Massacre Records will release the two-CD album “A Light In The Black – A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio” on May 22.

The label states in a press release: “Ronnie James Dio was a hero and inspiration to many musicians, such as Lars Ulrich (METALLICA), Doro Pesch and Axel Rudi Pell, and rumor has it that he’s the main reason why every metal head worldwide is familiar with the sign of the horns. Now it’s time for us to pay tribute to him as well: 12 of our bands covered Ronnie James Dio songs to honor this exceptional musician!”

“A Light In The Black – A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio” will contain 20 songs by 12 different bands, including CRYSTAL BALL, MESSENGER, GUN BARREL, GLORYFUL, THE ORDER, METAL INQUISITOR, CIRCLE OF SILENCE, BURDEN OF GRIEF, LOVE.MIGHT.KILL, REBELLION, IRON FATE and WIZARD.

CRYSTAL BALL‘s cover version of DIO‘s “Sacred Heart” — taken from “A Light In The Black – A Tribute To Ronnie James Dio” — can be streamed in the YouTube clip above.

(via Blabbermouth)