Any tribute to Ronnie James Dio begins with a conundrum for the artists involved. It’s Ronnie James Dio, one of the greatest singers to ever grace rock music, an iconic voice that can’t be duplicated. You May Also Like: Ronnie James Dio moved into the spotlight with the dark, upliftingRead More

So, what will the Mike Portnoy-less Adrenaline Mob sound like? Well, pretty much like the version of the band with Portnoy, but perhaps even less interesting. You May Also Like: Neal Morse Band, “The Grand Experiment” (2015): One Track Mind

I kind of chuckled when I saw that Adrenaline Mob had chosen three Ronnie James Dio-related songs for its eight-song covers EP, but now I get it. You May Also Like: Carmine and Vinny Appice – Drum Wars Live! (2014) Ronnie James Dio moved into the spotlight with the dark,Read More

The debut of the supergroup featuring former Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, Symphony X singer Russell Allen, Sonic Stomp guitarist Mike Orlando and Disturbed bassist John Moyer, who was added only recently after the recording of the album, should be intriguing. I’m a big fan of Symphony X, and IRead More