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Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund Commemorates

 10^th Anniversary with Memorial Awards Gala and Live Concert

at The Avalon Hollywood Hosted By

Radio and Television Personality Eddie Trunk

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Awards in Eight Categories Presented to Music Industry Honorees

 by Rock Music Celebrities

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The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, founded in memory of the late rock music legend, commemorated the 10^th anniversary of his passing and the formation of the charity with its 10^th Anniversary Memorial Awards Gala held on February 20, 2020 at the Avalon Hollywood.  Hosted by radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, the organization recognized honorees in eight categories—each named after songs written by Ronnie James Dio–who have played a role in either Dio’s legacy or that of the charity.

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Eddie Trunk (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Live entertainment was provided by Ronnie James Dio’s live band Dio, featuring vocalists Tim “Ripper” Owens and Oni Logan, and band members Simon Wright, Craig Goldy, Scott Warren and Bjorn Englen, and highlighted by the vocals and visuals of Ronnie James Dio. Los Angeles comedian Brian Posehn, in addition his comedic duties, performed a song from his upcoming GRANDPA METAL album accompanied by Scott Ian (Anthrax) and Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning), while local rockers Sadie & the Tribe opened the festivities with their set.

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Dio band performs

(photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Sadie and the Tribe (photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Comedian Brian Posehn (center) performed a song with musicians Scott Ian and Joey Vera (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Magician Danny Magic (right) demonstrated card tricks during the cocktail hour (shown wowing Suzy Cole, Global Head of Metal & Hard Rock at Apple Music) and auctioned off special guest packages to the Magic Castle in Hollywood to benefit the Dio Cancer Fund (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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10^th Memorial Awards Gala honorees were as follows:

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Skid Row’s Sebastian Bach (far right) presented the Master of the Moon Award to BMG executives (from left), Jeff Christian, Director, Catalog; Senior Vice-President Michael Kachko; Thomas Scherer, Executive Vice-President, Repertoire & Marketing L.A., Global Writer Services & China; and Kathy Rivkin Daum Senior Director, Films (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, Dio) presenting the Magica Award to Wyn Davis, Ronnie James Dio’s Long-Time Recording Engineer and Owner of Total Access Recording Studios (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Quiet Riot’s Frankie Banali (left) presented the Rainbow in the Dark Award to Rainbow Bar & Grill and Whisky a Go Go owner Mikael Maglieri

(Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Singer Glenn Hughes presenting the Sacred Heart Award to Dr. David Wong Professor and Associate Dean for Research, UCLA School of Dentistry and Director for UCLA Center for Oral/Head & Neck Oncology Research (COOR) for his work in developing a non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer, which has been supported by the Dio Cancer Fund (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Fred Coury of Cinderella presented the Killing the Dragon Award to Laura Heatherly, CEO of the T.J. Martell Foundation, which is dedicated to funding innovative medical research focused on finding treatments and cures for cancer, leukemia and AIDS (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Doug Aldrich (Dead Daisies, Dio) presented the Holy Diver Award to Rhino Entertainment/Warner Music Group executives Mark Pinkus, President, Rhino Entertainment & U.S. Catalog; Jason Elzy, Vice President, Communications & Marketing, Rhino Entertainment; Brian Dodd, Manager, Global Artist Brand Management, Rhino Entertainment and Jason Day, Vice President, A&R, Rhino Entertainment. (Not present and Kevin Gore, Kevin Gore, President, Global Catalog, Recorded Music & Arts Music, Warner Music Group) (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Robbie Crane of Black Star Riders (left) presenting the King of Rock ‘n Roll Award to Barry Drinkwater, Executive Chairman, Global Merchandise Services Ltd. (Photo by Gene Kirkland)

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A special award was presented by Terry Ilous (Great White, XYZ) to Oliver Shokouh, owner of Harley Davidson Glendale, in recognition of his continued support and dedication to the annual RIDE FOR RONNIE Motorcycle Ride and Concert, now in its 6^th year. It will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

