THE RODS frontman/ex-ELF guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein, who is also a cousin of the legendary singer Ronnie James Dio' (DIO, BLACK SABBATH, HEAVEN & HELL), has released the following statement:

"I just found out that [the MANOWAR-owned company] Magic Circle Music stated on their site that I was contributing a song to their proposed tribute album to [Ronnie James] Dio. It also states that I specifically wrote this song for Ronnie. This is totally UNTRUE! The song is called "Far Beyond" and was a cut on the FEINSTEIN "Third Wish" album, released by Magic Circle Music (SPV) in 2004. The song was co-written by myself and John West eight years ago.

I am NOT a part of this Magic Circle tribute album, and will ONLY be a part of any tribute to Ronnie that is sanctioned by Niji Entertainment Group and Wendy Dio."

Source: www.Blabbermouth.Net