Dio Disciples US Tour Dates Annouced

Dio Disciples have just announced dates for their upcoming US headlining tour. The band is comprised of former Dio members Craig Goldy [guitars], Simon Wright [drums], Rudy Sarzo [bass], with Tim Owens [Judas Priest, Iced Earth] and Toby Jepson [Little Angels] handling vocal duties.

The combo pays tribute to Ronnie James Dio by performing songs from the late frontman's classic discography. Dio's widow, Wendy, wrote on the Dio website that she supports the band, explaining, "There will never be another Ronnie, but we want to keep his music alive." The group recently toured Europe where their setlists included classics like 'Holy Diver,' 'Rainbow in the Dark,' and 'Last in Line.'

Dio Disciples tour dates:

Sep. 22 - Poughkeepsie, NY @ The Chance

Sep. 23 - Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony

Sep. 26 - Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom

Sep. 27 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar

Sep. 28 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

Sep. 29 - Chicago, IL @ House of Blues

Sep. 30 - Medina, MN @ Medina Entertainment Center

Oct. 06 - Baton Rouge, LA @ Varsity Theatre

Oct. 07 - Houston, TX @ Scout Bar

Oct. 08 - San Antonio, TX @ Sunken Gardens

Oct. 09 - Dallas, TX @ Trees