http://klaq.com Wed, 22 May 2013 05:16:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://klaq.com/metallica-contributing-to-dio-and-deep-purple-tribute-albums/ http://klaq.com/metallica-contributing-to-dio-and-deep-purple-tribute-albums/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 17:39:03 +0000 Amy Sciarretto http://loudwire.com/?p=58278 The loss of vocalist Ronnie James Dio to stomach cancer in 2010 still stings the hearts of metal fans, including that of the mighty Metallica. The band plans to be involved in the upcoming Dio ribute album, which will also feature Anthrax, Rob Halford and more. It turns out that Metallica even contacted Dio’s widow directly in order to get the ball rolling on their participation.

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