About The Heavy Metal Foundry

Focusing on acts from 1965 right through the 80's, the Foundry features a vast pantheon of bands that gave form and definition to that sound we all lovingly call Heavy fuckin' Metal.

We intend to promote awareness of forgotten artists and reigning legends by reviewing classics of the genre thereby tracing the origins of Heavy Metal.

\Stay Heavy/

Thursday, May 20, 2010

A Legend Is No Longer Among Us


I didn't believe it when i first heard it. How can Dio die? I mean it was impossible, improbable. It was like the death of a part of me. Ronnie James Dio, vocalist, frontman, songwriter, inspiration to countless metalheads, passed away on the 16th of may. I'm writing this article now because it took me this long to accept it enough to even try to make sense of it.

Dio, to me was everything a powerful heavy metal voice should be. One of the great ones, he practically pushed the heavy metal genre to where it is today. I have always wanted to see him live, but now it just isn't possible.

I have to say that although he might not be with us in person, he is always with us in spirit. In his songs, we hear him calling out to us from the dead, "Ride out - stand and shout - carry on, Sail on - Sing your song - carry on!!" from We Rock.
And we will stand and shout, with your spirit with us always.

R.I.P Ronnie James Dio
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