Slipknot and Metallica members paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio

A huge number of musicians paid tribute to former Black Sabbath and Rainbow frontman Ronnie James Dio, who passed away on May 16 at the age of 67. One of them was Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich, who named himself a lifelong fan of the singer.

«He was one of the main reasons I made it onto that stage to begin with», claimed he.

Slipknot singer Corey Taylor said that with the death of Ronnie James Dio the world lost «a real talent and a genuinely great man». He claimed: «Words cannot describe my sadness and music will never be the same without his voice and honesty».

KISS released an official statement which says: «In addition to his powerhouse vocal ability, Ronnie was a true gentleman who always emanated great warmth and friendship to us and everyone around him. We will miss him».

The list of bands that paid tribute to Ronnie James Dio also includes Motley Crue, Slayer, Anthrax and more.

Report about Ronnie James Dio death was posted on his official website ronniejamesdio.com by his wife. Reason of his death is yet unknown. Singer, aged 67, has been diagnosed with stomach cancer last November and was undergoing course of treatment during last months.