"Holy Diver Live" captures the raw energy of Dio's iconic sound with a vibrant live recording that emphasizes the dynamic interplay between instruments. The production is crisp, allowing the thunderous guitar riffs and soaring vocals to shine through while maintaining a powerful rhythm section that drives the tempo forward. The album features a rich tapestry of textures, from the gritty, distorted guitars to the lush, atmospheric keyboards that enhance the epic feel of each track. The high-energy performances create an electrifying atmosphere, with the audience's enthusiasm adding an extra layer of intensity. This live experience stands out for its authenticity, showcasing the visceral power of classic heavy metal in a way that studio recordings often cannot replicate.

Album: Holy Diver Live by Dio (2006)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Angry
Format: Live

Description: Holy Diver – Live is a live album by the heavy metal band Dio recorded on tour in 2005. On Disc 1, the band performs Holy Diver in its entirety, while disc 2 contains live versions of other songs from Dio's back catalog. It was released in, CD, DVD and blu-ray formats.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Rock/Pop, Angry, 2000s, Live

Additional Context: Rating score: 10. Based on 2 votes


Holy Diver – Live is a live album by the heavy metal band Dio recorded on tour in 2005. On Disc 1, the band performs Holy Diver in its entirety, while disc 2 contains live versions of other songs from Dio's back catalog. It was released in, CD, DVD and blu-ray formats.

Album: Magica by Dio (2000)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "Magica" is the eighth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in March 2000. The album is recorded at the Total Access, Redondo Beach (USA) in 1999. Engineered by Wyn Davis.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 2 votes


"Magica" is the eighth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in March 2000. The album is recorded at the Total Access, Redondo Beach (USA) in 1999. Engineered by Wyn Davis.

Album: The Last in Line by Dio (1984)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "The last in line" is the second studio album by hard rock band Dio released in July 1984. The album is recorded at the Caribou Ranch, Colorado (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Angelo Arcuri.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1980s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"The last in line" is the second studio album by hard rock band Dio released in July 1984. The album is recorded at the Caribou Ranch, Colorado (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Angelo Arcuri.

Album: Master of the Moon by Dio (2004)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "Master of the Moon" is the tenth and final studio album by hard rock band Dio released in September 2004. The album is recorded at the Total Access, Redondo Beach (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Wyn Davis.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Master of the Moon" is the tenth and final studio album by hard rock band Dio released in September 2004. The album is recorded at the Total Access, Redondo Beach (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Wyn Davis.

Album: Diamonds: The Best of Dio by Dio (1992)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Compilation

Description: Diamonds: The Best of Dio (originally released on the Vertigo label in 1992 as Diamonds) features 13 solo cuts from the legendary metal crooner and former vocalist of Elf and Black Sabbath, including “We Rock,” “Dream Evil,” “Rainbow in the Dark,” “The Last in Line,” “Rock 'n' Roll Children,” and “Holy Diver.”

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1990s, Compilation

Additional Context: Rating score: 10. Based on 1 votes


Diamonds: The Best of Dio (originally released on the Vertigo label in 1992 as Diamonds) features 13 solo cuts from the legendary metal crooner and former vocalist of Elf and Black Sabbath, including “We Rock,” “Dream Evil,” “Rainbow in the Dark,” “The Last in Line,” “Rock 'n' Roll Children,” and “Holy Diver.”

Album: Dream Evil by Dio (1987)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "Dream Evil" is the fourth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in July 1987. The album is recorded at the Village Recorder, Los Angeles (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Angelo Arcuri.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1980s, Album

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Dream Evil" is the fourth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in July 1987. The album is recorded at the Village Recorder, Los Angeles (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Angelo Arcuri.

Album: Intermission by Dio (1986)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Live

Description: Intermission is a live album released by Dio in 1986 on the label Vertigo Records in Europe and Warner Bros. Records in North America. The live songs were recorded with Vivian Campbell during the first leg of the Sacred Heart tour. Craig Goldy replaced Campbell, and the band wanted something to represent the new lineup, so they recorded "Time to Burn" with him, and it was added to the album. The band resumed the Sacred Heart tour in support of this album.

