RONNIE JAMES DIO interview on religion and the Devil 2004 | Raw & Uncut

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[@kikeheebchinkjigaboo6631]

Soo is a CULTURAL MARXIST

[@karlosed]

Thank you for share this magnificient interview

[@Luke91633]

I don’t care what people say , he was operating out of a ungodly spirit. God is not a God of fear. It’s unfortunate that he was deceived that way and preached that way in his music. The truth is God is love and that is the only true message .

[@Luke91633]

@Elkster Eidolon Jesus was none of those , don’t be misled

[@Luke91633]

@Elkster Eidolon Because of what ? And we see under the new covenant under grace. Your only looking at one side and even misinterpreted that

[@surfaceofthings]

I met Mr. Dio in 1984 when I was 16 years old and in my first band. My family was up in Montreal visiting relatives and we were walking around the city going into shops. I went into a record store while my parents and cousins waited outside. He was in there with someone from the road crew and when he left I casually followed him out and called his name. He turned around, came up to me and chatted for a couple of minutes. He was so incredibly nice and cordial. That made a huge impression on me as a kid. I was a little embarrassed as I was wearing a Scorpions "Love at First Sting" concert shirt lol. But he was like "hey nice shirt, they're friends of mine!" What a loss. So grateful for his voice. And what an intelligent human. We sure do need more of those.

[@waldo2635]

Great story!

[@41BeachComber]

What a memory you have of him. Thanks for sharing it.

[@markovisic7244]

Small man with a great Voice! I love that old shool heavy metal Army! Scorpions, Thin Lizzy, U.F.O., Judas Priest, Dio, Y&T, Accept, Motorhead, Saxon, Iron Maiden, Queensryche, W.A.S.P., Helloween, Savatage, Armored Saint, Tygers of Pan Tang, Diamond Head,etc...etc...

[@deanhil3978]

What a lovely story. Thank you!

[@michaelharris4651]

Thanks for shareing Andrew great story 👍What a great man he was and sadly missed 😢

[@jasonbrauner3007]

Ronnie was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met in the music business. My wife and I were fortunate enough to be invited by him to have drinks at the Hilton one night. He was opening for Iron Maiden the next day and would be performing in the daytime. He said,”It’s so hard to be evil in the sunlight”. I’ll never forget that.

[@doinsngoins]

What may ask was the most memorable moment.

[@doinsngoins]

Oh... I read further 😊

[@markdemell3717]

Hahaha,true.

[@stila1123]

I agree.

[@fazlurbaksh5969]

Such an articulate guy I love the way Dio talks so eloquently. He seems to be very down to earth and a very accessible metal God

[@gregmerritt9366]

That man was, and still is, an absolute treasure.

[@luToursAndRecoveries]

Sitting at my drum set and checking this interview . Love ❤️ for the best vocalist

[@goodwilj]

No matter how much Christianity does is darndest to make man out to be a worthless POS. I don't subscribe to any religion and that includes Christianity as well. I believe in God and I have my own beliefs that must be respected.

[@erichanhauser3190]

Saw his last show ever. Heaven & Hell. A true treasure. I am privileged to have experienced his musical magic.

[@Largepro21]

💎

[@leahflower9924]

Kind of funny to me how much Chris Cornell was to him especially with older Soundgarden songs where cornell sang higher pitched and Chris has the same views as this guy

[@TheMeJustMe75]

I'm a Christian and I love Dio's music. Doesn't matter if it's Black Sabbath, Rainbow, or his solo stuff. He just seemed like a kind and caring person who was probably a blast to hang out with.

[@roberttippett3733]

Have you heard his work with Kerry Livgren? AD is the name of the group.

[@yactabay]

@@roberttippett3733 The album is called Seeds Of Change. He sang two songs on the album: Mask Of The Great Deceiver and To Live For The King. Kerry Livgren was from the original band Kansas. It’s an album after Livgren converted to Christianity. He told none of the guest singers they were singing Christian lyrics. They all found out later. He did not lie to them and would have told them had they asked. He was new to Christianity. Ronnie’s vocals were top notch, as usual.

[@chs665]

@@yactabay Thanks for the info brother. I've loved when Livgren sang for Kansas. He was a great singer. I will have to check Seeds of Change out.

[@tommysaulter9171]

Many years ago, I attended a Black Sabbath concert that I was working security at. Ronnie asked me where any good restaurants were in town. One thing led to another and before you know it, I did get to hang out with him and Geezer after the concert. BOTH of them were a blast to hang out with...!!!

[@rockytech51]

This man is a false teacher and Satan is very pleased with his comments.

[@parkeobrien7526]

I love that Ronnie has an open mind. And put a lot of thought behind his answers. He would have been a great friend to have.

[@ericpeters8963]

I hope you've found your way Ronnie God bless RIP.

[@OfftoShambala]

robert putt isn’t eye for an eye in the Old Testament? I think the stoning account in the new t trumps that. I’ll have to think more deeply about that eye for an eye thing... thanks

[@brianmac1900]

Awesome guy.

[@fredbmurphy]

He is still gives credence to religious theism (how it helps some - placebo pill or not); it isn't a lack of anti-theism that I take issue with, it's the idea that there is a "God", in the the sense that there is a WORSHIP REQUIRING entity that creates a universe to satisfy it's own vanity, and a devil, that is an argument against true monotheism. Morality is a process for mutual beneficial survival. Without a scale to define it, morality doesn't exist. No use for morality in a heaven; it wouldn't exist, nor it's purpose. Like Dio, I was raised in Catholicism. "You put yourself in hell", meanwhile Jesus was uncomfortable for the weekend. Religious Gods don't exist. I don't know how we are here, is the only honest response. Still glad Dio existed. Can't think of a better heavy metal singer.

[@fredbmurphy]

@@robertputt7794 an eye for an eye (Old Testament), in Mathew, Jesus says "offer the other cheek". Jesus was media damage control for the jealous, genocidal monster that Yahweh was.

[@WessexWilder]

"Your best choice is not to be evil", love this man!

