The future of Dio

Metal graduate Number of posts : 375 Age : 50

Has anyone heard RJD mention anything concerning the future of Dio?

I am such a selfish person, that I want RJD to be around forever making music. I know he has the new Heaven and Hell album being made, but does he plan to continue to work on Dio after that, the guy is pushing almnost 66 years old now.

Metal is Forever Number of posts : 5704 Age : 49

He's like 65 years old so let's just enjoy it while it lasts.

Metal is my Life Number of posts : 26657 Age : 55

The last I had heard was he was going to the new Heaven And Hell album and then get back to work with Dio.

Subject: Re: The future of Dio Tue Jan 29, 2008 5:34 pm

I promised my kiddo she could go to see him if he's still alive and rockin' when she's 10. SO, 2 1/2 years to go, Dio!!

Bukkake Tsunami Number of posts : 25557 Age : 53

Pure speculation on my part, but Dio doesn't seem to be the type of guy to just sit back and retire. I would imagine that little guy will just keep churning out music as long as people keep buying them, whether it's for Dio (the band), Sabbath or just taking on guest spots on other peoples albums.

Subject: Re: The future of Dio Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:26 pm

It's weird to think....but some of our original metal "gods" will be pushing or hitting 70!!! Soon! Can you imagine in 10 years a mid-70's Dio still belting them out?!?!

It'll be interesting to watch this play out.....

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scottmitchell74 wrote:: It's weird to think....but some of our original metal "gods" will be pushing or hitting 70!!! Soon! Can you imagine in 10 years a mid-70's Dio still belting them out?!?!

It'll be interesting to watch this play out.....

In 10 years a lot of our Metal God will be dead...! Shocked

Metal graduate Number of posts : 375 Age : 50

Ace Frehley... you have now depressed me!!! LOL!!!

Metal is in my blood Number of posts : 3361 Age : 51

RJD has always seemed ageless to me. Somehow I think he has many, many more years of metal ahead of him.

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RJD in 10 more years...

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Master Sailboat Number of posts : 9301 Age : 45

the music will out live the man. that's good enough for me.

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Metal graduate Number of posts : 340 Age : 43

10 years from now ronnie will be 5 inches shorter...so that would make him how tall?

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Dio keeps himself healthy. Barring any sort of unforseen ailment (heart attack, etc.), I imagine he'll be doing music well into the final twilight of his life. He initially said that he wasn't going to do a Heaven and Hell album, that he wanted to finish up the second and third Magica albums. But that was before the Heaven And Hell tour, and by all accounts the band got on great and had a blast. They sure did sound pretty awesome!

I'm sure the money played a key role, but at this point I think Dio has enough integrity to not do something like this solely for the money. I imagine in about two years Dio will start on his next solo album.

nOOb master Number of posts : 4429 Age : 35

lets just hope the new heaven and hell album is up to scratch although IMO i think it may nod to dehumanizer rather than heaven and hell soundwise at least

the noe time i saw dio live he really gave it everything so i cant see him retiring

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If the new H&H album is anything like the 3 new songs on the comp, it will be amazing!!

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37954 Age : 54

I believe Dio keeps himself youthful by cryogenically freezing himself in between projects. When it's time for a new Dio or Heaven and Hell album, then Wendy just goes down to the basement and thaws him out.

If he keeps that regimen up he'll be around for another 40 years at least. Laughing

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I wouldn't call him "youthful" at all...he looks his age...

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37954 Age : 54

Shawn Of Fire wrote:: I wouldn't call him "youthful" at all...he looks his age...

True, but his voice is ageless and that's the important thing!!

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Fat Freddy wrote:

Shawn Of Fire wrote:: I wouldn't call him "youthful" at all...he looks his age...

True, but his voice is ageless and that's the important thing!!

Absolutely...he sounds just as strong on "Live At Radio City" as he does on "Rising"...

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I love Dio, but he sounded congested on the Live At Radio City gig. Maybe it was an off night.

Metal, Movies, Beer Number of posts : 37954 Age : 54

Haven't heard the Live @ Radio City gig but he still sounded phenomenal on the live DVD he did @ Roseland during the KILLING THE DRAGON tour...

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spectrefate wrote:: I love Dio, but he sounded congested on the Live At Radio City gig. Maybe it was an off night.

Off night?? You gotta be kidding! Laughing very hard

He was fantastic on the DVD! I'm sure some of it was touched up, but still...he killed!

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2256 Age : 40

Dio still sings really good live - but I'd say that he sings some songs amazingly well, while others do not sound as great. For example, Neon Nights - He sounds tired and breathless at times and cannot hold the tunes as long, but I cannot blame him, as he is around 66 years Old - While, for example, the Mob Rules sound as good as ever.

- While Ronnie sounds like he has always done, there is still this little thing, even on the album versions, that show his age - You can just hear that it is a pretty old guy singing - None the less, he still sounds great.

Long Live Ronnie James Dio - The Grandfather of Heavy Metal!

nOOb master Number of posts : 4429 Age : 35

Mglaffas81 wrote:: Dio still sings really good live - but I'd say that he sings some songs amazingly well, while others do not sound as great. For example, Neon Nights - He sounds tired and breathless at times and cannot hold the tunes as long, but I cannot blame him, as he is around 66 years Old - While, for example, the Mob Rules sound as good as ever.

- While Ronnie sounds like he has always done, there is still this little thing, even on the album versions, that show his age - You can just hear that it is a pretty old guy singing - None the less, he still sounds great.

Long Live Ronnie James Dio - The Grandfather of Heavy Metal!

i must say he sounded good on neon knights. he even pointed at me becuase i was singing along which was cool. that gig was probably my favourite ever

Heart of Metal Number of posts : 2256 Age : 40

TheGooch wrote:

Mglaffas81 wrote:: Dio still sings really good live - but I'd say that he sings some songs amazingly well, while others do not sound as great. For example, Neon Nights - He sounds tired and breathless at times and cannot hold the tunes as long, but I cannot blame him, as he is around 66 years Old - While, for example, the Mob Rules sound as good as ever.

- While Ronnie sounds like he has always done, there is still this little thing, even on the album versions, that show his age - You can just hear that it is a pretty old guy singing - None the less, he still sounds great.

Long Live Ronnie James Dio - The Grandfather of Heavy Metal!

i must say he sounded good on neon knights. he even pointed at me becuase i was singing along which was cool. that gig was probably my favourite ever

That's great. I was just judging out of the performance on the CD - Maybe he just didn't sound that great in that Neon Nights performance. He still rules, of course

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