Starpulse — Ronnie James Dio's widow has urged the rocker's fans and friends not to turn on religious right protesters who plan to picket outside the late Black Sabbath and Rainbow star's memorial service in... more info

NME — Members of the Westboro Baptist Church say Dio 'is currently residing in hell' more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Ronnie James Dio's widow has urged the rocker's fans and friends not to turn on religious right protesters who plan to picket outside the late Black Sabbath and Rainbow star's memorial service in Los Angeles on May 30. more info

Metalsucks — Dio died. Isis broke-up. Bret Michaels is back in the hospital. And I just used Dio, Isis, and Bret Michaels in one thought-stream, which, I’m sure, offended somebody. Luckily, we did manage to have some fun this week: Sick of it All’s Lou Kolle... more info

Metalsucks — When you tune into the premiere broadcast of The Second Annual Revolver Golden Gods Awards tomorrow night on VH1 classic, you’ll see the final public appearance of our beloved Ronnie James Dio. You’ll also see Jerry Cantrell and Mike Inez of Alic... more info

Metal Injection — In the wake of Dio's passing, we've seen an outpouring of tributes from metal bands far and wide, we've seen an idiot post some terribly unfunny jokes at Dio's expense, but it wouldn't be a party unless the Baptist church got... more info

Metalsucks — God hates fags, Dio, and a decent fashion sense. We’ve been flooded with e-mails this morning from fans who have been outraged to learn that the Westboro Baptist Church plans to picket Dio’s public memorial service on May 30. And while protesting... more info

Pop Candy — Happy, happy Friday! I congratulate all of you on surviving the week. Last night I watched a little comedy, including the Parks and Recreation ... more info

ContactMusic — Fans of heavy metal legend RONNIE JAMES DIO will get their chance to say goodbye at a public memorial in Los Angeles on 30 May (10).Tributes have flooded in since Dio... more info

The Quietus — Joel McIver remembers the late Black Sabbath, Dio, Rainbow, Heaven & Hell and Elf frontman more info