RIP Dio

droidspawn · Post by **droidspawn** » 17 May 2010, 03:19

He has passed. I am sad.

*cranks Heaven and Hell*

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 17 May 2010, 03:24

What we need is a poll to determine whether he is dead or not.

Mutilator · Post by **Mutilator** » 17 May 2010, 05:49

Another big loss in metal.

A legend with a great voice has passed.

I am glad I saw Heaven and hell on Graspop a few years back.

I'm not particulary a fan but it was a very high quality performance that really got me into it.

RIP DIO \m/ \m/

Shredlord · Post by **Shredlord** » 17 May 2010, 07:19

[quote name="Verbal"]What we need is a poll to determine whether he is dead or not.[/quote]

We don't need a fucking poll--how about a quote from his wife?

"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away. "

This is a very dark, sad day. He was the best.

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 17 May 2010, 08:50

Oh my...I can't believe this.

djonni greazo · Post by **djonni greazo** » 17 May 2010, 14:39

[quote name="Mutilator"]

\m/ RIP DIO \m/

[/quote]

ANGEL OF DESEASE · Post by **ANGEL OF DESEASE** » 17 May 2010, 16:34

[youtube]e5sCvCHr9gw[/youtube]

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 17 May 2010, 18:06

Dio's probably jamming with Cliff Burton and Randy Rhoads now.

[youtube]LmSt1oEIshE[/youtube]

Shredlord · Post by **Shredlord** » 17 May 2010, 20:09

[quote name="shadowalk"]Dio's probably jamming with Cliff Burton and Randy Rhoads now.

[/quote]

And Cozy Powell on drums...helluva band!

Meat Engine · Post by **Meat Engine** » 17 May 2010, 20:19

Too bad they're all fucking dead, and that's it.

Mr. P · Post by **Mr. P** » 17 May 2010, 20:23

I'll drink my next one for Dio.

Ninny · Post by **Ninny** » 17 May 2010, 21:17

He sings one of the first songs I remember enjoying http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oADfmYQWmW8 rip :(

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 17 May 2010, 21:52

[quote name="The Fu Monster"]Too bad they're all fucking dead, and that's it.[/quote]

Don't you believe in an afterlife?

Praise of Death · Post by **Praise of Death** » 18 May 2010, 04:59

[quote name="Verbal"]Don't you believe in an afterlife?[/quote]

No.

R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio \m/

Mesarthim · Post by **Mesarthim** » 18 May 2010, 05:03

sad. he sure didn't deserve it. /m\

Mesarthim · Post by **Mesarthim** » 18 May 2010, 06:45

what?

rhino · Post by **rhino** » 18 May 2010, 07:15

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 18 May 2010, 09:47

[quote name="The Fu Monster"]Too bad they're all fucking dead, and that's it.[/quote]

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 18 May 2010, 13:45

regardless of your beliefs, that's fucking lame.

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 18 May 2010, 13:46

[youtube]izLfge_iOnE[/youtube]

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 18 May 2010, 17:32

[quote name="TAM TAM"]regardless of your beliefs, that's fucking lame.

[/quote]

Isn't truth a terrible thing?

Dio and all the aforementioned will be missed, but they're missed for a reason. Dead is the cessation of life and there is no after party. Sorry to upset your fragile sensibilities with my use of someone else's quote.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 18 May 2010, 17:42

Was he not referring to Dio dying, rather than your/Fu's post?

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 18 May 2010, 22:26

[quote name="Verbal"]Was he not referring to Dio dying, rather than your/Fu's post?[/quote]

Well, if thats the case, I agree wholeheartedly. Dio dying is indeed very fucking lame.

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 19 May 2010, 00:29

No, it's just a piss poor thing to come in here and sling around. Not really appropriate, dudes.

Meat Engine · Post by **Meat Engine** » 19 May 2010, 00:58

It's totally appropriate. He's fucking dead. He's not alive in spirit, jamming somewhere. All that's left of him is what he created. Celebrate that. Let's not be delusional children and pretend otherwise.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 01:12

[quote name="The Fu Monster"]It's totally appropriate. He's fucking dead. He's not alive in spirit, jamming somewhere. All that's left of him is what he created. Celebrate that. Let's not be delusional children and pretend otherwise.[/quote]

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 01:17

Anyone remember that site I posted a link to where you could apparently watch people rot?

I can't find it.

djonni greazo · Post by **djonni greazo** » 19 May 2010, 02:00

[quote name="The Fu Monster"]It's totally appropriate. He's fucking dead. He's not alive in spirit, jamming somewhere. All that's left of him is what he created. Celebrate that. Let's not be delusional children and pretend otherwise.[/quote]

i endorse this message 100%

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 02:03

I get the impression almost all members here will.

djonni greazo · Post by **djonni greazo** » 19 May 2010, 03:39

"almost" is not good enough

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 03:45

[quote name="djonni greazo"]"almost" is not good enough

[/quote]

Not unike last year's American Idol runner-up.

