Popdose — The general public always thinks about Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth when talking about great thrash groups, and no one is arguing there. Some fans make it down to Exodus and Testament as well and again, they are certainly on the right path... more info

Altsounds — UK metallers Panic Cell have announced a series of European tour dates/festivals for the summer including opening the main stage to Metallica, Alice in Chains, Slayer, Megadeth, Anthrax and Mastodon at the Sonisphere festival in Prague CZ and a... more info

MTV.com News — 'He will forever be imitated but he will never be duplicated,' Zombie says of metal icon.By Ryan J. Downey Ronnie James Dio Photo: Sanctuary Records Rob Zombie, Killswitch Engage, Mastodon and Fear Factory have released statements to MTV N... more info

Undercover, Australia — Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has penned an emotional goodbye to Ronnie James Dio who died on the weekend from stomach cancer at the age of 67. more info

MTV.com News — Drummer salutes late Dio/ Black Sabbath/ Rainbow singer in long, heartfelt post on Metallica's website.By MTV News staff Ronnie James Dio Photo: Paul Natkin/WireImage When an artist has a career as long and legendary as that of heavy metal ... more info

VH1 News — Members of Metallica, Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax and other metal acts remember the late metal idol Ronnie James Dio, who died Sunday at 67. more info

MTV.com News — Members of Metallica, Slipknot, Slayer, Anthrax, more mourn the vocalist, who died Sunday.By Ryan J. Downey  Ronnie James Dio Photo: Steve Thorne/ Getty Images Friends, disciples and fans throughout the heavy metal community are rememb... more info

Starpulse — Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich has penned a moving tribute to Ronnie James Dio, while rock stars including Slash and Ozzy Osbourne have also honored the rocker, who died on Sunday. The heavy meta... more info

NME — Plus Download festival renames a stage in Dio's honour more info

ContactMusic — METALLICA drummer LARS ULRICH has penned a moving tribute to RONNIE JAMES DIO, while rock stars including SLASH and OZZY OSBOURNE have also honoured the rocker, who died on... more info