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News : ‘The Legend of Dio’, a metal musical

By on January 16, 2015

Ronnie James Dio

A new Australian metal musical inspired by the life and music of legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio will soon stir from its deep slumber. Featuring songs from Dio’s wide-spanning career, music from his eponymous solo project will play alongside the classic stylings of Black Sabbath and Rainbow.

The brainchild of William Smith (H.M.A.S. Vendetta) and the members of fellow Melbourne band Barbariön, this event will see its world premiere at The Corner Hotel, Richmond in Melbourne on Friday March 6.

Each member will perform a specific part in ‘The Legend of Dio’. With Smith adopting the role of the man himself, Barbariön’s charismatic frontman Myles Tauchert “menaces in the role of Satan”. Kat Stargazer of Horizon’s Edge fame “sexes up the stage as Wendy, Dio’s lover”.

The world’s legions of Ronnie James Dio fans will soon have something to celebrate after mourning the passing of the great metal singer in 2010. The Legend of Dio, a metal musical based on the songs of Dio, Black Sabbath and Rainbow and starring Melbourne metal warriors Barbariön… With costumes, sets and plenty of quick-fire jokes The Legend of Dio offers a whole new way to enjoy Dio’s amazing music. So come, raise your devil horns and salute a true metal legend.

Presale tickets ($20) will be available soon via www.cornerhotel.com or 1300 724 867.

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Jonathon is an aspiring fantasy/sci-fi novelist and music journalist. Thanks to the influence of the music he grew up with, he has always possessed a keen interest in metal and rock. He is also a huge fan of mythology, legend, and folklore from all across the world. You should follow him on Twitter.