You'll wanna read this article!

olivious the drummer · Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 4:58 am Post subject: You'll wanna read this article!

unfortunately my work browser wont let me read this in full by try the link:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/17386/200230

Wendy talks about the upcoming music releases, the biography and some magica tracks which are to be released - THIS IS BIG
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eiricd · Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 30

the bootleg box....I like the sound of that!!

and I can't wait to read Ronnie's book

olivious the drummer · Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 5:24 am Post subject:

THE FULL ARTICLE:

New Music, Memoirs Planned for Ronnie James Dio
The late metal singer's wife to launch a new Dio-centered label in November

When Ronnie James Dio passed away from stomach cancer in May, he was in the midst of launching a record label with his wife and manager, Wendy Dio. The future of the company — which they planned to call Niji Entertainment Group, and would use to release recordings by Dio and other artists — was thrown into doubt. But Wendy Dio now tells Rolling Stone that she will launch the label herself, with several releases scheduled for November. Meanwhile, she has been shopping Ronnie's memoirs with an agent.

The Devil You Know: See Ronnie James Dio's life in photos:

[url]http://www.rollingstone.com/music/photos/18092/106499[url]

Niji will get rolling on November 9th, when they release the double-disc set Dio at Donington UK: Live 1983 and 1987, which collects two vintage performances by Dio's solo group. The '83 performance, Wendy explains, "was the first appearance in the UK of the Dio band — it's very energetic." Four years later, the band came with a different lineup and "a lot more songs under their belt." The first disc represents "a new, young band coming out of the box," says Wendy, "and then the [second disc] is a more seasoned band."

As for the memoirs, Dio completed most of the book before he died. "I'm just going to finish the end parts of it," Wendy explains. "It's actually [intended as] a three-book deal — the memoirs of Ronnie, a book of illustrated lyrics, and a photo book."

Niji plans two other releases this year, both on November 23rd: A reissue of Holy Diver , Dio's 1983 solo debut, on 180 gram vinyl; and Bitten by the Beast, an album by Ronnie's cousin, David "Rock" Feinstein. Feinstein played with Dio in Elf, and also in a band called the Rods. "Ronnie recorded two songs with him last year," Wendy says. "One of the songs is called 'Metal Will Never Die,' and will be featured on that CD."

Wendy also turned up a few more tracks recorded after "Metal Will Never Die." These were intended for parts two and three of the Magica series, which Dio launched in 2000. " He wrote one song, called 'Electra,' which we put on the Tournado box set, which was just 1,500 copies," Wendy says. "Then he'd written two or three more songs. They will be released."

In 2011 the label will release a mammoth 16-album vinyl-or-CD box set, For the Record: The Complete Dio Vinyl Collection, plus The Complete Bootleg Box . ("There are a lot of [performances] from strange places," Wendy says of the Bootleg Box . "It will span over all the years that we have"). Also forthcoming: Elf vinyl reissues, and a DVD release of the import VHS video, Super Rock Japan 1985.

Tracklist for Dio at Donington UK: Live 1983 and 1987

CD 1: 1983

1. Stand Up and Shout

2. Straight Through the Heart

3. Children of the Sea

4. Rainbow in the Dark

5. Holy Diver

6. Drum Solo

7. Stargazer

8. Guitar Solo

9. Heaven and Hell

10. Man on the Silver Mountain

11. Starstruck

12. Man on the Silver Mountain (Reprise)

CD 2: 1987

1. Dream Evil

2. Neon Knights

3. Naked in the Rain

4. Rock and Roll Children

5. Long Live Rock n’ Roll

6. The Last in Line

7. Children of the Sea

8. Holy Diver

9. Heaven and Hell

10. Man on the Silver Mountain

11. All the Fools Sailed Away

12. The Last in Line (Reprise)

13. Rainbow in the Dark[/url]
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Hazza · Joined: 02 Nov 2007 Posts: 31

Unfortunately the unbroadcast encore of "Evil Eyes" from Donington '83 doesn't look like it's included...but very good news elsewhere. Or at least as good as it can be... Crying or Very sad

adiszul · Holy Diver Joined: 12 Nov 2009 Posts: 185 Location: Poland

fantastic news!!! 3 never released songs and the book...
i am looking forward to new releases.

news of the month for me
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StargazerGeisha · Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 7:33 pm Post subject:

I'm sure the book will be a great read!

olivious the drummer · Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:33 am Post subject:

Personally I am very excited by all this! I feel sure there is also more to follow.
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usuakari · Joined: 06 Nov 2006 Posts: 51 Location: Ottawa

It's great to read, though I am a bit sad that there isn't a complete Magica II (I was holding out a bit of hope there). Still, 3 more songs like Elektra would be incredible!
I must say to Niji, though, as far as it goes: vinyl is really 90% dead. I love Dio, and the re-releases/box set ideas sound great, but I have no record player and will never buy a vinyl record, for any reason, ever again. Many younger fans have never even owned an LP.
Remastered cds, bonus tracks, dvds, books? YES!! But please don't put all of your energy into a medium that very few fans actually use anymore. Just my respectful opinion:)
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Jeffrey · Killing The Dragon Joined: 30 Jan 2006 Posts: 324

All excellent news for us. I know that the production will do
Ronnie justice. Will be good to hear what he was working on, but sad he did not get to finish his Magica series.

He tried to do so much. Keep up a solo career, continue with his
Sabbath family, tour around the world. Heck, after a "vacation" having gone on only 1 trip, I am tired from that piece of traveling.
He was so devoted to his work and music. It shows in his product.

Jeffrey
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M60 · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 30 Location: Denmark

Great news, about the unreleased tracks. I am certainly also looking forward to the book, boxsets and various other releases.
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eiricd · Joined: 12 May 2006 Posts: 30

Vinyl is the only physical musical product which increases in sales from year to year. makes perfect sense to me.

I suppose maybe a Magica II ep of some sorts will be released then?
I wonder how big the bootleg box will be!!! they must have tons of great stuff available? perhaps several volumes?

I'm also eager to find out what filmed shows they have access to. complete dvds of of the various previews on the facebook page would be superb.
also; they make a point at the site to include "blu-ray" - so I'm wondering what shows they have in the archive which are shot on film or in HD, as opposed to regular video...