Ronnie James Dio: R.I.P. (One Year Later)

On May 16th, 2010 Ronnie James Dio passed away. This was a day beyond sad. Ronnie was one of the most positive guys in metal. His words touched my ears like magic. Dio never let me worry. I was too busy in a far away land. I saw him only one, opening for Iron Maiden. He was the smallest thing I've ever seen, especially from the lawn section of the Chronicle Pavilion. He'd prance around the stage like an elf or something of a mystical nature. When he sang, it was like he was telling you a story. His words and music were good medicine. He's been miss and will continue to be missed.

Here is a mix I made a year ago, after Dio passed way. Much Respect. Enjoy. \m/

Peter Steele: One Year Later

This month marks one year since Peter Steele died. He was the singer for Brooklyn's Type O Negative. I (regretfully) didn't start listening to the band until their last album, Dead Aagain. After a brief back peddle through the band's catalogue I immediately fell in love with the band, and especially Steele's lyrics and sense of humor. I remember going to a friend's house the night he passed, really bummed out. My friend thought someone close to me had died. His words and humor hit close to home and incited a lot of thought within. Safe to say, he left an impression on me, and I'm not the only one. I won't say more because it's worth exploring. Below is a mix commemorating the Grim Green Giant's death.


Remembering Peter Steele:
Dark Side of the Womb
I Don't Wanna Be Me
Less Than Zero
Prelude to Agony
Halloween in Heaven
Everything Dies
We Hate Everyone
Christian Woman (live w/ Black Sabbath intro)


Here you go