Wendy wants Iommi/Geezer/Vinny to continue on...

http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=149951

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Wendy Dio, the wife/manager of legendary heavy metal singer Ronnie James Dio, has told VH1 Radio that she encourages the surviving members of HEAVEN & HELL — Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice — to work together again under a different moniker.

"I don't know what they're doing right now," she said. "I know that Geezer's been asked several times, and he's just ... he took it very hard. I don't really know what they're doing right now. They should do something else, with Vinny, too. I mean, the band was amazing, an amazing band and they should carry on to do something. It won't be called HEAVEN & HELL but whatever they call it, it will be great, it will be amazing."

Wendy's awesome. I figured Tony & Geezer are gonna stick together no matter what but I think it's cool she said Vinny should be involved too. That tribute concert really got me interested. I'd really love to see Glenn Hughes or Jorn as the singer.

Classy. I could see this working with Hughes.

TheNazgul wrote:

Classy. I could see this working with Hughes.

Me too. I so want Hughes to join them and create something new and awesome. Hughes is close with Iommi and they respect each other so much, I could see it happening. I love all 3 albums Hughes has worked on with Iommi. I hope Wendy's wishes come true.

Hughes would be awesome.

I'd personally also love to see them hook up with....say...Messiah Marcolin.

I'd rather seen them continue with Tony Martin

Gilbert wrote:

I'd rather seen them continue with Tony Martin

Yeah!

Angelcake Adonisus Fox wrote:

Hughes would be awesome.

I'd personally also love to see them hook up with....say...Messiah Marcolin.

Indeed that would be a great combo, but Marcolin is way to much a Prima donna for them to put up with. They need a level headed person. I think Jorn is the best fit, since it would be new and fresh. Hughes would be great but we have been there already.

Gilbert wrote:

I'd rather seen them continue with Tony Martin

True that!

I'd be interested to see if they do indeed get together and continue.

I got this message on Facebook today from the Ripper Owens fan page. Could be total B.S., but you never know.

"Word is Wendy Dio is talking to Iommi and Butler about working with the Ripper on new material....SPREAD THE WORD! RIPPER PLUS SABBATH! WHAT AN AMAZING BAND THAT WOULD BE! so get the word out, let ppl know this is what WE THE FANS WANT!...i think a facebook group is on the way and i will spread word of that when it is up and running!"

Fat Freddy wrote:

I got this message on Facebook today from the Ripper Owens fan page. Could be total B.S., but you never know.

"Word is Wendy Dio is talking to Iommi and Butler about working with the Ripper on new material....SPREAD THE WORD! RIPPER PLUS SABBATH! WHAT AN AMAZING BAND THAT WOULD BE! so get the word out, let ppl know this is what WE THE FANS WANT!...i think a facebook group is on the way and i will spread word of that when it is up and running!"

Ripper? No thanks, JAJA. Jorn would be a perfect fit

I just wish Dio was still alive... :^(

But, she is right. These are our old school fathers of metal and should carry on. Even if the music comes out crappy we as listeners/fans and musicians will all be awaiting what will/could come from them. Because when they are gone, they will be silenced from new music and expression. No one should be silenced of expression... and the boys of Black Sabbath should march on... :^)

Gilbert wrote:

I'd rather seen them continue with Tony Martin

That would be cool!

Russell Allen would be AMAZING in that line-up!

Maybe they could do a tour with Ian Gillan and call it "Born Again"?

Forget Hughes, Gillan or even Tony Martin. Inject some young blood into that group.

I'm not too familiar with Jorn, but he seems to have the pipes for it. I personally wouldn't object to Tim Owens either. Is Russell Allen under 50? Give him the gig and quit living in the past, ya old farts!

Russell Allen is my age, I believe...

Shawn Of Fire wrote:

Russell Allen is my age, I believe...

Under 40? Perfect.

How's about you, Mr. Of Fire. You got the cojones to stand at the mic in front of Iommi?

Tony Martin, i insist. He made magic with Black Sabbath. Just listen to Headless Cross and Eternal Idol.

ultmetal wrote:

Maybe they could do a tour with Ian Gillan and call it "Born Again"?

That'd be the best