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An (Un)Holy Deep Dive into Dio

by Bob Ruggiero November 13, 2025

Music journalist Martin Popoff digs deep to detail the records of Dio, the heavy metal outfit fronted by Ronnie James Dio.

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Robb Flynn and Machine Head Have A Monster Show on Tap For Houston

Cameron MartinezJanuary 21, 2020January 10, 2025

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Metallica Carries the Torch for Stadium Rock at NRG

Nathan SmithJune 12, 2017June 12, 2017

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Ozzy and Black Sabbath Close the Book on One Hell of a Career

Nathan SmithNovember 9, 2016October 24, 2019

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Metal’s Problem With Women Is Not Going Away Anytime Soon

Kristy LoyeNovember 11, 2015October 24, 2019

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Five Crazy Rock Myths: “Evil Backwards Message” Edition

Chris LaneNovember 10, 2015October 24, 2019

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We Asked Some Extreme-Metal Bands If They Believe Their Own Songs

Kristy LoyeOctober 30, 2015October 24, 2019

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Five Criticisms of Heavy Metal That Don’t Add Up

Chris LaneMay 13, 2015October 24, 2019

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The Top 40 Charting Hard-Rock Songs: Part 2

Brian MooreAugust 20, 2014January 17, 2019

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Venomous Maximus Prepare for the Coming of the Firewalker

Nathan SmithJuly 3, 2014January 17, 2019

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Every Metal Subgenre Began as a Black Sabbath Song

Nathan SmithJuly 25, 2013January 17, 2019

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Louder Than Hell: Feast Upon The Heaviest Metal Book In Recorded History

Bob RuggieroJune 14, 2013January 17, 2019

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Who Are the Greatest Metal Bands In Texas Music History?

Craig HlavatyAugust 21, 2012January 17, 2019

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10 Iron Maiden T-Shirts Sure to Prove Your Metal Cred

Nathan SmithAugust 17, 2012January 17, 2019

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Girls, Girls, Girls At 25: Anatomy of a Strip-Club Classic

Nathan SmithMay 17, 2012January 17, 2019

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Last Night: Meshuggah & Baroness at House of Blues

Nathan SmithApril 30, 2012January 17, 2019

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Up The Irons!: Iron Maiden’s The Number Of The Beast Turns 30

Craig HlavatyApril 12, 2012January 17, 2019

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Lacuna Coil’s Cristina Scabbia Talks Gigantour, Dark Adrenaline

Nathan SmithMarch 1, 2012January 17, 2019

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Sweet Feet: Dave Lombardo And Double Bass-Drum Domination

Nathan SmithFebruary 16, 2012January 17, 2019

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The Warning: The 10 Heaviest Albums Before Black Sabbath

Nathan SmithFebruary 13, 2012January 17, 2019