DIO

Re-release of the eight full-length and the second live albums by the legendary American Heavy Metal band.
"Magica" was released in 2000 by Spitfire Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment) and marks the return of guitarist Craig Goldy, who also has performed on Dio's album "Dream Evil" and in the later release "Master Of The Moon".
Ronnie James Dio produced this concept album. The album was originally planned to be the first part of a trilogy of concept albums, and shortly before beginning his tour with Heaven & Hell, Dio announced his intention to start the "Magica II" and "III" album after the tour's end, but he died shortly after of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010.
While “Magica” did not spawn any major hits for the band’s impressive catalog, it still stands among Dio’s most intelligent and seminal works. It is certainly an album that meant a great deal to Dio personally. All the tracks were penned by Ronnie and longtime guitarist, Craig Goldy. The story is of good and evil; past, present, and future. The lyrical content is filled with bold imagery and colorful allegory. In short, everything we have always loved about Dio’s Metal aura lives and breathes in “Magica“.
“Evil Or Divine - Live In New York City” is a live album recorded at Roseland Theater in New York City, USA on December 13th, 2002 and released by Spitfire Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment) in 2003 for USA and in 2005 for Europe.
There is a new version of the Dio live experience and it is sure to please. To those of you who thought that Dio was a has been and that he would hang it up at the turn of the millennium, may you suffer and die listening to CDs of this Set being played at full blast by your neighbors knowing just how wrong you were!!
Eagle Records, 2000/2003/2008 (EDGCD383). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

CD 1 (Magica):
1. Discovery     0:54      
2. Magic Theme     1:16      
3. Lord Of The Last Day     1:43      
4. Fever Dreams     4:37      
5. Turn To Stone     5:19      
6. Feed My Head     5:39      
7. Eriel     7:22      
8. Challis     4:25      
9. As Long As It's Not About Love     6:04      
10. Losing My Insanity     5:04      
11. Otherworld     4:56      
12. Magic (Reprise)     1:53      
13. Lord Of The Last Day (Reprise)     1:43      
14. Magica Story     18:25

CD 2 (Evil Or Divine):
1. Killing The Dragon     5:06 
2. Egypt / Children Of The Sea     7:56 
3. Push     3:53 
4. Stand Up And Shout     3:36 
5. Rock And Roll     5:11 
6. Don't Talk To Strangers     5:48 
7. Man On The Silver Mountain     2:24 
8. Guitar Solo     9:06 
9. Long Live Rock And Roll     4:15 
10. Fever Dreams     4:08 
11. Holy Diver     5:06 
12. Heaven And Hell     6:38 
13. The Last In Line     5:44 
14. Rainbow In The Dark     5:04 
15. We Rock     5:15

Total playing time: 148:30 min.

Remastered re-release of the eight full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
"Magica" was released in 2000 on CD by Spitfire Records (a division of Eagle Rock Entertainment) and marks the return of guitarist Craig Goldy, who also has performed on Dio's album "Dream Evil" and in the later release "Master Of The Moon".
The album was originally planned to be the first part of a trilogy of concept albums, and shortly before beginning his tour with Heaven & Hell, Dio announced his intention to start the "Magica II" and "III" album after the tour's end, but he died shortly after of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010. The only song released from "Magica II" was titled "Electra".
While "Magica" did not spawn any major hits for the band’s impressive catalogue, it still stands among Dio’s most intelligent and seminal works. It is certainly an album that meant a great deal to Dio personally.
All the tracks were penned by Ronnie and long-time guitarist, Craig Goldy. The story is of good and evil; past, present, and future. The lyrical content is filled with bold imagery and colourful allegory. In short, everything we have always loved about Dio’s Metal aura lives and breathes in "Magica".
In 2019, "Magica" was remastered and released in 2020 as 180 gram Double Black Vinyl in Gatefold Cover, with a Bonus 7” Single "Electra".
Niji Entertainment Group/BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, 2000/2020 (BMGCAT389LP). Made in EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

LP 1
Side 1
1. Discovery 0:54
2. Magic Theme 1:16
3. Lord Of The Last Day 4:04
4. Fever Dreams 4:37
5. Turn To Stone 5:19
Side 2
6. Feed My Head 5:39
7. Eriel 7:22
8. Challis 4:26
Running time: 33:37 min.

