Brutal Legend Drops Dio in Favour of Curry

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Former Black Sabbath singer Ronnie James Dio has been bumped from the Brutal Legend all-star lineup, replaced by Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry.

Dio--credited with popularising the metal horns hand gesture Brutal Legend frequently throws--was to voice a character named Doviculus, Emperor of the Tainted Coil.

"Ronnie James Dio is an amazing singer and truly one of the great figures of Metal, but as the character of Doviculus evolved, we realized that Tim Curry was a better fit for the part," said Double Fine founder Tim Schafer. "Anyone who has seen his amazing performance as the Lord of Darkness in the movie Legend knows why we cast him."

Brutal Legend is scheduled to be released October 13 on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, though once-would-be publisher Activision has sued to block the game's release.

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    June 16, 2009 9:31 AM

    Tim Curry is the man.

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      June 16, 2009 9:38 AM

      You sound like a Regular Frankie Fan

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        June 16, 2009 10:29 AM

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        June 16, 2009 3:23 PM

        i know i was, but it was over when he had the plan, to start working on a muscle man.

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          June 16, 2009 3:48 PM

          Now the only thing that gives me hope, is my love of a certain dope.

          /Plays Brad in the Columbus, Ohio shadowcast

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