[@matimus100]

Evil only comes from religion no where else

[@stegokitty]

@@matimus100 That's a bit of a nonsense response, now isn't it? "Evil comes from religion no where else" -- Really? So no atheists practice evil? No non-religious people practicing evil? Sheesh.

[@JAAB9296]

@@matimus100 You are very mis-guided. Why don't you try to buy real history books and actually read them.

[@charlesmaximus9161]

@@matimus100 don’t cut yourself on all that edge, Varg.

[@franklinbumgartener1323]

@@matimus100 translation: "I'm not a religious person, therefore I'm good." That's not a lot of arrogant self-justifying nonsense or anything.

[@Vina_Ravyn]

My favorite thing Dio said was that when people tell him what his songs mean he always agrees because it's their song now not his. They own it. I fricking love that.

[@matimus100]

This comment coming from a blue ponny with 22 likes

[@michellecardenas6072]

Wow, i love it too!

[@shannont2524]

@@matimus100 Well that blue pony shared something interesting I hadn't heard before. Have another like Vina. I love that too.

[@kimrunyan5106]

I am a Christian and I think Ronnie seems like he was an intelligent, sensitive man. He certainly was gifted with an incredible singing voice.

[@sonicboom2723]

He was way ahead of his time

[@drmidnight680-kz2le]

I don't think you're a Christian.

[@crunchless]

I got the chance to meet him in 1989. I’ve been a huge fan my whole life. He was an absolute gem of a man who was so gentle, humble and friendly. What a loss

[@Rockerlady]

Agreed! I met him in 1988. He was such a kind, articulate man.

[@Wulfdane]

I met Dio back in '88 (Portland, ME) on his tour bus and he was extremely friendly. He never even asked about how I like his music, he asked me about myself and school.

[@michaelstephen819]

The world is a lesser place without this great man.

[@jdb123ize]

Michael Stephen Absolutely!!!

[@kedranhust1693]

Michael Stephen one could say he's the holy diver now

[@briankoncyk3379]

Michael Stephen you are so right. Ronnie was a great guy that always treated his fans like they mattered. Great musician and great guy that cared about people. R.I.P. Ronnie.

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Very true.

[@sixsentsoldiers]

But a better one for him being in it.

[@isaacsheppard7624]

I absolutely adored this man. I was a stagehand for many years, I got to meet and hang out with him each time he came to town. He was always so wonderful with the stage hands and loaders and lighting, sound etc. He made sure he shook the hands of everyone that was involved in setting up the show. I’ll never forget him. He was a class act. ✝️🇺🇸✝️

[@trailwindz7833]

I love the scenery on his sets so you guys did a great job.

[@troycassidy6177]

I used to do lighting man. It makes a huge difference when a performer actually takes time to talk to the crew and treat them like humans. There's too many assholes who think that they are above the people who make the show work.

[@Stonedead1991]

He was such an intelligent man. R.I.P.

[@blackiel5302]

Indeed he was.

[@avenger374]

Stonedead1991 can we just trade in someone like Beiber for Dio? Perhaps trade in Kanye for Freddy Mercury, and Nicki Minaj for David Bowie too

[@cottontopp6400]

Stonedead1991 he was and probably the best of the best

[@AzoreanZionist]

R.I.P. ?! riposa all'inferno !

[@krissisu1111]

Right. It was always refreshing to hear or read a RJD interview because of his intelligence.

[@JonnySublime]

"It's hard to write an entire song in a minor key and talk about nice things, it just is." Ronnie James Dio

[@batvette]

@@danielvibez4000 rainbow in the dark isnt all minor keys. Like last in line.

[@christophermyers8157]

Try Dorian mode, instead of Phrygian, or Aeolian. They are all minor keys with a tonic as a minor triad.

[@bikersoncall]

@@danielvibez4000 So true, here, I worked this out for you: ''She was the last in line I hit her in the back of the head with a sack of rocks so I could take her place but she recovered she stabbed me through the neck with a pitch fork we got married and lived happily ever after, then , we got back in line"

[@donna3465]

I love this interview. He was just a kind, personable and intelligent guy.

[@TheRavensOmen]

@@danielvibez4000 Let me guess.....you work for cnn right?

[@steevrawjers]

agreed

[@TheRavensOmen]

@@danielvibez4000 I actually believe that.

[@rjsvids]

@@danielvibez4000 lol , trolling .

[@TheRavensOmen]

@@luismangiaterra1031 I don't have to guess that you're slow in more ways than one.

[@robduncan2816]

man when i see an interview with Dio, i often wonder what his IQ was. dude is so well spoken and has a great thought pattern. RIP Dio, we all miss you

[@jameshuckvale7685]

Above the average sheep for sure.

[@Jharrison6014]

Intelligence Quotient Score for Ronnie James Dio = YES.

[@leahflower9924]

I never saw an interview with him before him and Alice Cooper remind me of each other

[@Uncle_Sheo217]

@@leahflower9924 For sure, him and Cooper seem to be well-grounded and genuinely good people. And both are quite well spoken and open minded

[@ckoishi2000]

I can’t believe it’s been 10 years since his death. I’m glad that these interviews were made otherwise his life and career would have been very misunderstood.

[@videoettaceo8900]

So true. He's such a gentleman and nice guy!

[@Chrisstrohm14]

Ronnie was Very intelligent

[@matimus100]

Still can't believe it ?

[@S.Gonzo316]

My heart shattered when he passed

[@dfldriver]

Some people never took the time to look into his views. Some Christians were at his funeral protesting his Christian funeral. Said that he was a Satan worshiper.

[@zachsummers6250]

Ozzy was a pioneer in his respective genre, but was not a very nice Father, Husband, not a very nice Guy overall. Ronnie was one in a million, a rock star humbled. He also possessed a vocal range and stage presence that could compete with the best of his time. But what made him one of the best? Just watch his videos and interviews. R.I.P Ronnie, You are truly missed and your music continues your great legacy.

[@theelusivedillinger]

Get out of here about Ozzy not being a nice guy... Did you know him personally or are you just going by video clips or when he had the reality TV show? Ozzy has been fighting addiction and alcoholism problems his whole adult life that doesn't make him a bad person, he just had to deal with a lot of personal demons.

