"We'll know for the first time if we're evil or divine...we're the last in line."
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Dave Fisher
Vocals
Previous projects: After Death (1992-1998); MD20/20 (1992-2002)
Influences: RJD, Bruce Dickinson, Michael Kiske, Geoff Tate, Meat Loaf, Freddie Mercury, Kenny Rogers, Rob Halford
Point of origin: Dale City, VA
Family: wife Lynda and our three dogs
Alter ego/Bruce Wayne identity: high school/university Latin and Greek instructor
Favorites to play live: "The Last in Line," "Kill the King," "Heaven and Hell"
Three non-Dio albums I'd want on a deserted island: Operation: Mindcrime (Queensrÿche), Seventh Son of a Seventh Son (Iron Maiden), Keeper of the Seven Keys Part II (Helloween)
First rock concert: Mötley Crüe (1989, Capital Centre)
Current stage gear: Shure microphones and wireless, Sennheiser microphones, Boss vocal effects processor
Massimo Provinciali
Lead Guitar
Previous projects: four years in Short Circuit, a Las Vegas
original band that never took off
Influences: Joe Satriani, Eddie Van Halen, Vivian Campbell,
John Petrucci, Carlos Santana
Point of origin: Rome, Italy
Family: very married and two boys
Alter ego/Bruce Wayne identity: chief engineer
Favorites to play live: "The Last in Line," "Holy Diver," "Don't Talk to Strangers"
Three non-Dio albums I'd want on a deserted island: Supernatural (Santana), Strange Beautiful Music (Joe Satriani),
Best of Dokken
First rock concert: Ratt (1980s?, Aladdin Theatre)
Current stage gear: Fender, Marshall, Rocktron, TC Electronics, Line 6 (Editor's note: He's lying. There's more. I'm sure of it.)
Endorsements: BluGuitar
Ryan Dudder
Bass Guitar
Jeremy Meronuck
Drums
Previous projects: Pete the Iguana (1988-1994), Contrabass, various symphony orchestras, including the Las Vegas Philharmonic for the last ten years
Influences: Cliff Burton, Frank Bello, Victor Wooten, Marcus Miller
Point of origin: Portland, OR
Family: wife and two sons, all of whom play stringed instruments
Alter ego/Bruce Wayne identity: high school orchestra teacher and bass player for the Las Vegas Philharmonic
Favorites to play live: All of them. I just want to play.
Three non-Dio albums I'd want on a deserted island: Worship Music (Anthrax), Ride the Lightning (Metallica), Beethoven: The Complete Symphony Collection (London Symphony)
First rock concert: Anthrax, opening for Kiss (1987, Portland Memorial Coliseum)
Current stage gear: Lakland 5-string bass, Ibanez 4-string bass, Epifani amp, Form Factor cabinet
Previous projects: Percussion for Andrea Bocelli, Itzhak Perlman, 311, The Who, numerous Broadway tours and resident shows in Las Vegas
Influences: Brian Blade, Mel Lewis, David Garibaldi, Thomas Lang
Point of origin: Fargo, ND (you betcha!)
Family: girlfriend
Alter ego/Bruce Wayne identity: Freelancer
Favorites to play live: "Long Live Rock and Roll," "Straight Through the Heart"
Three non-Dio albums I'd want on a deserted island: A Love Supreme (John Coltrane), Doolittle (Pixies),One More Once
(Michel Camilo)
First rock concert: Living Colour
Current stage gear: Sleishman drums, Bosphorus cymbals,
DW hardware
Endorsements: Sleishman, Bosphorus
Chris Hermes
Keyboards and Guitars
Previous and current projects: Chris Hermes Trio (jazz), Chris Hermes Band (jam band vibe on classic rock/blues tunes)
Influences: Jimi Hendrix, Jordan Rudess
Point of origin: Green Bay, WI
Family: Yes
Alter ego/Bruce Wayne identity: Jedi Master (This is what he said. We believe.)
Favorites to play live: Any outdoor rock/blues festival with great BBQ or HOB Las Vegas
Three non-Dio albums I'd want on a deserted island: Hendrix, Cream, Led Zeppelin (all greatest hits mixes...albums are a thing of the past...)
First rock concert: INXS
Current stage gear: ESP Guitars, Marshall Amps, Korg Keyboards, Various Effects
