DIO

[Mosh]

Posted on the Dio facebook page:

Looks like Eddie in the background.

 

[Perun]

So... at Wacken this year Dio Disciples performed with a hologram of Dio himself. Apparently they're planning to go on tour with it, a statement even exists that they could imagine him... it... fronting the band for the entire gig.

http://loudwire.com/ronnie-james-dio-hologram-joins-dio-disciples-2016-wacken-open-air-festival/

I can tell you that I can't find anything right with this.

 

[Mosh]

They realized they couldn't sell tickets as the Dio Disciples without Dio.

 

[Perun]

It's grave robbery, idolatry and desecration all in one.

 

[RTC]

I think we should judge by intent in this case. I don't think this was done in mean spirit, or for malicious means. I think this was a way to honour one of, if not, the greatest metal singer of all-time.

 

[MrKnickerbocker]

It's fucking disgusting. Anyone who pays to go see this should be ashamed of themselves.

That said, I want to see video footage.

 

[CriedWhenBrucieLeft]

Yeh, where's the footage of this grave robbery, idolatry and desecration?

 

[Mosh]

I'm mostly interested in what Hologram Dio's stage banter is like.

 

[RTC]

I will admit, there's something a little unsettling about the "hologram" going on tour though.

 

[CriedWhenBrucieLeft]

I'm mostly interested in what Hologram Dio's stage banter is like.

The same every night.

I will admit, there's something a little unsettling about the "hologram" going on tour though.

You're thinking of the groupies, right?

 

[Perun]

I think we should judge by intent in this case. I don't think this was done in mean spirit, or for malicious means. I think this was a way to honour one of, if not, the greatest metal singer of all-time.

Perhaps, if they did it as a one-off, we could argue it was an (albeit tasteless) tribute, but if they're going to go on tour with it (source), it feels more like a cash grab.

That said, I want to see video footage.

Haven't been able to locate any. Mind you, this was a relatively minor gig at the festival, I think we won't be overwhelmed with footage from late in the show.

 

[Ariana]

You're thinking of the groupies, right?

The weirdest thing to me in this case is how his wife agreed to this. Sorry, but I can't say the end justifies the means in this case.

 

[RTC]

Perhaps, if they did it as a one-off, we could argue it was an (albeit tasteless) tribute, but if they're going to go on tour with it (source), it feels more like a cash grab.

Probably a little of Column A (wanting the world to experience Dio in a live capacity as much as they possibly can given today's technology) and Column B (milking the cash cow).

 

[Perun]

Of course I don't have any proof, but I think it may be a little bit of Column A and an overwhelming bit of Column B. Although I admit that my view is tarnished because even if it was all Column A, I'd think of it as tasteless and disrespectful.

 

[LooseCannon]

Who knows...I'm not disturbed by this so much, as it has happened before. The real question is - do I think Dio would mind.

 

[Perun]

Here's your footage. Enjoy...

 

[Night Prowler]

The weirdest thing to me in this case is how his wife agreed to this.

They were divorced even before he got sick iirc

 

[Night Prowler]

Whole show: http://concert.arte.tv/de/dio-disciples-ft-special-guest-wacken-open-air-2016

 

[Travis The Dragon]

The weirdest thing to me in this case is how his wife agreed to this. Sorry, but I can't say the end justifies the means in this case.

It's because of the tour next year which equals $$$$$.

 

[Ian Sane]

I don't like this hologram shit. If I want to see Dio, I'll watch a DVD or a clip on youtube.