[@mattmoves5920]

RJD was an emotionally stable guy, a talented and kind man and he had a powerful voice. Ozzy was a mess of a guy, without Sharon organizing his life he would not have lived much, maybe he would be dead after he was fired from Black Sabbath. Dude should need some therapy.

[@zachsummers6250]

He tried to kill his wife in the 80's and has admitted to beat her many times....do not need to know him he is a dick

[@spdz_]

Ozzy grew up in an industrial neighborhood, he was arrested. His life wasn't easy. The guy abused substances and suddenly made a huge sucess. It lead to substance abuse developing an asshole personality. But every addict can be mean, Ozzy sober is not an asshole. But this comparison doesn't make sense.

[@TjMetalHead94]

@@zachsummers6250 I love Dio as much as everyone else but Dio was not a nice person when it came to business. Just ask Vivian Campbell. Wendy and Ronnie screwed over a lot of ex-band mates out of royalties and money that was rightfully theirs.

[@patrickray5692]

The way I see it? stop blaming Satan, stop blaming God, it's about time human's blame themselves for their actions.

[@bikercat4138]

Ephesians 6:12 brother

[@gevilzombozo]

I got Kicked out of Church when I was 13 they kept saying it was the Devil inside me. I looked at them and Said No Dumbass it was all me. I got in trouble for Sleeping.

[@vbassone]

I agree patrick. Mankind puts himself through negative actions into a self-made "hell." That doesn't mean that a creator doesn't exist and an evil force doesn't exist, it just means that man has freewill to move toward enlightenment or away from it.

[@KristiMusicVideos]

yes

[@vbassone]

@Bob Builder i agree.

[@GembaDocs]

What an intelligent, honest interview. Great to see Ronnie just being candid, not just saying things to be outrageous or popular. Just authentic. RIP

[@shreddinjoe]

Ronnie was a very lucid, intelligent guy. No doubt. We lost a true legend when he passed. However, his legacy stands tall, On the Silver Mountain

[@jdb123ize]

Joey Timmons So True!!!

[@squinteastwood4637]

This interview has brought me to love Dio. I had no idea he was such an articulate, thoughtful, kind human being. It just goes to show, never judge a book by it's cover!

[@ProphetChumbles]

you see his stripes but you know he's clean

[@troyevitt2437]

Dio was a cut above the average metal frontman. Never a scandal with drugs, never made the non-music press by diving into the audience like Sebastian Bach or Axl Rose and didn't write songs about "pussy pussy fuckin' pussy drunk pussy drugs pussy pussy pussy." And, even though he wasn't religious, he lent his voice to two Christian rock songs with Kansas' Kerry Livgren, plus "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"

[@diegosilva3927]

Prophet You can hear his heart but you know he's mean

[@EmceeMayo]

Diego Silva some light can never be seen...

[@troyevitt2437]

Once a professional metal musician of that era hit their mid-30s, more of them than let on were actually dads and married to, or monogamous with, their kids' moms. All "Drugs, Sex and Rock'n'Roll" onstage, but on the tourbus, they'd be reading the latest Tom Clancy novel and nursing a drink like a bank manager. Several Rolling Stone writers talked about how boring Rush was on the road. Not every drug-free, sober rock musician turned into a racist right-winger like Ted Nugent.

Ronnie was a brilliant philosopher and humble man one of the most intelligent artist ever

[@Simonet1309]

A brilliant philosopher... seriously?!

[@steevrawjers]

yes agreed

[@deborahfade1643]

Dio’s powerful voice and lyrics could instantly transport me to a magical, Medieval world. He was a reincarnated, wise sage guiding we modern peasants with his tales of good vs. evil! His music still has the power to uplift spirits in the darkest times. Ronnie was, and will always be, the Man on the Silver Mountain.

[@mrblue8439]

A bus driver said to me that Ronnie James Dio was the king of heavy metal. No it was not Otto from The Simpsons. I took lots of time reading about Heavy Metal icons like Ozzy, Rob Halford, Alice Cooper, Metallica. I have read them all. But I never saw any Metal icon like Ronnie James Dio. With no questions asked. Dio is and will always be The King Of Heavy Metal.

[@jdb123ize]

Mr Blue AGREE!!!

[@kammydelatte6133]

Your bus driver thinks like me, RIP King of Metal

[@alquimista1972]

He still the king

[@Catsup212]

Was that bus driver Otto from the Simpsons?

[@beavinator420]

So was Bathory aka Thomas forsberg

[@bm625]

I miss this guy. Best song with Dio vocals? Stargazer by Rainbow. Just my humble opinion.

[@snakeknife7518]

Ronnie took Mistreated to a new level also

[@nathanshabazz6300]

BM Have you heard, In Dreams? The emotion is crazy.

[@rosalesjavier7717]

yes he has the best vocals

[@samuelpruett7090]

BM True

[@scotterreca1285]

also a master lyricist on top of the amazing vocals

[@drewskidooo9954]

Not only was he one of the grandmasters of metal, he was also an outstanding philosopher and poet. Wished he was the Last in Line. But he Died Young. 🤘🏻

[@AggroBindestrichJoe]

:(

[@afterburner2869]

I wonder if he went to Heaven or Hell.

[@alexferus1984]

true

[@Headbanger9000]

+Enigma he went to Heaven AND Hell ;)

[@alexkx8599]

No. It's a (always a) Mystery! Lol. Not what is seems to be...ohhh, ohhh!

[@joshuapoulin4909]

The greatest voice in rock history, hands down. He is missed.

[@epicduck3719]

@drstephenweavernot even close

[@anabolicbalkan6927]

@steven-darkYoure either a bad company fanboy or you need to get your ears checked😂Paul is no where near the vocal range of Ronnie, his voice isnt even that unique. Ronnies voice is unmistakable.

[@rockster71]

Ronnie´s best interview. True to himself and his music. Avoiding extremes and ideological pitfalls. He does not come off as someone who knows it all, but as someone who searches and is open about God and truth.

[@Justadudeman22]

Jesus is the truth .

[@brennuvargr4638]

@@Justadudeman22 No.

