Dio Disciples: Interview With Tim Ripper Owens & Simon Wright (Video)

By Aniruddh "Andrew" Bansal, June 2nd 2011, North Hollywood CA: Members of the Dio band have joined forces with Tim Ripper Owens (Yngwie Malmsteen, ex-Judas Priest, ex-Iced Earth vocalist) to form the "Dio Disciples". Besides Tim, the line-up consists of Craig Goldy (guitar), Simon Wright (drums), James LoMenzo (bass), Scott Warren (keyboards), and Toby Jepson (vocals). Today they were rehearsing here in North Hollywood for their upcoming European tour. Watch the interview below, as I caught up with Tim Ripper Owens and Simon Wright to talk about the rehearsals, tour dates, set list, and the possibility of a tribute album. Check out the pictures from their rehearsal at this location, and also check out the band's official facebook.

Video by Carsten Steinhausen

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