2010 “Fuck Cancer” Tour
Was supposed to be a warmup tour before the recording of a new album

Dates and research compiled by Joe Siegler & Robert Dwyer.
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Touring Band

Well, it was supposed to be this:

  • Ronnie James Dio – Vocals
  • Tony Iommi – Guitar
  • Geezer Butler – Bass
  • Vinny Appice  – Drums
  • Scott Warren – Keyboards
Unfortunately, Ronnie James Dio’s cancer problems and later death caused the cancellation of the tour.  It was a bit of an eyebrow raiser when the dates were announced, as Ronnie was undergoing treatments already.  However, the band seemed confident at the time it would come off.  On May 4th 2010, Heaven & Hell issued the following statement:

“We have to announce that all forthcoming Heaven & Hell European shows have been canceled as sadly Ronnie isn’t well enough to tour this summer. We hope that everyone understands and want to thank fans and industry colleagues for their continuing support at this time.”

Sadly, Ronnie died on May 16th.  About a month later, on June 15th, it was announced that one of the previously announced concerts was still going to happen; the one on July 24th.  It was officially billed as “Heaven & Hell”, but had Glenn Hughes & Jorn Lande on vocals in place of the late Ronnie James Dio.  That concert was filmed, but when/if it gets released is unknown.  Rumor has it that Wendy Dio wasn’t happy with Jorn Lande, and has buried the concert as a result, but that’s just rumor.

Date Location Venue Other Bands / Openers Notes
May 04 Entire Tour is cancelled due to Ronnie James Dio’s continuing battle with stomach cancer.
May 16 Ronnie James Dio dies at age 67 in Houston, TX
Jun 13 Burgenland, Austria Pannonia Fields – Nova Rock Festival [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jun 15 It is announced that the Jul 24 gig will still happen as “Heaven & Hell”, but with Glenn Hughes & Jorn Lande as vocalists.
Jun 18 Zurich, Switzerland Jonschwil Degenaupark [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jun 19 Prague, Czech Republic Mimon Airport [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jun 22 Sofia, Bulgaria Levski Stadium [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jun 26 Bucharest, Romania La Katarg [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jun 27 Istanbul, Turkey Sonisphere Festival [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jul 01 Rome, Italy Ippodromo delle Capannelle [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jul 03 Milan, Italy Alcatraz [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jul 04 Pordenone, Italy Pordenone Fiera [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jul 06 Barcelona, Spain Sala Razzmatazz [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jul 08 Lisbon, Portugal Optimus Alive Festival [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jul 10 Barcelona, Spain The Forum [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Jul 24 London Victoria Park – High Voltage Festival [ Concert Reviews ]
Final gig ever for “Heaven & Hell”
Glenn Hughes & Jorn Lande on Vocals
Aug 01 Heerhugowaard, Netherlands Waerdse Tempel [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Aug 07 Stockholm, Sweden Stora Skuggan [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Aug 08 Pori, Finland Kirjurinluoto [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Aug 11 Bergen, Norway Koengen [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness
Aug 15 London, England Bloodstock Metal Festival [ Concert Reviews ]
Cancelled due to illness

NOTE: “Fuck Cancer” is not the official band sponsored name of the tour.
It was my own joke idea in lieu of an official tour name from the band. :)