The band had featured on many radio-broadcasts but fans who had been hoping for a double-live album were somewhat disappointed with this release, especially as the guitar-parts of the now-departed Campbell seem low in the mix. The original UK release came with a postcard-pack.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1980s, Live

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


Intermission is a live album released by Dio in 1986 on the label Vertigo Records in Europe and Warner Bros. Records in North America. The live songs were recorded with Vivian Campbell during the first leg of the Sacred Heart tour. Craig Goldy replaced Campbell, and the band wanted something to represent the new lineup, so they recorded "Time to Burn" with him, and it was added to the album. The band resumed the Sacred Heart tour in support of this album.

The band had featured on many radio-broadcasts but fans who had been hoping for a double-live album were somewhat disappointed with this release, especially as the guitar-parts of the now-departed Campbell seem low in the mix. The original UK release came with a postcard-pack.

Album: Stand Up and Shout: The Dio Anthology by Dio (2003)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Compilation

Description: Stand Up and Shout: The Dio Anthology is a double collection spanning the entire career of vocalist Ronnie James Dio .  In the first disk is contained in the music phases Elf , Rainbow and Black Sabbath , since the second disc is composedonly songs from his solo, Dio . This is one of the most complete compilations of the singer, are 29 tracks remastered, with comments, track by track, made by Ronnie James Dio himself . Available in Digipac version.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 2000s, Compilation


Stand Up and Shout: The Dio Anthology is a double collection spanning the entire career of vocalist Ronnie James Dio .  In the first disk is contained in the music phases Elf , Rainbow and Black Sabbath , since the second disc is composedonly songs from his solo, Dio . This is one of the most complete compilations of the singer, are 29 tracks remastered, with comments, track by track, made by Ronnie James Dio himself . Available in Digipac version.

Album: DIO's Inferno: The Last in Live by Dio (1998)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Live

Description: Inferno: Last in Live is a live album released by the heavy metal band Dio. It was recorded on their Angry Machines tour in 1997/98. Released in 1998 on Mayhem Records, it consists of tracks from the Ronnie James Dio eras of Rainbow and Black Sabbath, as well as Dio's own material.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1990s, Live


Inferno: Last in Live is a live album released by the heavy metal band Dio. It was recorded on their Angry Machines tour in 1997/98. Released in 1998 on Mayhem Records, it consists of tracks from the Ronnie James Dio eras of Rainbow and Black Sabbath, as well as Dio's own material.

Album: Holy Diver by Dio (1983)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "Holy Diver" is the debut album by hard rock band Dio released in May 1983. The album is recorded at the Sound City Studios, California (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Angelo Arcuri and Ray Leonard.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1980s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 9. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Holy Diver" is the debut album by hard rock band Dio released in May 1983. The album is recorded at the Sound City Studios, California (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Angelo Arcuri and Ray Leonard.

Album: Dio at Donington UK: Live 1983 & 1987 by Dio (2010)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Live

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 2010s, Live


Album: Finding the Sacred Heart: Live in Philly 1986 by Dio (2013)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Live

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 2010s, Live


Album: Evil or Divine: Live in New York City by Dio (2005)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Live

Description: After the reawakening of Ronnie James Dio to a younger generation courtesy of his two-disc Rhino anthology Stand Up and Shout, the man remained alive and kicking for a year-and-a-half, sharing the road with fellow metal luminaries the Scorpions and Deep Purple. This collection of live recordings is the document of this tour, and it features the grand wizard of darkness in fine performing form, covering all of the well-known anthems like "Holy Diver" and "Heaven and Hell" and throwing in some choice new tunes for a balance of old and new. Dio heads will enjoy having this as a souvenir of the man's recent conquests in North America and Europe.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 2000s, Live

