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.

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