd or something, that way I could watch it when and where i like- mainly I'd wanna include "Fresh air" breaks...
I'm hoping it comes out on dvd or something, that way I could watch it when and where i like- mainly I'd wanna include "Fresh air" breaks...
Monday, 31 May 2010
Parkway Drive: new album & NZ tour
UPDATED: Link to the transcript of the hardfastheavy interview with Parkway Drive vocalist, Winston: http://www.hardfastheavy.com/2010/12/parkway-drives-winston-hfh-interview.html
Resist, Anchor & Shogun Present
Parkway Drive "Deep Blue" New Zealand Tour 2010
New Zealand be warned; Australia's biggest hardcore band is set to embark on their first New Zealand dates in 2 years this September. Byron Bay's Parkway Drive are scheduled to storm their way through New Zealand's live music arenas, conquering venues in the name of the Deep Blue New Zealand Tour.
This tour arrives hot on the heels of the band's third album titled "Deep Blue". The much anticipated follow-up to 2007’s Horizons, Deep Blue raises the bar in every conceivable way. While maintaining the band’s uncompromising metallic-hardcore style at its core, it pushes into exciting new realms, drawing from a wider scope of influence, incorporating everything from anthemic punk to bloodcurdling death metal.
With improved musical abilities and a thoroughly inspired approach to songwriting, Parkway Drive have tied the music and lyrics together into one all-encompassing concept. “It’s basically about the search for truth in a world that seems to be devoid of that,” says vocalist and lyricist Winston McCall, explaining the narrative running through Deep Blue. “The story is told through the eyes of a man who wakes up and realises that his life is a lie and nothing he believes in is real. So he tries to find the truth within himself and his journey takes him to the bottom of the ocean and back again.”
Having recorded their first two albums with Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage, Deep Blue was tracked and mixed in Los Angeles, CA by Joe Barresi (Queens Of The Stone Age, Bad Religion, Tool), and mastered by legendary mastering engineer Brian Gardner.
Don't miss Parkway Drive and their special guests The Devil Wears Prada (USA) , The Ghost Inside (USA) and Antagonist, as their impressive wave of momentum hits your city.
Tickets on sale from June 11.
Parkway Drive "Deep Blue" New Zealand Tour 2010
w/ The Devil Wears Prada, The Ghost Inside & Antagonist
Sept 17 The Studio, Auckland Lic / AA
Sept 18 San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington R 18
Sept 19 The Bedford, Christchurch Lic / AA
Tickets from Real Groovy & Under The Radar undertheradar.co.nz.
Resist, Anchor & Shogun Present
Parkway Drive "Deep Blue" New Zealand Tour 2010
New Zealand be warned; Australia's biggest hardcore band is set to embark on their first New Zealand dates in 2 years this September. Byron Bay's Parkway Drive are scheduled to storm their way through New Zealand's live music arenas, conquering venues in the name of the Deep Blue New Zealand Tour.
This tour arrives hot on the heels of the band's third album titled "Deep Blue". The much anticipated follow-up to 2007’s Horizons, Deep Blue raises the bar in every conceivable way. While maintaining the band’s uncompromising metallic-hardcore style at its core, it pushes into exciting new realms, drawing from a wider scope of influence, incorporating everything from anthemic punk to bloodcurdling death metal.
With improved musical abilities and a thoroughly inspired approach to songwriting, Parkway Drive have tied the music and lyrics together into one all-encompassing concept. “It’s basically about the search for truth in a world that seems to be devoid of that,” says vocalist and lyricist Winston McCall, explaining the narrative running through Deep Blue. “The story is told through the eyes of a man who wakes up and realises that his life is a lie and nothing he believes in is real. So he tries to find the truth within himself and his journey takes him to the bottom of the ocean and back again.”
Having recorded their first two albums with Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage, Deep Blue was tracked and mixed in Los Angeles, CA by Joe Barresi (Queens Of The Stone Age, Bad Religion, Tool), and mastered by legendary mastering engineer Brian Gardner.
Don't miss Parkway Drive and their special guests The Devil Wears Prada (USA) , The Ghost Inside (USA) and Antagonist, as their impressive wave of momentum hits your city.
Tickets on sale from June 11.
Parkway Drive "Deep Blue" New Zealand Tour 2010
w/ The Devil Wears Prada, The Ghost Inside & Antagonist
Sept 17 The Studio, Auckland Lic / AA
Sept 18 San Francisco Bathhouse, Wellington R 18
Sept 19 The Bedford, Christchurch Lic / AA
Tickets from Real Groovy & Under The Radar undertheradar.co.nz.
Saturday, 29 May 2010
Fornax Chemica
On the next hfhshow (May 31st- Last day/hour of NZMM), we talk to Simon from Fornax Chemica regarding their upcoming album and subsequent tour etc etc.
Their album release tour & poster for is shown below, so head out to the Kings Arms June 4th.
Their album release tour & poster for is shown below, so head out to the Kings Arms June 4th.