LP 2
Side 1
1. As Long As It's Not About Love 6:28
2. Losing My Insanity 5:04
3. Otherworld 4:56
4. Magica - Reprise 1:53
5. Lord Of The Last Day - Reprise 1:43
Side 2
6. The Story Of Magica 9:52
Running time: 29:56 min.

Single
Side 1
1. Electra 6:26
Side 2
2. Electra 6:26
Running time: 6:26 min.

Total playing time: 69:59 min.

Remastered re-release of the tenth and the final full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Unlike many in the ageing Metal community, Ronnie James Dio still possesses the same powerful voice that fueled the genre through its late '70s and '80s heydays, and the reigning dark prince of Elfdom and two-time Black Sabbath frontman is still capable of writing killer songs.
"Master Of The Moon" resembles earlier works like "Last In Line" and "Sacred Heart" in its ability to buffer those one or two great tracks with seven or eight forgettable ones. 
The album marks the return of guitarist Craig Goldy (ex- Guiffria), who also performed on Dio's "Dream Evil" (1987) and "Magica" (2000). Together with Craig Goldie, drummer Simon Wright (ex- AC/DC), keyboardist Scott Warren and bassist Jeff Pilson (War & Peace, ex- Dokken), Ronnie James Dio recorded an album which will surely please the die-hard Dio fans. Ten tracks, all mid-tempo but heavy, under an excellent production and a familiar voice that hasn't changed a bit and keeps on delivering evil dreams. All tracks are lyrically surrounded by that same mysterious mist R.J.D. likes using so much.
Though the album was recorded with bass guitar player Jeff Pilson, Rudy Sarzo (Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Quiet Riot, Queensrÿche, etc.) was called in for Dio's touring line-up.
One song, "Death by Love", was partly written by former "Magica" touring bassist Chuck Garric. There are no writing credits provided on the album's liner notes.
In 2019, "Master Of The Moon" was remastered, and for the first time re-released on vinyl in 2020.
"Master Of The Moon" is a very good album and highly recommended to all fans of Dio as well as all Heavy Metal worshippers!
Niji Entertainment Group/BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, 2004/2020 (BMGCAT390LP). Made in EU. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. One More for the Road 03:18
2. Master of the Moon 04:19
3. The End of the World 04:44
4. Shivers 04:21
5. The Eyes 06:28

Side 2
1. The Man Who Would Be King 05:02
2. Living the Lie 04:26
3. I Am 05:02
4. Death by Love 04:35
5. In Dreams 04:26

Total playing time: 46:11 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Keeping the same line-up, Dio didn't waste much time, releasing on August 15, 1985 the highly anticipated third album. Even if this new release followed the same musical and lyrical formula of the previous albums, this record is somehow trapped in Ronnie's indecision about "Sacred Heart"'s overall musical direction. If songs like "King of Rock and Roll" or "Sacred Heart" somewhat keep the original "Holy Diver" soul, firmly based on strong stylish riffs and a classic Hard Rock rhythm section, that always avoid overacting performances, tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Children" or "Hungry for Heaven" are clearly more mainstream compositions, deliberately made to please the vastest audiences that could push "Sacred Heart" into the always commercially tempting US billboard.
Even with different musical approaches, "King of Rock and Roll", "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and the extremely catchy "Hungry for Heaven" are all great songs that largely please Dio's demanding fan base.
This was the last Dio album to include guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join several other bands, most notably Def Leppard, Riverdogs, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.
The top level musical performances from this now legendary line-up, with honorable mentions to Vivian Campbell's inspired guitar work and Ronnie James Dio's always amazing vocal performance, also give that extra push to place "Sacred Heart" among Dio's most respectable releases.
Album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200. It is one of Dio's most well-known albums, including singles such as "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and "Hungry for Heaven". The RIAA certified “Sacred Heart” Gold (500,000 units sold) on October 15, 1985.
This is the white label promo version.
Comes with an obi and 4-page insert with liner notes by Koh Sakai along with the English lyrics transcriptions. The front page is parallel to the inner sleeve bags of the US release (photos and credits), while the back page is just black with white Dio logo instead of the Sacred Heart lyrics.
Vertigo/Nippon Phonogram Co. Ltd., Tokyo, Ltd., 1985 (28PP-1008). Made in Japan. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of Rock And Roll 3:49
2. Sacred Heart 6:27
3. Another Lie 3:48
4. Rock 'n' Roll Children 4:32

