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Apocalyptica
Apocalyptica


Background information
Origin Helsinki, Finland
Genre(s) Symphonic metal
Progressive Metal
Years active 1993—present
Label(s) Universal
Mercury Records
Sony Music
Jive Records
Associated acts Three Days Grace
Slipknot
Stone Sour
Metallica
Rammstein
Hevein
Lahti Symphony Orchestra
Amon Amarth
Sonata Arctica
Şebnem Ferah
Website Website
Members
Eicca Toppinen
Paavo Lötjönen
Perttu Kivilaakso
Mikko Sirén
Former members
Max Lilja
Antero Manninen



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Ronnie James Dio Dies Aged 67

May 17, 2010
Ronnie James Dio Dies Aged 67Heavy metal musician Ronnie James Dio has died at the age of 67.

Dio, who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, passed away at his home on Sunday morning (May 16).

The vocalist is understood to have been battling cancer.

In a statement on Dio's website www.ronniejamesdio.com his wife Wendy said "my heart is broken".

"Many, many friends and family were able to say their private good-byes before he peacefully passed away," the statement said.

"Ronnie knew how much he was loved by all. We so appreciate the love and support that you have all given us."

In 2006, Dio joined Heaven and Hell with his former Black Sabbath bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and drummer Vinny Appice.

(by Jason Gregory)



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