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Wendy Dio greeted Oliver Shokouh of Harley Davidson Glendale before surprising him with a special award (Photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Terry Ilous on carpet prior to presenting special

award to Oliver Shokouh (Photo by Craig Newman)

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Frankie Banali addressed the crowd in an impassioned speech, revealing that he had postponed his latest chemotherapy treatment in his own battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in order to attend the Gala. (photo by Stephanie Cabral)

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Some 300 VIP attendees, among them Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath and his wife/manager Gloria Butler, newly installed Metal Blade Records President Tracy Vera, Tommy Lee of Motley Crue, Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders), John Bush (Anthrax, Armored Saint), Marty O’Brien (Lita Ford) and Rita Haney, who revealed her own recent cancer diagnosis in an interview, were treated to a gourmet dinner with wine pairings and luxury Dio Cancer Fund branded gift bags. A major silent auction and a raffle comprising unusual items and entertainment memorabilia created frenetic bidding and brought in additional revenue. Among the most popular were the luxury 6-night All-Inclusive South African Photo Safari for two at the 5-star Ezulwini Safari Lodges in Greater Kruger National Park, the oceanview cabin for next year’s “Monsters of Rock” cruise from Fort Lauderdale, FL, the 3-night stay at the magnificent two-acre Grand View Manor nestled amid the orange groves outside the quaint old town of Ojai, 10 hours of recording studio time to record, mix, and master a demo at Wyn Davis’ Total Access Studio, a bass guitar with a handpainted portrait of Geezer Butler and the specially designed diamond-studded one-of-a-kind vintage Rolex Datejust watch from the 1960’s dubbed DIO’s Sacred Heart Timepiece created especially for the Dio Cancer Fund Gala by www.darktriumph.com.

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Paul Fazio of DarkTriumph with the one-of-a-kind Dio Sacred Heart Rolex he designed for the silent auction

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Hand-painted Geezer Butler bass guitar

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Supporting the evening’s festivities were (from left) Rita Haney, Metal Blade Records President Tracy Vera; Gloria Butler, Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath and musician Joey Vera (Photo by Craig Newman)

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The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund would like to thank those who so generously donated to the Gala and Silent Auction, including Metallica’s Blackened American Whiskey, Road Radios, XIV Karats Ltd., 95.5 KLOS. Al Bane for Leather, Arbonne/Diana Hufford & Pam Lane, BMG, Burn Cottage Vineyards/Marquis Savage, DarkTriumph.com/Paul Fazio, Diana Lundin, Evoke Candles/Gina Glocker, Ezulwini Safari Game Lodges, Gene Kirkland, Glen LaFerman, Global Merchandising Services, Gloria and Geezer Butler, Grand View Manor/Wendy Dio, Jake Berry, Jeanette Poretta, John Wiseman, Kelly Chapman, Kings Care Foundation, Law Tigers, Marc Sasso, Monsters of Rock Cruise/Larry Morand, Niji Entertainment Group, Inc., PG Brunelli, Pinz Bowling Center, Q Prime/Warren Christensen, Quik Impressions Printing Co./Rick Smolke, Rainbow Bar & Grill/Mikeal Maglieri, Rhino Records/Warner Music Group, Rock of Ages Hollywood, Roclord Studio, Ron Sobel, Scot Kaufman, Silver Lining Music/Serena Furlan & Rod Kukla, South Bay Rocks/Lynn Ring, Studio 92/Robyn Richardson, The Strength Code, Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water/Cynthia Roman, TruLou Yachts, Wyn Davis/Total Access Studio AND ALL OF THE AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!!

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The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund was founded in memory of the legendary rock singer Ronnie James Dio, who lost his life to gastric cancer in 2010.  A privately funded 501(c)(3) charity organization dedicated to cancer prevention, research and education, the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund has already raised over $2 million in its short history. Monies raised have been committed to the cancer research work of the T. J. Martell Foundation for Cancer, AIDS and Leukemia Research, the gastric cancer research unit of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, where Ronnie was treated for gastric cancer during the last six months of his life, and other cancer research projects. Since 2016, the Dio Cancer Fund has also committed funds to support the research of Dr. David Wong and his team at the UCLA School of Dentistry in developing a simple, non-invasive saliva test for the early detection of cancer, which is in keeping with the Fund’s mission of cancer prevention, research and education.