[@TheMichaelseymour]

@@brennuvargr4638 yes

[@brennuvargr4638]

@@TheMichaelseymour Nah. Jesus probz didn't even exist. Christian metalheads fvkk off!

[@gaving.griffon2703]

@@Justadudeman22 You miss the point.

[@WhiteDean45]

Man seems like an intelligent chill kind of guy. I'm here because I heard holy diver and rainbow in the dark for the first time. Dude had a voice

[@dioknight]

Yes, he had much voice power and much brain power. His drummer Vinny Appice said about him in 2012, "He would get a book and get on the airplane and by the time we'd fly to London, the book would be finished (laughs). Just an avid reader and very, very smart."

[@krumbers]

he had THE voice! glad you know now!!!

[@LordDeer]

Your journey is gonna take you to so many other places ,dio forever 🤘🏼

[@quinn.0]

i found Holy Diver on cassette for a dollar at a thrift store, one of my best finds (my introduction to Dio)

[@obscured.by.clouds.]

I’m kind of envious. I’d love to hear those songs again for the first time.

[@levigoth2550]

The way Dio Thinks is so fascinating I like him even more RIP Dio

[@Praise___YaH]

This "jesus" of Nazareth, the NAZARENE, NOT Bethlehem, was NOT The Messiah, he is NOT Who they Crucified for the sins of man. "jesus" (Latin: Iēsous), (Greek: Ἰησοῦς) Latin: Je/Ge means "Earth" Sus means "Pig". "je sus" means EARTH PIG!!! Here is the REAL Messiah, Who they REALLY Crucified for the sins of man Yad He Vav He is what Moses wrote (Dead Sea Scrolls Exodus 3) Yad = Hand He = Breath Vav = Nail He = Breath Yad He, which forms The Creators Name YaH, (Hand Breath), as YaH's Hand Forms/Creates and His Breath brings forth life (Adam) Vav He (Nail Breath), YaH's Sacrifice of Crucifixion, for those who call YaH Savior, His Breath brings forth life YaH arrives via the Tent of Meeting (Exodus 33:7:11), the exact same way YaH arrived to Joseph NOT through childbirth. YaH was NOT Crucified on a "cross", but according to Hebrew law (Deuteronomy 21), to be nailed on an Almond Tree for blasphemy as the Messiah claimed He was YaH. He was YaH, NOT this "jesus" HalleluYaH means "Praise YaH", that's what HalleluYaH means, NOT Hallelujesus people. When you pray, pray to YaH, call out His Infallible, Holy and Sacred Name...

[@bigredtlc1828]

Kansas lyricist Kerry Livgren did a Christian rock album and got Dio to sing on the album. He sings the song "To Live for the King" and he belts the lyrics out with conviction and passion. I love it. He is an amazing guy and always was there for his fans, signing autographs after shows and mixing with the masses. I wish I could've met him.

[@chivalrousroaminknight3566]

He also performed the lead vocal for a 2nd song on that same album called Mask of the Great Deceiver; of that very same album, he is the ONLY lead vocalist to sing more than one song on that album. The album, Seeds of Change was recorded when RJD was in Black Sabbath. Kerry Livgren quotes that of all the questions he's asked of that album, his choosing of RJD to sing those songs is a question he's asked more often than any other question. RJD belts out those songs perfectly and with as always, you can experience the emotion he puts into every note he passionately sings. On KZbin, there is a Kansas video of the Mask of the Great Deceiver song that Kansas' main lead vocalist, Steve Walsh sings.

[@danodonnell7218]

@@chivalrousroaminknight3566 yes I knew that and loved that Kerry was open enough to get Dio to be on his album! 🙏🙏🙏

[@maestroaxeman]

There are many of us as musicians (famous OR not) who see that people make their own decisions & face the consequences; so we write about it (famous OR not). I think Dio always saw it like that. It's evident in this interview. Much respect🙏

[@RaymondPeckIII]

The Kansas tour after Kerry and Steve's first solo record was for Audiovisions. I saw that tour. Steve did a great job on the vocals, of course, but there was pretty clear tension about Kerry's newfound "born again" zeal.

[@fordmaidenamill5196]

He also sang "Mask of the Great Deceiver" on that album, a song warning listeners of Satan's nature and to beware.

[@m-train2334]

Dio had a very sober and thoughtful approach to the topic. He was empathetic to other perspectives and never demonized (couldn’t resist) those with whom he disagreed. This generation could learn from him.

[@chefboiardeeznutz9881]

Such a powerful voice Dio had. Miss this dude. Never got to see him live.

[@putridabomination]

Who comes back to this interview all the time? I sure do, Rest in Peace Dio \m/

[@batsematary]

Me

[@richardburnette5151]

Me. Second Time Around for Me. Very interesting. He was Dynamite.

[@dirkmcgurkin1272]

Ronnie showed a lot of patience. RIP brother.

[@whittonmatt]

The nicest guy I met ever in the music industry.. BY FAR!!

[@amandagarcia6320]

Right? he always seemed so "personable and relatable" and like he cared about everything EXCEPT! the financial gain (which is what, sadly, seems to be the motivation for so many in that industry).

[@whittonmatt]

@@amandagarcia6320 Being in the 'industry' myself and working with some of the biggest names..I would have to say that the Ego and attention seeking takes first place before financial gain which is pretty much 99% of the human populations goal..But Ronnie stood out as a very generous and humble man..I met enough rock stars in my time to be able to differentiate the assholes from the Genuine..he was a gentleman..Even after a show in Perth Australia when Richie B walked off before the show was finished.. Ronnie got off stage and went into the audience for about an hr shaking everyones hands and thanking them for coming...not everyone is a greedy selfish asshole :)

[@davidleeroth784]

A Giant of a man no matter what his earthly size showed. He will always be in the upper echelon of the best singers of all times. Rip Little Titan! Such a nice, intelligent and kind man. Always love me some Dio! \m/

[@BoogieManSince1977]

100% ... I always used to say about him (when introducing others to his work) "Now he may look small, but trust me, he is massive on the inside"

[@jeffreypeterson3238]

I think Ronnie had the best voice in rock and roll history.

