It could be possible. It could be the ultimate tribute to Dio, it’s widely accepted as one of his crowning achievements. Think about it, some of the best and brightest stars in metal today singing and playing alongside their idols and legends of the industry. It’s possible, in thought. But in today’s world where everything is money driven and record companies are dictators, it’s not plausible. It’s a good thought, and interesting concept, but not possible. Don’t get me wrong I would love to come back here in a year and say I WAS WRONG but I don’t see it happening. Anyway, here would be a small proposed lineup of today’s more popular bands and classic bands that would fit the mold of the song:
*I tried not to include “screams” and “growls” because I don’t see it fitting in the song. I picked singers that we all know can sing clean.
Vocals:
Corey Taylor – Slipknot
Ripper Owens — Everything
Mikael Akerfelt – Opeth
Bruce Dickinson – Iron Maiden
James Hetfield – Metallica
M. Shadows – Avenged Sevenfold
Matt Heafy — Trivium
Joey Belladonna – Anthrax
Matt Tuck – Bullet For My Valentine
Stu Block – Iced Earth/Into Eternity
Rob Halford – Judas Priest
Guitar:
Corey Bealiu — Trivium
Jim Root — Slipknot
Mick Thompson — Slipknot
Synyster Gates – Avenged Sevenfold
Yngwie Malmsteen
John Petrucci – Dream Theater
Michael Romeo – Symphony X
Dave Mustaine/Chris Broderick — Megadeth
Kirk Hammet – Metallica
Scott Ian – Anthrax