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The annual DIMEBASH is an all-star jam honoring the life and legacy of “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, the late co-founder and guitarist of Pantera and Damageplan, and the unofficial kickoff party for the NAMM convention. Jose Mangin and Riki Rachtman co-hosted the event on January 16, 2020 at The Observatory OC in Santa Ana, California.

Over 5 incredible hours, artists from dozens of bands rotated on and off the stage, performing 40 songs, including Pantera classics and other legendary tunes. Sadly, this event now also honors the late Vinnie Paul, drummer of Pantera, Damageplan and Hellyeah, and Dimebag’s brother. Both men were more than stellar musicians, they were incredible human beings who brought light into so many lives. It is no surprise that their musical peers and friends show up in droves to honor their memory by playing their songs, and sharing their love for these two giants.

The one-of-a-kind lineup featured members of Accept, Act Of Defiance, Anthrax, Armored Saint, Bad Wolves, Bad Guys Wear Black, Broken Hope, Butcher Babies, Cody Jinks, Crowbar, Cypress Hill, Dylan Rose, Foo Fighters, Grim Reaper, Hatebreed, Hellyeah, In Flames, In This Moment, Iron Maidens, Kill Devil Hill, King Diamond, King’s X, Kyng, Lamb of God, Lita Ford, Pearl, Prong, Sebastian Bach, Sepultura, Stone Sour, The Haunted, Testament, Tyr, Vio-Lence and more, including the debut of Revel Ian, son of Scott Ian and Pearl Aday.

Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin kicked things off on lead vocals, performing the second song from all over the crowd, as fans surfed him from the front of the house all the way back to the stage. He also shared emotional speeches about the power of music and love and gratitude. Riki Rachtman also told stories from his days on MTV’s Headbangers Ball, where he was forced to call him “Diamond” Darrell instead of “Dimebag” due to outrageous censorship.

Ron Williams of RONZ WORLD Custom Painted Guitars delivered yet another amazing original piece, which was auctioned off, as the winner was chosen by Rita Haney, Dime’s longtime girlfriend and keeper of his legacy. Proceeds from the event will benefit music education and animal rescues.

After the show, VIP guests were able to join the artists backstage to enjoy Back Beat BBQ, which none other than Dave Grohl himself had been cooking since 8:00 that morning. This was the best pulled pork and ribs that I have ever eaten. Is there nothing this man cannot do? All in all, it was an emotional, empowering evening of entertainment and excess.

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The inaugural Megadeth’s MegaCruise set sail from Los Angeles, California to San Diego and Mexico in October 2019. One of the top bands performing was thrash legends Anthrax. Anthrax has continued to record and release outstanding music, and they blend it perfectly with their classic anthems.

Vocalist Joey Belladonna is still one of the top front men you can find anywhere, with a soaring range, and the ability to make a connection with every single fan in attendance. Riff master Scott Ian stomps and smirks his way through melodies that live in your soul.

Drummer Charlie Benante watches the beat with perfect timing, which is not easy in the thrash genre. Bassist and backup screamer Frank Bello is a ball of energy that is unleashed upon every stage he touches. Lead guitarist Jonathan Donais crushes solos, whether they are his own from the recent albums, or the classics that we all know by heart.

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Dimebash

All-Star Jam To Honor “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott

Set For Thursday, January 16

At The Observatory OC In Santa Ana, CA

Hosted By

Sirius XM’s Jose Mangin,

Featuring A Performance By

The Heavy Metal Honky-Tonk Duo

WhiskeyDick

Along With A Couple Of Surprise Debuts You Don’t Want To Miss!

With Exclusive Artist & VIP Backstage Afterparty Featuring

Dave Grohl’s BackBeat BBQ

Tickets On Sale Now

Dimebash – an all-star jam tribute to “Dimebag” Darrell Abbott, the late co-founder and guitarist of Pantera and Damageplan – is set for Thursday, January 16 at The Observatory OC in Santa Ana, California.