Additional Context: Rating score: 10. Based on 1 votes


After the reawakening of Ronnie James Dio to a younger generation courtesy of his two-disc Rhino anthology Stand Up and Shout, the man remained alive and kicking for a year-and-a-half, sharing the road with fellow metal luminaries the Scorpions and Deep Purple. This collection of live recordings is the document of this tour, and it features the grand wizard of darkness in fine performing form, covering all of the well-known anthems like "Holy Diver" and "Heaven and Hell" and throwing in some choice new tunes for a balance of old and new. Dio heads will enjoy having this as a souvenir of the man's recent conquests in North America and Europe.

Album: Strange Highways by Dio (1993)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "Strange Highways" is the sixth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in January 1994. The album is recorded at the Rumbo Studios, Los Angeles (USA) in 1993. Produced and engineered by Mike Fraser.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Strange Highways" is the sixth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in January 1994. The album is recorded at the Rumbo Studios, Los Angeles (USA) in 1993. Produced and engineered by Mike Fraser.

Album: Angry Machines by Dio (1996)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "Angry Machines" is the seventh studio album by hard rock band Dio released in October 1996. The album is recorded at the Total Access, Redondo Beach (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Wyn Davis.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Angry Machines" is the seventh studio album by hard rock band Dio released in October 1996. The album is recorded at the Total Access, Redondo Beach (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Wyn Davis.

Album: Holy Diver Live by Dio (2006)
Genre: heavy metal
Record Label: Eagle Records
Format: CD

Artist Background: Artist from US, known for classic rock, hard rock, heavy metal, metal, rock

Musical Influences: Jake E. Lee, Vivian Campbell, Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: heavy metal, 2000s, CD, Eagle Records


Album: Lock Up the Wolves by Dio (1990)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "Lock Up The Wolves" is the fifth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in May 1990. The album is recorded at the Granny's House, Reno (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Tony Platt.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1990s, Album

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Lock Up The Wolves" is the fifth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in May 1990. The album is recorded at the Granny's House, Reno (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Tony Platt.

Album: A Decade Of Dio: 1983-1993 by Dio (2016)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Compilation

Description: Follow Dio through the band's early years with A DECADE OF DIO: 1983-1993, a new box set that brings together their first six studio albums, each featuring newly remastered sound.

It includes:
Holy Diver (1983)
The Last In Line (1984)
Sacred Heart (1985)
Dream Evil (1987)
Lock Up The Wolves (1990)
Strange Highways (1993)

This 6CD set will come housed in boxes featuring new artwork by Marc Sasso, who was responsible for many of the band's iconic covers.

Ronnie James Dio's sinister howl and wicked songcraft bewitched hard rock fans in the Seventies and Eighties during his memorable stints with Elf, Rainbow, and Black Sabbath. In 1983, the singer formed his own band, launching a successful solo career that led to 10 studio albums and sales of more than 10 million records around the world.

After two albums with Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio left in 1982 and formed Dio with fellow Sabbath band mate Vinny Appice on drums. The group s platinum-selling debut Holy Diver arrived in 1983 and is now revered as a heavy metal masterpiece, including two songs that would become rock signatures: the title track and the epic Rainbow In The Dark. 

The band returned the following year with The Last In Line (1984), which became the band s second platinum seller and included the single Mystery, as well as We Rock, a song the band often used to close its shows. Sacred Heart (1985) achieved gold certification and introduced fans to the concert staple Rock n Roll Children. Dio s fourth studio album, Dream Evil (1987) included the singles All The Fools Sailed Away and I Could Have Been A Dreamer. 

In the Nineties, the group released two more stellar studio albums. Lock Up The Wolves arrived in 1990 and featured the single Hey Angel and rocking title track. Following a brief reunion with Black Sabbath in 1992, Dio returned with Strange Highways in 1993. The album featured future fan favorites like Jesus, Mary and The Holy Ghost, Evilution, and the title track.

