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DIO DISCIPLES ALL THE HITS FROM RONNIE JAMES DIO LIVE! DE PUL, UDEN - 19th June 2011 DOORS OPEN: 19:30 | SHOWTIME: 20:15 | PRESALE: 24,00 EURO | BOXOFFICE: 27,50 EURO BUY TICKETS ONLINE  DIO DISCIPLES are: Rudy Sarzo - bass (ex-Whitesnake, Ozzy, Quiet Riot) Craig Goldy - guitar (long term Dio guitarist) Simon Wright - drums (ex-AC/DC, DIO) Tim 'Ripper' Owens - vocals (Judas Priest) Toby Jepson - vocals (ex-Little Angels & Fastway) Because of Sarzo's commitment to BLUE ÖYSTER CULT, James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, WHITE LION) will join the band for the European dates until Rudy becomes available. Wright (AC/DC, DIO, UFO, MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, RHINO BUCKET) played drums in DIO for 1990's "Lock Up The Wolves" album. He left the band in 1991 when Ronnie James Dio rejoined BLACK SABBATH. Wright returned to DIO in 1999 and remained the band's drummer until Ronnie's death. Vinny Appice was the DIO drummer from 1993 to 1999. On guitar is longtime DIO member Craig Goldy (ROUGH CUTT, GIUFFRIA, DAVID LEE ROTH, DIO) who made his DIO debut on 1985's "Sacred Heart" album. On keyboards is 15-year DIO and HEAVEN & HELL veteran Scott Warren. Scott made his DIO debut on 1996's "Angry Machines" album. On bass is the multi-talented James Lomenzo (MEGADETH, BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, SLASH'S SNAKEPIT, HAIL!, WHITE LION, DAVID LEE ROTH). On vocals is Tim "Ripper" Owens (JUDAS PRIEST, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN'S RISING FORCE, BEYOND FEAR, ICED EARTH, HAIL!, CHARRED WALLS OF THE DAMNED). Joining Owens on vocals from Manchester, U.K. is Toby Jepson (LITTLE ANGELS, FASTWAY, GUN, TOBY AND THE WHOLE TRUTH). Commented Ronnie James Dio's widow and manager Wendy: "There will never be another Ronnie, but we want to keep his music alive and hope you will support the band and become one of the DIO DISCIPLES." This is a great band, some of whom are legends in their own right, and will play the legendary songs of Ronnie James Dio's career. In every way, a greatest hits set. Support Act: THE RODS THE RODS are a classic heavy metal trio that rocked their way through the 80's with a powerful, raw energy that led them on tours with some of today's greatest metal bands—Judas Priest, Ozzy, Motorhead, and Metallica, to name just a few. THE RODS are: David "Rock" Feinstein - Guitar, Vocals Carl Canedy - Drums, Vocals Garry Boronaro - Bass, Vocals DOORS OPEN: 19:30 | SHOWTIME: 20:15 | PRESALE: 24,00 EURO | BOXOFFICE: 27,50 EURO BUY TICKETS ONLINE  |