Monday, 24 May 2010
New EMFH album (Te Pae Mahutonga) out today
The new album, "Te Pae Mahutonga" from South Aucklands Every Man for Himself lands in stores across New Zealand today.
Along with the new album is a swag of merch that looks so cool, makes me regret having no money... http://deadboyrecords.bigcartel.com/
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
We remember, someone summarizing the metal world remembering Dio
A non-blabbermouth metal music news website reports (or summarises) from blabbermouth.net's equivalent of a long facebook conversation as separate wall posts (rather than replying to orginial comment) i.e. a flood of individual news reports/ articles as heavy metal stars release media statements about how great a person Dio was.
And NZ's TV3 news (the one i happened to be watching at the time) spends the princely sum of 30seconds (if that) reporting it.
From: http://www.skullsnbones.com/profiles/blogs/the-metal-world-reacts-to-dios
Scrolling through Blabbermouth, I found some great reflections on DIO from numerous legends in the metal world. I still can't believe he is gone, but his legend will always live on. These quotes add to his story of being a great singer, performer, and a great human being. Here are some of my favorite quotes:
Judas Priest: "We are filled with great sadness at the terrible news about our friend Ronnie James Dio. Our condolences and love go to Wendy [Dio, Ronnie's wife/manager] and Ronnie's family. Ronnie was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed."
Mike Portnoy: "Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio... one of the greatest of all time. Looks like Dime, Randy, Cliff, and Bonzo just scored the ultimate singer. This is one of the saddest days in metal ever."
Scott Ian: "Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio. Horns at half mast. Such a huge loss..."
Tony Iommi: "Ronnie was one of the nicest people you could ever meet, we had some fantastic times together. Ronnie loved what he did, making music and performing on stage. He loved his fans so much. He was a kind man and would put himself out to help others. I can honestly say it’s truly been an honor to play at his side for all these years, his music will live on forever. Our thoughts are with Wendy Dio who stood by Ronnie until the end, he loved her very much. The man with the magic voice is a star amongst stars, a true professional. I’ll miss you so much my dear friend."
IRON MAIDEN: "Ronnie was not only an incredibly gifted singer but also a wonderfully warm, intelligent and generous person and this shone through both on and off stage leaving a positive mark on everyone he came into contact with. A longstanding friend of MAIDEN, we played many shows together over the years and we will all miss him greatly. The world has lost an irreplaceable talent and, first and foremost, one of the finest human beings you could ever wish to meet."
"Lemmy" Kilmister: "I'm truly upset, especially since he seemed to be rallying at the Golden Gods show [on April 8, 2010 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California]. Bon Voyage, Ronnie. Rest in peace. I'm devastated."
Kerry King: I know I was lucky to have known Ronnie. One of the nicest guys in the business, without a doubt. He will be hugely missed."
Glenn Hughes: "Ronnie was a true leader of heavy metal... an icon and a visionary... There will never be another like him. Ronnie gave me wisdom, and showed me great compassion when he was in ELF, all those years ago, when we were on tour together in my time in DEEP PURPLE. He was a beautiful soul, kind, considerate and a wonderful teacher. "
Lars Ulrich: "“Ronnie, your voice impacted and empowered me, your music inspired and influenced me, and your kindness touched and moved me. Thank you."
KISS: "We mourn the tragic passing of the great Ronnie James Dio. In addition to his powerhouse vocal ability, Ronnie was a true gentleman who always emanated great warmth and friendship to us and everyone around him. We will miss him."
Robb Flynn/Machine Head: "Dio was a true gentleman. Would I have found metal without him? Maybe. But man, I feel so very fortunate to have had Ronnie James Dio as my first guide into the awesome world of metal. Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you've done for music, Ronnie."
Nikki Sixx: "Ronnie was one of the kindest souls I have ever met and his talent was beyond inspirational to so many of us. I still have this image of him standing on stage in front of 100,000 belting out 'Man on the Silver Mountain' and remember the shivers it sent up my spine. He will be missed by all of us."
Arch Enemy: "A master of his craft and a true gentleman. Funny, smart and witty. He will be much missed by the ARCH ENEMY camp. Dio's voice will echo in eternity!"
Shawn Drover/MEGADETH: "If you are lucky enough in your lifetime to actually meet one of your idols (let alone tour with them) and they turn out to be even nicer than you could have envisioned, that is something you would truly treasure. Lucky for me, I will cherish those memories forever."
QUEENSRŸCHE: "Ronnie James Dio was undoubtedly one of heavy metal's greatest performers and will continue to influence the world of heavy metal forever. He was certainly a very big influence on QUEENSRŸCHE and along the way became a cherished friend too. We will all miss him greatly, but Ronnie will live on every time we raise our metal horns high! The man on the silver mountain will always be our rainbow in the dark."
Mikael Åkerfeldt/Opeth: "There is a massive hole in my heart. I was fortunate enough to meet him and share a few drinks with him once, and it's a memory I will treasure to the end of my days. He blew my mind, quite honestly. Thank you, Ronnie James Dio, for everything!