[@gullscomic]

Dio is so methodical and smart with his answers. When I met him, we was the nicest guy and patient as we briefly talked metal and his career after a show in the Portland rain. He was amazing.

[@michaelgonzales92mg]

Today is his birthday, Happy Birthday to you Ronnie James Dio! My all time favorite singer, I will love and miss him forever.

[@markflemmer1326]

Wow, I just acquired a higher level of respect for Ronnie after watching this. I've heard/read similar sentiments from him, but not this in-depth, in one sitting. Insightful guy, I sincerely hope he was at peace with his maker when he left this earth.

[@rickkelley4618]

The interview is good, but the way he handles the interruption is actually the most telling part. When the camera was off, he was not off-put, edgy, irritable, etc. and when he had to continue with the same question 5 minutes later, he popped right back into the interview. Seamless. No attitude. He sincerely wanted to give a good interview. I also love how he recognized, unlike many of his peers, that although religion is often hijacked for evil purposes, that doesn’t make the core of religion (Christianity in particular), bad in itself. People who burn churches or hate all believers because of a bad experience are being extreme. And he tried to avoid those extreme attitudes. What in interesting and down to earth guy he was.

[@fbn2884]

Yeah! Also they are not only being extreme, they are being truly evil.

[@voraxe3032]

@@fbn2884 they just have autism

[@quantum470]

Apart from being a educated and really nice person Dio was also one of the best rock singers ever! He is truly missed! 🖤

[@brunobailly7013]

Absolutely ! And not only one of the greatest voices of Rock and versatile singer but I realised after all these years how much of a piece of Rock History this man actually was. Because it's not only about his solo career and his contribution to Black Sabbath and Rainbow... Even the stuff that he did in his first band Elf was already very good quality (just because a band's music isn't very original or innovative doesn't mean it's not good) and also the few songs that he sang on Roger Glover's Butterfly Ball album were already brilliant (his performance on those song is what makes them legendary... It's that good) ! If I had to choose between Rob Halford or Ronnie James Dio, I would really choose Ronnie James Dio because it's not only a question of how high you can sing or how long you can hold a note or the power of your delivery... It's also the versatility, how your tone of voice can change according to the emotion you want to deliver... And I really think in that field, Ronnie James Dio was unbeatable. Especially in that 1970's-1980's decade... Because, yes there were people like Mike Patton later on who could also manage to show this amazing versatility and flexability in the way they use their voice, but to me, Dio was really the first one to do that.

[@williamrochelle9756]

Thank you for interviewing Ronnie James Dio. When I listen to him talk about his music and the message in some metal songs, I realize that he was such a good man, kind and compassionate, and so far removed from people who really are evil.

[@HalJikaKick]

Long live DIO. What a passionate remarkable contributor to the story. What a poet and what a voice.

[@ausgepicht]

I'm 51-years old and Ronnie's music has been in my life for 36 of those years and I still listen to him on an almost daily basis. People often limit the term genuis to Physicists, geneticists, philosophers, and the occasional painter but I feel like musicians should be included - RJD being one of them. His body of work in different bands is a display of something rare. His technicality singing, painting audio canvases, his lyrics that were poetry, and his ability to bring the other members together to ensure that it was about the end product: a song, was pure genius. If anyone had any doubt about his intelligence, listening to him talk in interviews will make it apparent. He was and is a legend and a giant in metal and he will live on because metal is immortal!

[@mattt9187]

Dio was a true artist. He was intellectual and visionary and his music lives on like the greats.

[@KRIS-sh8wp]

“The mind is its' own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven."

[@Slayerfan777]

Rotting Christ?

[@marshmallowworld]

@@Slayerfan777 Paradise Lost

[@jazzskeet8738]

I've always felt that way..we'll carry out selfs there as we feel we deserve

[@danielvibez4000]

nope. no power in the mind. believe that. there are sources to us thinking that way. its god and the devil as its ben for uhh idont know, 14, 000 yrs now.

[@AtAlCost]

This is Milton.

[@chadcj2077]

I love the way Dio thinks. He was Intelligent, Humble and truly the Greatest Metal musician ever. He created some of the best, if not the best Metal music out there. Rest in Peace Ronnie James Dio, Father of Metal

[@matimus100]

Love from chad

[@Mike4metal]

And dio sang.........the devil is never a maker.....and the less that you give, your a taker!! Long live Ronnie James dio!🤘🏻

[@rollyg123]

But cant forget he also sang love potion no.9 lol

[@Mike4metal]

I know that is awesome! He sounded cool!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@fredbmurphy]

"....love can be seen as the answer, but nobody bleeds for the dancer."

[@Mike4metal]

And it goes on and on and......it”s heaven and hell!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻👍

[@tomh5006]

So in all and all... It's Heaven and Hell!!

[@sunsettersix6993]

Such a fascinating man. I grew up on his music from his time in Rainbow, Black Sabbath and Dio. The world is really a lesser place without him.

[@SleepFan771]

I remember this interview! I recall crying when I heard he died. My favorite Dio song is "Master of the Moon" because it really touched me. R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio

[@tttarms1970]

No one...and i. Mean. No one can touch or come close to ronnie......still a huge loss...always will

[@mattiajax]

Nice profile pic, cool to know theres more people appreciating both metal and hiphop

[@SleepFan771]

Matti Smit Yeah man. Grew up on rock and metal, got an appreciation for hip hop a some years back.

[@Owyourhurtingme]

I grew up listening to Dio and used him as rebellion against my square parents. Come to find out when I grew up that R.J.Dio is a 100% Italian guy like my parents, Ha!

[@nathanshabazz6300]

Were your parents Catholic.

[@00xanawolf00]

Guys, this interview is legendary. Dio was articulate and intelligent, and that shines through in this interview. And his words will hopefully be heard by kids out there who might have otherwise been seduced into dark deeds.

[@dodibenabba1378]

Big difference between religion and faith, religion is to do with state and politics faith is personal and intimate...

