Some of the biggest vocalists in rock and metal are lined up to appear on a Ronnie James Dio tribute album, which should be released towards the end of the year. (more…)

Ronnie James Dio’s autobiography is to be published in 2013. (more…)

Previously unreleased early recordings from Ronnie James Dio have just been put out. (more…)

The Hear ‘N Aid single Stars is to be re-released. (more…)

Dan Reed has done a version of Dio’s Holy Diver, and is to release this as a charity single. (more…)

Geoff Barton, Classic Rock’s Editor At Large, will be the subject of an hour-long programme on Planet Rock this Sunday (August 21). (more…)

WHO: Bloodstock Open Air Festival

WHERE: Catton Hall, Derbyshire

WHEN: Thursday, August 11 – Sunday, August 14 (more…)

This week, we’ve got a compilation from an all-time great, some blues rock, a classic AOR re-release and a bunch of prog rockers getting all scientific. (more…)

This week we offer you Ozzy, Black Country Communion, Rory Gallagher and lots of other musical goodies – some new, others not so new. (more…)

This week sees the welcome swing back into action of two classic American names, a compilation from another bunch of US masters. A book soundtrack putt. A newish eagle-eyed all girl band and a member of Trust holes out on a solo release. (more…)