Although Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer in 2010, his towering voice and legacy live on. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, co-founded by Wendy Dio, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable fund dedicated to supporting cancer-prevention research, raising awareness and educating the public about the vital importance of early detection and prevention when dealing with this deadly disease.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Crazy, 2010s, Compilation

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes


Follow Dio through the band's early years with A DECADE OF DIO: 1983-1993, a new box set that brings together their first six studio albums, each featuring newly remastered sound.

It includes:
Holy Diver (1983)
The Last In Line (1984)
Sacred Heart (1985)
Dream Evil (1987)
Lock Up The Wolves (1990)
Strange Highways (1993)

This 6CD set will come housed in boxes featuring new artwork by Marc Sasso, who was responsible for many of the band's iconic covers.

Ronnie James Dio's sinister howl and wicked songcraft bewitched hard rock fans in the Seventies and Eighties during his memorable stints with Elf, Rainbow, and Black Sabbath. In 1983, the singer formed his own band, launching a successful solo career that led to 10 studio albums and sales of more than 10 million records around the world.

After two albums with Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio left in 1982 and formed Dio with fellow Sabbath band mate Vinny Appice on drums. The group s platinum-selling debut Holy Diver arrived in 1983 and is now revered as a heavy metal masterpiece, including two songs that would become rock signatures: the title track and the epic Rainbow In The Dark. 

The band returned the following year with The Last In Line (1984), which became the band s second platinum seller and included the single Mystery, as well as We Rock, a song the band often used to close its shows. Sacred Heart (1985) achieved gold certification and introduced fans to the concert staple Rock n Roll Children. Dio s fourth studio album, Dream Evil (1987) included the singles All The Fools Sailed Away and I Could Have Been A Dreamer. 

In the Nineties, the group released two more stellar studio albums. Lock Up The Wolves arrived in 1990 and featured the single Hey Angel and rocking title track. Following a brief reunion with Black Sabbath in 1992, Dio returned with Strange Highways in 1993. The album featured future fan favorites like Jesus, Mary and The Holy Ghost, Evilution, and the title track.

Although Ronnie James Dio lost his battle with stomach cancer in 2010, his towering voice and legacy live on. The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, co-founded by Wendy Dio, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) charitable fund dedicated to supporting cancer-prevention research, raising awareness and educating the public about the vital importance of early detection and prevention when dealing with this deadly disease.

Album: Killing the Dragon by Dio (2002)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "Killing the Dragon" is the ninth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in May 2002. The album is recorded at the Total Access, Redondo Beach (USA) in 2001. Engineered by Wyn Davis.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Based on 2 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Killing the Dragon" is the ninth studio album by hard rock band Dio released in May 2002. The album is recorded at the Total Access, Redondo Beach (USA) in 2001. Engineered by Wyn Davis.

Album: Sacred Heart by Dio (1985)
Genre: Heavy Metal | Style: Metal | Mood: Crazy
Format: Album

Description: "Sacred Heart" is the third studio album by hard rock band Dio released in July 1984. The album is recorded at the Rumbo Studios, Los Angeles (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Angelo Arcuri.

Artist Background: Ronald James Padavona (July 10, 1942 - May 16, 2010), better known as Ronnie James Dio, was an American rock and heavy metal vocalist and songwriter. He performed with, amongst others, Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, and his own band Dio. Dio was an American heavy metal band. Formed in 1982 after Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial st... Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Related Artists: Heaven & Hell, Rainbow, Elf, Black Sabbath

Music Scene: Part of the Cortland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Heavy Metal movement. Known for Metal style.

Tags: Heavy Metal, Metal, Crazy, 1980s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 7. Based on 1 votes. Available on Discogs marketplace


"Sacred Heart" is the third studio album by hard rock band Dio released in July 1984. The album is recorded at the Rumbo Studios, Los Angeles (USA) in the same year. Engineered by Angelo Arcuri.

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