The Official RONNIE JAMES DIO Fan Page has checked in with the following update:

"We are happy to announce that original DIO drummer Vinny Appice will be performing with DIO DISCIPLES on July 18th in Toronto, Ontario at The Rockpile, on July 19th in London, Ontario at The Eastside Bar & Grill, and July 20th in Silver Creek, NY at the Willow Creek Winery. Come celebrate Ronnie James Dio with Dio Disciples featuring Ronnie's bandmates and friends Tim "Ripper" Owens, Oni Logan, Craig Goldy, Scott Warren, Bjorn Englen and Vinny Appice for these three shows! Be sure to get your tickets now at the venue box office or wherever tickets are sold!"

The lucky fans that were able to attend this year's Monsters of Rock Cruise - which ran from March 16th - 20th, setting sail from Ft. Lauderdale before taking in such gorgeous tropical locales as Nassau and CocoCay - witnessed performances by countless renowned metal acts. But certainly one of the top standouts of the cruise was DIO DISCIPLES, comprised of members Mark Boals (vocals), Craig Goldy (guitar), Scott Warren (keyboards), Simon Wright (drums), Bjorn Englen (bass), and Oni Logan (vocals).

Wendy Dio comments: "We want to thank Larry Morand, Mike London, Harlan Hendrickson, Joe Wright, Billy Deavers and all the staff and WONDERFUL fans on the Monsters Of Rock Cruise! Dio Disciples put on an amazing show!"

In addition to a great set by the band, the RONNIE JAMES DIO Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund raised over $16,500 for cancer research, education and to help find a cure. Some of the events that raised funds for the charity on the ship were a live auction that featured a signed Tony Iommi Gibson guitar, ESP guitar, Schecter guitar, Dio memorabilia, memorial T-Shirts and wristbands, and a Ronnie James Dio Photo Book. Rock Star Bingo was a huge success that featured members of Dio Disciples, STRYPER, Y&T;, CINDERELLA and Eddie Trunk calling Bingo numbers, with 100% of the proceeds raised from these events going directly to the charity.

For more information visit DioCancerFund.org and the official Dio Disciples Facebook page.