"I was also unsure how on earth I was supposed to replace Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath," Dio writes. "In the late Seventies, the idea of a superstar group like Sabbath replacing their frontman was considered unthinkable"
Songwriter expands his sound with dream-pop production and a heavy-metal cover
AC/DC, Dio, Type O Negative, Korn and more deck the halls with heavy riffs
The heavy-metal group's records — from Angry Machines through Master of the Moon — will feature live recordings and a few never-before-released studio recordings
"Dio Returns" trek to kick off this May
Heavy metal giant's vast collection of stage wardrobe, instruments, artwork and sports memorabilia heading to auction block in September
Auction to take place in person and online in New York in September
"This gives [fans] a chance to experience [Dio live] without relying on the poor-quality videos on YouTube," guitarist Craig Goldy says
Metal legend's hologram "performs" alongside Dio Disciples at Pollstar Awards before promised 2017 tour
Creators Eyellusion hope for hologram to tour with Dio Disciples following Wacken performance
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