[@Urfavacc]

Very well put💙

[@misterknightowlandco]

You cant seperate religion and faith so easily and the state and their politics runs on peoples faith in said system. Faith is a belief in the integrity or trueness of a certain thing or person. Religious people have faith that their messiah and the teachings are good. People also have faith, albiet alot less now, in their society's organizational structure known as the state. Faith in basically an belief in something without physical evidence.

[@dodibenabba1378]

@@misterknightowlandco I can separate them and I do every waking moment. I am a disciple of Christ, I follow Him and Him alone. I follow his teachings as best as I am able. I believe he is the Messiah, based on Biblical Studies and I'm more than happy to live this way until I pass on.

[@misterknightowlandco]

@@dodibenabba1378 that's the way my friend! People who need the organization of the church are fine by my main point is not to bicker amongst ourselves and come together when we need to! God bless!

[@jamesafroedge12]

Exactly...Christianity is not a religion it's a relationship with God through Lord Jesus Christ !

[@jackmcgregor1983]

Such an astute man. He speaks very quickly, almost like he’s taken a bit of whizz. Amazing song writer, amazing singer incredible frontman. Left such a great collection of songs, videos and memories from concerts. Truly one of the original Rock gods, he stands beside the likes of Lemmy and Bon Scot. A one off. Truly missed. He was small in stature but he was at the same time a giant. Rock in peace forever Ronnie James Dio.

[@michaelvrckoff6966]

Ronnie the greatest metal singer ever and the nicest man ever . We lost him too soon Rip Ronnie

[@levinmoser4001]

My heart still breaks with Ronnie gone.

[@sburris65]

I was blessed enough to have met him and he was without a doubt one of the kindest people I have ever met. he is truly missed.

[@matimus100]

Blessed by what primate?

[@sburris65]

@@matimus100 asshole in every group.

[@Alisa_allusia]

How intelligent and humble was this legendary beautiful man! He will live forever cause his music and voice find way to new generations over and over again

[@donaldmurphy3148]

"Heaven and Hell" IS THE GREATEST METAL SONG EVER RECORDED.

[@tabasco7341]

* THE GREATEST SONG EVER RECORDED

[@anthonyfalco7096]

My favorite song of all time. A true masterpiece.

[@jakobthonen9411]

An argument could definitely be made for that not gonna lie. It NEVER gets old.

[@Keepcalmandbangscrew]

Nah stargazer is

[@emyndridrinemy3346]

It's a very good record, certainly one of my favorites all time.

[@pepperann123456]

Brilliant interview. The irony was that DIO was way more “spiritual” than so called religious people.

[@stephennicholas1590]

pepperann123456 I agree. I grew up Catholic and resonate with what Dio is talking about. I think that to be a slave to Fear greatly sabotages the possibility of any further spiritual development. Then one spends a lifetime serving fear, which is the antithesis of mature spirituality.

[@leejackson4724]

Ronnie seems like an intelligent, mellow dude here, I hope he made it to heaven.......r.i.p dio.

[@chriswix760]

I learned that the true definition of religion is to take care of the widows and the orphans. I learned that from Jesus. Not many are religious. They do not take care of the widow and the orphans.

[@danielvibez4000]

@@stephennicholas1590 not true because if u dont have the fear u become haughty then arrogant and thereby comit evil by treating ppl wrong.

[@stephennicholas1590]

eternal fire I respectfully disagree. Do you fear your mother ? God is Truth, and Real Love is never born in fear of Truth. To fear Truth is the path to hell. I no longer believe that God is a cosmic gangster who wants us to fear him. I never fear a friend who loves me. I fear only the violent selfishness of people destroying the gift of the world. “The meek will inherit the Earth.” Who would you roast in eternal fire if you were God ?

[@jthomas669]

Dio: "if you're going to write a Gothic song, it's probably not going to be about how your love affair broke up" Type O Negative: " ... "

[@45s262]

She wants revenge

[@gabrielp9646]

@John Thomas I don´t think he´s talking about Gothic in the sense of the modern "gothic" urban tribe, or musical genre... He´s talking about classic Gothic, as in writing and architecture (that the modern gothic genre takes its name from). Just saying... xDxD

[@bigrigJim]

Ha ! Good point !

[@stevedunn5546]

It is if you ate them ;)

[@MrEgofreak]

Their whole discography is a love affair gone wrong!

[@BoogieManSince1977]

Just got home from the cinema after seeing Dreamers Never Die ... My love, Respect and absolute admiration for what this man stood for and did, created, went through, achieved... is neverending... yeah man, the WORLD misses you Ronnie, Shine on Legend

[@BoogieManSince1977]

Great interview by the way ;)

[@alanboas810]

I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET RONNIE IN A HOTEL PARKING LOT BEFORE HE PERFORMED AT THE SAN DIEGO SPORTS ARENA. HELL OF A NICE GUY. HE GAVE ME TWO TICKETS AND A BACKSTAGE PASS FOR THE CONCERT. SAW DOKKEN AND DIO PERFORM BACK TO BACK!

[@Mike4metal]

Dio opened my eyes to the ways of religion and the details about good and evil, I appreciate him, I miss him and I love him.

[@virginiapicker]

After all those years enjoying his music back in the day, I just stumbled across this video and now have a whole new appreciation for the man. RIP.

[@kula7465]

We miss you Ronnie, neither you or your voice or your message will ever be forgotten. You changed the world and will never be forgotten and always live in our hearts and minds.

[@mr.c1563]

Greatest voice in metal. R.I.P.

[@josephblanchard6248]

Definitely has the best voice

[@frankphillips7436]

I call it a tie between Sir Ronnie and Halford.

[@justjeph6927]

One of, yes. Still got a soft spot for ol Oz tho...

[@diamonddogsgaming7059]

Love and respect to Mr. Ronnie James Dio. Rest in peace God Bless you and we certainly need more people like you in this world!

[@matimus100]

Love easy nonsense

[@beyonddaylight5556]

9:46 "but we don't really know what the devils doing, we dont know whats happening where he's hanging out" *bell tolls ominously in the background* Great timing.

