The new year is rollin' along nicely so far. I finished driving on the TSO tour and I am out driving for Queensryche's Take Cover tour until March. Apart from the sub zero freezing cold and snow one day to + 45 (f) temperatures the next day. I am enduring Mother natures wrath just fine thank you.
I've received a few enquiries about DIO or Heaven and Hell tours this year...I've heard the same rumours you've heard. I listen to Sirius radio and read Blabbermouth, but have heard nothing from the office so they are what they are...just rumours. My best advice is to keep checking the official sites for any updates...you will hear or see them there first.
See ya'
Steve