Tim "Ripper" Owens: "We have lost a great human being and the best singer of rock in the world. Ronnie was my hero and my friend, I will miss him and his kind words. He taught me so much on stage and off stage."
Ozzy Osbourne: "I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. Metal has truly lost one of its greatest voices. My heart goes out to his family and to his many fans. Love and respect."
RIP \m/
And NZ's TV3 news (the one i happened to be watching at the time) spends the princely sum of 30seconds (if that) reporting it.
From: http://www.skullsnbones.com/profiles/blogs/the-metal-world-reacts-to-dios
Scrolling through Blabbermouth, I found some great reflections on DIO from numerous legends in the metal world. I still can't believe he is gone, but his legend will always live on. These quotes add to his story of being a great singer, performer, and a great human being. Here are some of my favorite quotes:
Judas Priest: "We are filled with great sadness at the terrible news about our friend Ronnie James Dio. Our condolences and love go to Wendy [Dio, Ronnie's wife/manager] and Ronnie's family. Ronnie was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed."
Mike Portnoy: "Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio... one of the greatest of all time. Looks like Dime, Randy, Cliff, and Bonzo just scored the ultimate singer. This is one of the saddest days in metal ever."
Scott Ian: "Rest in peace, Ronnie James Dio. Horns at half mast. Such a huge loss..."
Tony Iommi: "Ronnie was one of the nicest people you could ever meet, we had some fantastic times together. Ronnie loved what he did, making music and performing on stage. He loved his fans so much. He was a kind man and would put himself out to help others. I can honestly say it’s truly been an honor to play at his side for all these years, his music will live on forever. Our thoughts are with Wendy Dio who stood by Ronnie until the end, he loved her very much. The man with the magic voice is a star amongst stars, a true professional. I’ll miss you so much my dear friend."
IRON MAIDEN: "Ronnie was not only an incredibly gifted singer but also a wonderfully warm, intelligent and generous person and this shone through both on and off stage leaving a positive mark on everyone he came into contact with. A longstanding friend of MAIDEN, we played many shows together over the years and we will all miss him greatly. The world has lost an irreplaceable talent and, first and foremost, one of the finest human beings you could ever wish to meet."
"Lemmy" Kilmister: "I'm truly upset, especially since he seemed to be rallying at the Golden Gods show [on April 8, 2010 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, California]. Bon Voyage, Ronnie. Rest in peace. I'm devastated."
Kerry King: I know I was lucky to have known Ronnie. One of the nicest guys in the business, without a doubt. He will be hugely missed."
Glenn Hughes: "Ronnie was a true leader of heavy metal... an icon and a visionary... There will never be another like him. Ronnie gave me wisdom, and showed me great compassion when he was in ELF, all those years ago, when we were on tour together in my time in DEEP PURPLE. He was a beautiful soul, kind, considerate and a wonderful teacher. "
Lars Ulrich: "“Ronnie, your voice impacted and empowered me, your music inspired and influenced me, and your kindness touched and moved me. Thank you."
KISS: "We mourn the tragic passing of the great Ronnie James Dio. In addition to his powerhouse vocal ability, Ronnie was a true gentleman who always emanated great warmth and friendship to us and everyone around him. We will miss him."
Robb Flynn/Machine Head: "Dio was a true gentleman. Would I have found metal without him? Maybe. But man, I feel so very fortunate to have had Ronnie James Dio as my first guide into the awesome world of metal. Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything you've done for music, Ronnie."
Nikki Sixx: "Ronnie was one of the kindest souls I have ever met and his talent was beyond inspirational to so many of us. I still have this image of him standing on stage in front of 100,000 belting out 'Man on the Silver Mountain' and remember the shivers it sent up my spine. He will be missed by all of us."
Arch Enemy: "A master of his craft and a true gentleman. Funny, smart and witty. He will be much missed by the ARCH ENEMY camp. Dio's voice will echo in eternity!"
Shawn Drover/MEGADETH: "If you are lucky enough in your lifetime to actually meet one of your idols (let alone tour with them) and they turn out to be even nicer than you could have envisioned, that is something you would truly treasure. Lucky for me, I will cherish those memories forever."
QUEENSRŸCHE: "Ronnie James Dio was undoubtedly one of heavy metal's greatest performers and will continue to influence the world of heavy metal forever. He was certainly a very big influence on QUEENSRŸCHE and along the way became a cherished friend too. We will all miss him greatly, but Ronnie will live on every time we raise our metal horns high! The man on the silver mountain will always be our rainbow in the dark."
Mikael Åkerfeldt/Opeth: "There is a massive hole in my heart. I was fortunate enough to meet him and share a few drinks with him once, and it's a memory I will treasure to the end of my days. He blew my mind, quite honestly. Thank you, Ronnie James Dio, for everything!
Tim "Ripper" Owens: "We have lost a great human being and the best singer of rock in the world. Ronnie was my hero and my friend, I will miss him and his kind words. He taught me so much on stage and off stage."
Ozzy Osbourne: "I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. Metal has truly lost one of its greatest voices. My heart goes out to his family and to his many fans. Love and respect."
RIP \m/
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