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 19 May 2010, 04:28

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 06:06

Ignoring whether you agree with him or not, I can't see at all how it was inappropriate.

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 19 May 2010, 06:17

because it's a thread honoring a dude who has passed, and they come in with completely irrelevant and disrespectful "I'm an atheist you're all stupid if you believe otherwise" crap. It has no place in this thread. If you want to debate on the existance of an afterlife, open a new thread.

zim · Post by **zim** » 19 May 2010, 06:20

tam slamming in with the serious reply!

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 06:23

Then surely you also had a problem with this:

[quote name="Shredlord"]
[quote name="shadowalk"]Dio's probably jamming with Cliff Burton and Randy Rhoads now.

[/quote]

And Cozy Powell on drums...helluva band![/quote]

Meat Engine · Post by **Meat Engine** » 19 May 2010, 06:37

[quote name="TAM TAM"]because it's a thread honoring a dude who has passed, and they come in with completely irrelevant and disrespectful "I'm an atheist you're all stupid if you believe otherwise" crap. It has no place in this thread. If you want to debate on the existance of an afterlife, open a new thread.[/quote]

Suggesting that it's somehow all right that he died because he's in an afterlife is the pinnacle of disrespect. It's not all right. He is gone. His wife will never see him again. The world will never hear him sing again. The loss is a tragedy to a lot of people, and suggesting that he is anything but dead is childish. The man was a giant, and the world is poorer for his loss.

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 19 May 2010, 06:50

this is what i'm talking about, you're trying to debate something intangible. Do you hard-on bearer to somebody's funeral and debate the existence of the afterlife with the bereaved?

If someone wants to believe that he's starting a Nickleback cover band with Cliff Burton, so what? Why does someone musing on the possibility offend you so much? If nothing else they are painting themselves an enjoyable picture to honor, and perhaps ease the feelings of loss of the respected dead.

Shredlord · Post by **Shredlord** » 19 May 2010, 06:51

[quote name="Verbal"]Then surely you also had a problem with this:

[quote name="Shredlord"]
[quote name="shadowalk"]Dio's probably jamming with Cliff Burton and Randy Rhoads now.

[/quote]

And Cozy Powell on drums...helluva band![/quote][/quote]

Umm...I was merely adding on to a somewhat lighthearted, whimsical post, and suggested a drummer in the spirit of the post--I was by no means disrespecting Ronnie--he was a GOD.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 07:00

[quote name="TAM TAM"]this is what i'm talking about, you're trying to debate something intangible. Do you hard-on bearer to somebody's funeral and debate the existence of the afterlife with the bereaved?

If someone wants to believe that he's starting a Nickleback cover band with Cliff Burton, so what? Why does someone musing on the possibility offend you so much? If nothing else they are painting themselves an enjoyable picture to honor, and perhaps ease the feelings of loss of the respected dead.[/quote]

You're being inconsistent. You're saying afterlife talk is irrelevant, while defending people suggesting it exists. Don't you see the problem with that? You're giving out because people claimed there is no afterlife, but have no problem with people saying there is. And the people who said there wasn't didn't even bring it up.

If you have such a problem with people mentioning the afterlife in a thread about someone dying, then why is it only the responses that say it doesn't exest that tick you off?

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 07:03

[quote name="Shredlord"]Umm...I was merely adding on to a somewhat lighthearted, whimsical post, and suggested a drummer in the spirit of the post--I was by no means disrespecting Ronnie--he was a GOD.[/quote]

I didn't say you were.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 07:14

I just realised it was me who brought up the afterlife.

My bad.

Abzu · Post by **Abzu** » 19 May 2010, 07:20

Normally, you bring some humorous fun, Tam, but whenever the subject of death and religion come up, you just shit it all up. The fact that there is no afterlife and dead is dead is dead makes it a true tragedy that Dio and all the respected aforementioned are dead. This is why it is sad and why they are honored rather than only missed. It would not be as sad an event were there some afterlife wherein all of our respected musicians are jamming. That would just be awesome. Unfortunately, it is not true. That fact makes it no dishonor nor disrespect to the deceased to acknowledge that they are, in fact, deceased. Quite the contrary, really.

