RONNIE JAMES DIO's widow Wendy Dio has revealed that she will be putting together a tribute album to honor one of the greatest metal legends that ever lived, her husband. So far, names such as Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST), Lemmy Kilmister (MOTÖRHEAD), Ian Gillan (DEEP PURPLE), ALICE COOPER, Glenn Hughes (), Sebastian Bach (SKID ROW), Chris Jericho (FOZZY) and Dave Grohl (FOO FIGHTERS) have promised to take part of the tribute, planned to be released until the end of the year.

It is also confirmed that Dave Grohl will be covering BLACK SABBATH's song "The Mob Rules" and Rob Halford from JUDAS PRIEST will do the same for RAINBOW's "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll". All the artists will have complete creative freedom in the choosing and recording of the songs.