Download Festival hernoemt podium naar Dio

Het Download Festival heeft laten weten hun tweede podium te hebben hernoemd naar The Ronnie James Dio Stage in verband met het overlijden van de metal legende.

"The rock world was in a state of shock last night (Sunday), when it was announced that Ronnie James Dio, one of the finest vocalists ever to walk the earth sadly passed away.

The legendary singer, who fronted bands including Black Sabbath and Dio, had been battling with stomach cancer since the end of 2009.

As our tribute to the great man, we’ve revealed that the 2nd Stage at this year’s Download will official be called the Ronnie James Dio Stage."