Like Gleeso said, to state that there is no afterlife is no different than stating that there is, in the context of this thread. However, we don't see you pissing and blatting about the pro-afterlife statements. It almost strikes me as if you have trouble emotionally handling the concept of those you love and/or respect not continuing on in some ethereal sense after death. It is as if the notion, when mentioned in conversational vicinity of the event, that they just do not exist anymore, that they do not love and hate and feel and see and hear etc. is more than you can handle, so you act out against the mention of it. Do not be embarrassed. That is a very, very common reaction. Still, deal with it.

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 19 May 2010, 08:43

You are completely missing my point. The point is you guys came in here swinging your athiest dicks around, telling people who believe otherwise that they are wrong, that's my problem.

I don't give two shits what anyone's beliefs are, what bothers me is one person insulting another because of their beliefs. Same thing with how you attacked Mr. Brunelle for his. You're no better than the Jonesboro fuckheads, or any other person of faith who walks around condemning anyone who doesn't believe in exactly the same thing. Have you got that through your skull yet?

fuck.

anyway, continue discussing this here: forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5283

Last I checked this was a thread about Dio.

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 08:47

Why can't people point out when somebody is wrong?

How isn't it a good thing?

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 19 May 2010, 08:51

Why do other people's beliefs bother you?

Also how do you know that any religion or faith is wrong, have you died before?

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 09:05

Come on. Seriously?

Nobody can prove it is wrong, but nobody can prove my dead goldfish isn't now in "elephant heaven" chilling with Mussolini. (They both ticked the wrong box for the lulz, you see.)

TamPron · Post by **TamPron** » 19 May 2010, 10:10

exactly, so how can you say so matter-of factly that the lack thereof is absolute truth?

shadowalk · Post by **shadowalk** » 19 May 2010, 10:16

Legendary Heavy Metal Vocalist RONNIE JAMES DIO Dies

Wendy Dio, wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio (DIO, HEAVEN & HELL, BLACK SABBATH, RAINBOW), has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:

"Today my heart is broken, Ronnie passed away at 7:45 a.m. [on Sunday] 16th May. Many, many friends and family were able to say their private goodbyes before he peacefully passed away.

"Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all.

"We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us.

"Please give us a few days of privacy to deal with this terrible loss.

"Please know he loved you all and his music will live on forever."

It was only a month ago that Dio, 67, spoke about his battle with cancer with the Artisan News Service on the "black carpet" of the Revolver Golden Gods Awards, which took place on April 8 at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles. When asked about how he had been feeling since he was diagnosed with the disease late last year, Dio said, "Well, I feel good and bad at times. It's a long process. Chemotherapy is a... I never realized what a difficult thing it was to go through. It's a real cumulative effect — the more you have, the more it piles up on top and it takes longer and longer to get over it. I find it very difficult to eat. I don't like to eat anyway, so I guess that's OK. But I know I have to. But this makes it very, very hard. But if you're determined to beat it, then you have to go with what you believe is going to beat it for you, and in this case it's that. I go to a great hospital in Houston called M.D. Anderson, which I think is the best hospital in the world, I have the best doctor in the world, Dr. Ajani, who I really trust and I really believe in, so I think I've done all the right things. It makes me feel positive about my life and positive that there is a lot more of it to live."

Earlier this month, HEAVEN & HELL canceled its summer tour plans in Europe due to Dio's treatment for stomach cancer. The band said in a statement that Dio wasn't "well enough to tour this summer. We hope that everyone understands and want to thank fans and industry colleagues for their continuing support at this time."

Born Ronald James Padavona in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Ronnie James Dio had performed with ELF, RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, and his own band DIO. Other musical projects included the collective fundraiser "Hear 'n Aid". He is widely hailed as one of the most powerful singers in heavy metal, renowned for his consistently powerful voice and for popularizing the "devil's horns" hand gesture in metal culture. He was most recently involved with HEAVEN & HELL, a project which also included former BLACK SABBATH bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice. Their first and only studio album, "The Devil You Know", was released on April 28, 2009.

In April, Dio appeared at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards in Los Angeles to accept the award for "Best Vocalist." As members of ALICE IN CHAINS presented the award to him, the crowd chanted, "Dio! Dio! Dio! Dio!"

Verbal · Post by **Verbal** » 19 May 2010, 10:36

[quote name="TAM TAM"]exactly, so how can you say so matter-of factly that the lack thereof is absolute truth?[/quote]

No one claimed it to be absolute truth. You can't claim anything to be absolute truth. For all practical purposes the afterlife "does not exist". Technically we cannot disprove the claim that the world is actually cube shaped. Can you prove people didn't fuck up every observation/experiment/etc and coincidentally come to the same erroneous conclusion that the world is round? Can you technically, 100%, absolutely, prove that hasn't happened? No, you can't. But anyone who takes the idea seriously is a very sick puppy.