[@easy_english44]

Yessss.... No coincidence... First I cudnt believe it.i love the sound of church bells... Thought my mind played trick on me... But I listened back.. And yup... 💜😇✝️🙏 Imo Ronnie was inspired by higher things....maybe even the holy spirit spoke thru him? Anyways. For those who understand his music Ronnie never seems "satanic". Opposite.. And the \m/ is not a devil sign at all.... His g'ma taught him to use it to scare the devil away.... Thank u for mentioning the bells.. Have a blessed Sunday.... So good to see that more pple still like his music Nowadays Ronnie lives on. I m prty sure about that....

[@emyndridrinemy3346]

Hells bells btw Satan is real

[@hansschwander3189]

I met Ronnie at LAX in the wee hours after a flight from Germany. The place was empty. I wouldn't have noticed him and the taller person he was speaking with, in the luggage pickup section, but two youngsters ran in out of nowhere, for autographs. Then I heard him speaking, and I knew who he was. One of the most genuine people I ever met. He didn't know everything, but he understood a lot. I'll leave it at that.

[@samty54]

That was awesome....thank you for sharing!

[@christopherkahn6522]

Thank you for this interview. As a lifelong fan of Ronnie James Dio, these are the questions I was always hoping he would answer.

[@OZRIC1985]

Ronnie was a real thinker...a very intelligent, great, and talented guy. RIP Ronnie...you will always be missed...but your great music and the great things you have done will live on and be remembered forever...

[@The77surfer]

The Fact is he knew how to treat and talk to people on a deep intellectual level where he always made you drawn to him. Ronnie James Dio knew that his fans put him in a position that deemed him to ALWAYS give them the VERY BEST of himself back to them. He always impressed(the legions of fans) in giving of himself.

[@DrBenIngle]

I will always miss him thank you for putting this online.

[@ElVatoLocoXx]

great interview, glad it was finally released

[@paulmurphy5244]

I could listen to this guy talk all day long! He had this analytical almost philosophical gift for explaining things! Not to mention of course, singing and writing songs!!! One of the greatest vocalists to ever live!!!!

[@Maya-hu2kn]

Just began listening to dio a few months back. One of the greatest decisions of my life.

[@Hughmanity80]

I always like when artists teach from their experience without arrogance. It's truly awesome.

[@YodaMiyagi]

This Has to be one of the best if not the best metal interview ever hands-down

[@kevindouglas8768]

If life and death are a cycle, I can't wait to see him again.

[@fryke]

Like he says: Heaven and hell are here on Earth and in each and every one of us. And a lot of his performances are to be found on KZbin and his music will be around for the rest of humanity's time. But yeah, I wish he was still around and I could see him perform a few more times. (Sadly saw him only twice - on the other hand, luckily I saw him perform twice.)

[@boogyjuggy]

lolllllll, agree

[@catherinerees4814]

hes gonna show up in 200 years and knock our socks off

[@geraldm9025]

The spirit Ronnie had - was priceless. You could always sense, see and hear his genuineness and honesty about what made him tick. Not only was he an outstanding performer, but was also an outstanding singer, song writer, lyricist and arranger. He was a great man with a good heart who had a huge influence on myself and tens of thousands around the world. We miss you Ronnie. 😏

[@trishcarpenter9450]

YES!! So True!!!!

[@Nightbreed82]

One down vote...we know it was you, Ozzy.

[@Nightbreed82]

+Alex Almeida dos santos Two now...there goes Sharon! ;)

[@danielsan3681]

ow fuck! he did it again! :)

[@smittywarbenjagermanjansen8475]

+Paul Leach He cloned himself four times btw

[@Nightbreed82]

Jake Azz Well, in all fairness, if it wasn't for Gene we wouldn't have breathing, or shoes, or...;)

[@eyetunes7754]

Lmao After down voting Ozzy felt guilty and made Life Won't Wait.

[@kuma1388]

No one has sold more Heavy Metal records than the Catholic religion

[@ordinaryjoe4143]

You will burn in hell for this. I'll be watching you from heaven laughing, because I'm I good person. Just kidding dude. 🤘🏼

[@danielvibez4000]

@Sepher Agon thats a trick to take their guilt and blame it on religion. "SEE THEY MADE US DO IT".... dont fall for it ppl

[@danielvibez4000]

@Sepher Agon the guilt u have is sin and quoting anton lavey. ur sin might also be satanism. religion has made more right than ive ever been.

[@michaeldyer3997]

As a Catholic, and a RJD/Sabbath fan, I'm pretty certain God is all good with him. God's not the problem, it's organized religion. As Bono said "religion gets in the way of God" Great IV, well thought out and intelligent man. Kudos and respect to RJD

[@anthonyg.4761]

Or horror movies as well.

[@jameshewitt684]

Wonderful interview. It's refreshing to know that he was so open minded and down to earth. R.I.P. Ronnie.

[@3373-g8z]

Still can’t believe he’s gone! Just like when a friend dies, and you never really do accept it. Like they’re gonna come through that door, if you just wish hard enough!!!

[@michaelmachung7233]

Dio was a sound-minded, down to earth person, I've always enjoyed hearing him speak. Truthfully, I've never put much thought into the music I listen to: if it sounds good, I'll listen to it again, and, perhaps, purchase it. Apparently, that seems to be the common mindset. But his revelation of what Holy Diver means takes the listener to a whole new level of getting them to understand the lyrics and allowing their free will to judge its content. At any rate, if he has a book, I'll read it, I imagine it'd be quite interesting.

[@juliem3313]

I remember in middle school we could skip class if we went to a presentation about how heavy metal was devil worship. They mentioned Dio so naturally I ran out & bought their CD!! Been a fan ever since 😊

[@jacket0519]

Julie M it’s bullshit because his signature move, metal horns is supposed to ward off evil spirits

[@BukeChinaski]

Julie M lol

[@josephblanchard6248]

It took this interview for me to find out that he wasn't a devil worshiper lol. Now I'm finally going to listen to his music

[@patrickbrennan1317]

I wonder what they say about pop and rap. I don't remember any metal band threatening to blow up the White House. Remember Madonna's little stunt? Madonna also French kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera

[@jerrylisby5376]

Must be the rebel in you. His interview makes him sound better than what he is. You don't add Jesus to your sinful lifestyle. Like that old song: Jesus is just all right with me. Well Jesus isn't all right with you or any sinner. We all must admit to God we are sinners and must believe the gospel. The gospel is the fact Jesus paid the wages of our sins on the cross. The wages of sin is death. You must believe he did that for you. Then pray and ask him to save you from Hell. He will no matter what you have done. Btw he rose from the dead and is in Heaven next to his Father. If you receive Jesus he will receive you into Heaven when you die. Or if you are alive at his second coming he will receive you into the clouds with all other believers.

