411 Mania — In part impelled by the tragic death of Ronnie James Dio, it's classic metal week in the 3Ls! more info

Popdose — There was no question as to which artist I wanted to feature this week in Bootleg City — one of my all-time favorites, Ronnie James Dio, who died of stomach cancer on May 16. Coming back from a baseball game last Sunday, I checked my phone and saw ... more info

411 Mania — The church accuses Dio of hating God... more info

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