Rock legend Dave Grohl and many more top rock and metal artists will be on hand to honor the guitar legend 15 years after his untimely passing. The all-star jam will feature Dime’s music and some of his favorite songs, with the Texas homegrown sounds of WhiskeyDick opening the show. The full lineup of musical guests will be announced in January.

Event producer and Dimebag’s longtime partner Rita Haney said, “This year will mark the 15 year anniversary since Darrell was taken from us…even more of a reason to come together with friends and chosen family to honor the man that brought so much love and laughter to our lives…not to mention some pretty sick tuneage!!! If you’ve never experienced ‘the room’ at Dimebash, it’s something you can’t describe – the love, the unity, the smiles, the magic. It’s a special kind of vibe you have to check out at least once for yourself. Then you’ll almost know what it’s like to have Dime physically in the room.”

The 2019 Dimebash and BackBeat BBQ included special guests such as Dave Grohl, Corey Taylor, Rex Brown, Scott Ian, Charlie Benante, Dave Lombardo, and many more. Check out some highlights here: https://youtu.be/Po6PxgQTi_g

The all-ages event, which also serves as the unofficial kick-off for the Winter NAMM show, starts at 7:00 PM and will be hosted by the metal ambassador himself, Jose Mangin (Affliction / SiriusXM). Tickets are available for $33 (plus fees) via www.DimebagDarrell.com. There will also be lots of great raffle prizes to win throughout the night.

A very limited number of VIP ticket upgrades are also available and will include access to the event’s private artist afterparty, featuring a feast cooked up by pitmaster Dave Grohl. VIP pass holders will also have access to The Observatory’s private VIP balcony with bar and restroom, and an exclusive commemorative laminate and poster. A general admission ticket must be purchased prior to the VIP upgrade.

Dimebash 2020 partners include Metal Blade, Dunlop Manufacturing, Dean Guitars, BackBeat BBQ, and Affliction. Proceeds from the event will benefit music education and animal rescues.

The Observatory OC is located at 3503 S. Harbor Blvd. in Santa Ana, CA.

To further celebrate Dimebag’s life, fans can order Dimevision Vol. 2: Roll With It Or Get Rolled Over via Metal Blade Records here:

 https://www.metalblade.com/dimevision/#order

Dimevision Vol. 2… is a true celebration of Dimebag and how he lived his life. The DVD/CD set includes classic video clips as well as five demos picked from a vast catalog that  Dimebag accrued starting in 1984 when longtime girlfriend Rita Haney gave him his first 4-track. Dimevision Vol. 2 also includes never before published photos from Stephanie Cabral, dates, stories, and notes on the five tracks. Rita worked in collaboration with Daryl “Bobby Tongs” Arnberger–who was one of Dimebag‘s closest friends and an official videographer for Pantera and Damageplan—and film editor Rob Fenn to choose 33 segments for Dimevision Vol. 2.

For more information on Dimebash 2020, visit:

www.DimebagDarrell.com

www.facebook.com/dimebagdarrell

@dimebagdarrell

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Crobot is one of the most engaging and entertaining live rock bands you may ever see. Big stage or small, they put their all into their performances. Saturday night, May 25, 2019, at the Brick By Brick in San Diego, California was no exception. On the final night of their tour with The Damned Things and He Is Legend, vocalist Brandon Yeagley, guitarist Chris Bishop and drummer Dan Ryan were energetic, exciting and exhilirating as they tore through their funk rock set. As they wrapped up their final song, Yeagley suddenly left the stage, apparently ill. For their encore, Bishop explained that a special guest would have to take over on vocals, none other than the Macho Man, Randy Savage (Yeagley). He snapped into a Slim Jim, and launched into White Zombie’s ‘Thunderkiss ’65’ using Savage’s voice and catch phrases. It was hilarious and performed brilliantly. The cherry on the top of an amazing night at the Brick.

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The Damned Things SD19

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He Is Legend SD19

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