[@hipmetalworx]

Ronnie is, and will always be, the voice of metal/rock Awesome pitch live..an incredibly powerful voice spews forth from him.....a beer & a puff, he's good to go....no warm-up....that my friends is rock'n'roll

[@drakonwulfkozeidon8907]

Amazing song writer. In my view he was underrated yet he had a huge following. RIP Ronnie James Dio.

[@pjholly123]

What a beautiful man and artist. That voice. So rough and yet so smooth. Deep, then angelic. Nobody will fill this void, because nobody can. RJD.

[@avemaria1097]

My old man raised me on dio I remember hearing last in line for the first time and it totally blew my mind what a talent he was rest in peace.

[@freedom4hd]

Ronnie James Dio was and will always be among the greatest musicians of all time... IMO! Meeting him, sitting at the bar and drinking a beer with him in Rochester, NY in 1992 was epic! Ronnie presented himself as a regular dude to me, a 21-year-old little hippie chick who was experiencing her dream of meeting (& a bonus to spend time talking with) her favorite rock star of all time. When I told him that, he appeared to be flattered and extended his appreciation with a "Thank you, that's really sweet. Can I buy you a drink?" As I recall, it took me a minute to catch my breath! Aside from the obvious, his musical talent and powerful vocal ability... He was an amazing conversationalist with a level head and clear grasp of reality who openly discussed his beliefs without preaching them, willing to answer random questions and even asked a few of his own, genuine and intellectual, yet totally cool and laid back, and so unbelievably easy to talk to! Even better, we saw eye-to-eye... since we stood just about the same height! To say it was a truly memorable night is an understatement! Thanks, Gary Holt, for inviting me to the hotel bar, which allowed me the privilege to live this unimaginable experience of a lifetime! Love & Magic 🤘RJD🤘 Rock In Peace!

[@gaelankaspar725]

I'm just getting into Dio. When I was 15 in 2001, I just never knew about him. I was more of a Metallica, Sepultura, lamb of God kinda guy. My dad still got me into the old stuff like Sabbath and Deep purple etc. So I knew my old music, I just find it amazing (after being almost 30 now) how this guy just slipped past me, especially being in Sabbath. Ronnie is the fucking best! I'm totally hooked, and now I'm listening to Elf and Rainbow as well. This guy is just so awesome and super down to earth. watching these interviews makes me like him even more. It truly shows that this man just had a good soul and his purpose on this earth was to ROCK! Its just so fucking sad that all the awesome people die too soon and all the ass hole live forever. Dio you the man! wish i knew about you when you were alive. I would have paid whatever to go to one of your shows.

[@rosalesjavier7717]

dude I seen Dio lots of times he was the best singer ever he sang with such emotion that you felt them in his songs all the time

[@GrayWoIf]

Gaelan Kaspar the stories fans would tell still mesmerize me. How he would stay to the very end to make sure he met everyone and would talk to you as long as you liked and made sure you had a good time that was a man of the people.

[@LongStar117]

I mostly learned about dio after his death too.

[@theofficialdiamondlou2418]

I had the incredible unique pleasure to open,meet,and play two songs on stage with him back in the 80’s. In northern Cal. I’ve never been more STOKED in my life. I had only recently heard of him , and had just learned two of his songs. After our band played (a damn good set!!! I must say . ) we were coming off into the wings , when he grabbed my arm ,spun me around and said “come on ,you know our shit?” I felt like a deer in headlights ,but managed to nod my head .. he yells to the back line engineer to make me hot,and ask me what I know. I said rather sheepishly “Last in line?.? “ He gets a HUGE SMILE and says “first on the set list 😁” He made me realize why I love this business. Before that night I wanted to be rich and famous !! He showed me just how much fun it can be , if you let it , and that it’s ALWAYS about entertaining the audience ..(and ourselves at the same time) being honest in everything you do on stage. He was a great guy , we spoke afterwords for awhile , and he imparted much wisdom to this at the time stupid young wannabe !!! He will be missed .. RIP Ronnie RJD Just for shits and giggles. 30+ years later while messing around jamming with a friend. I got a wild hair and recorded this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4avfnt4etqKa8k It’s been a LOOOOONG time but I still remember most of it. 😎🎸🎶✌️

[@marikavass9248]

yes, like u i actually re-discovered him. used to listen to rainbow and black sabbath when i was a kid, but always thought it was ozzy. then i recently started listening to it again. and i wish i had gone to 1 of his concerts. or at least met him when he was alive.

[@williamramsden1356]

After watching this interview I would have so wanted to meet and have a long conversation with Mr Dio.. A legend.. RIP

[@lilyofthevalley5586]

What a lovely guy inside and out he was! Talented, intelligent, classy and a real sweet heart. I pray someday I get to meet him again in the new world. RIP Ronnie! We all miss you terribly! 🤎

[@howardsmothers5446]

I knew Ronnie when he was with the band Elf...even back then he was a man of manners and conviction...ages me a bit but everytime we ran into each other we always had something talk about, sometimes just bullsshitting but usually some deeper conversations...he always impressed me with his writing techniques and just how easy it was for him...I was in awe of him the older we got because he just got better at it...his voice always resonated what he was singing, be it something calm and mellow or something people called evil...when he sang the word 'fire' it was deep and throaty...always got the chills everytime I heard it...was able to sit with him many times in public and in private and he always spoke with conviction and intelligence...he was a class act all the way and even treated everyone, no matter who or what you were, with respect and true to his words...I miss him terribly and was honored just to know him both as friends and colleagues...sleep tight, Ronnie...I'll be seeing you very soon...maybe then I can write a song with you...peace, my brother...