Side Two
1. Hungry For Heaven 4:11
2. Like The Beat Of A Heart 4:25
3. Just Another Day 3:23
4. Fallen Angels 3:57
5. Shoot Shoot 4:20

Total playing time: 38:51 min.

First re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Keeping the same line-up, Dio didn't waste much time, releasing on August 15, 1985 the highly anticipated third album. Even if this new release followed the same musical and lyrical formula of the previous albums, this record is somehow trapped in Ronnie's indecision about "Sacred Heart"'s overall musical direction. If songs like "King of Rock and Roll" or "Sacred Heart" somewhat keep the original "Holy Diver" soul, firmly based on strong stylish riffs and a classic Hard Rock rhythm section, that always avoid overacting performances, tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Children" or "Hungry for Heaven" are clearly more mainstream compositions, deliberately made to please the vastest audiences that could push "Sacred Heart" into the always commercially tempting US billboard.
Even with different musical approaches, "King of Rock and Roll", "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and the extremely catchy "Hungry for Heaven" are all great songs that largely please Dio's demanding fan base.
This was the last Dio album to include guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join several other bands, most notably Def Leppard, Riverdogs, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.
The top level musical performances from this now legendary line-up, with honorable mentions to Vivian Campbell's inspired guitar work and Ronnie James Dio's always amazing vocal performance, also give that extra push to place "Sacred Heart" among Dio's most respectable releases.
Album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200. It is one of Dio's most well-known albums, including singles such as "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and "Hungry for Heaven". The RIAA certified “Sacred Heart” Gold (500,000 units sold) on October 15, 1985.
Remastered re-release on 120g vinyl includes Download Code.
Vertigo/UMC/Mercury Records Ltd., 1985/2021 (0736927). Made in Holland. Pressed in Czech.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of Rock And Roll 3:50
2. Sacred Heart 6:26
3. Another Lie 3:47
4. Rock 'n' Roll Children 4:30

Side Two
1. Hungry For Heaven 4:09
2. Like The Beat Of A Heart 4:20
3. Just Another Day 3:20
4. Fallen Angels 4:00
5. Shoot Shoot 4:19

Total playing time: 38:51 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Keeping the same line-up, Dio didn't waste much time, releasing on August 15, 1985 the highly anticipated third album. Even if this new release followed the same musical and lyrical formula of the previous albums, this record is somehow trapped in Ronnie's indecision about "Sacred Heart"'s overall musical direction. If songs like "King of Rock and Roll" or "Sacred Heart" somewhat keep the original "Holy Diver" soul, firmly based on strong stylish riffs and a classic Hard Rock rhythm section, that always avoid overacting performances, tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Children" or "Hungry for Heaven" are clearly more mainstream compositions, deliberately made to please the vastest audiences that could push "Sacred Heart" into the always commercially tempting US billboard.
Even with different musical approaches, "King of Rock and Roll", "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and the extremely catchy "Hungry for Heaven" are all great songs that largely please Dio's demanding fan base.
This was the last Dio album to include guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join several other bands, most notably Def Leppard, Riverdogs, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.
The top level musical performances from this now legendary line-up, with honorable mentions to Vivian Campbell's inspired guitar work and Ronnie James Dio's always amazing vocal performance, also give that extra push to place "Sacred Heart" among Dio's most respectable releases.
Album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200. It is one of Dio's most well-known albums, including singles such as "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and "Hungry for Heaven". The RIAA certified “Sacred Heart” Gold (500,000 units sold) on October 15, 1985.
Warner Bros. Records Inc./Columbia House, 1985 (9 W1-25292). Made in USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of Rock And Roll 3:49
2. Sacred Heart 6:27
3. Another Lie 3:48
4. Rock 'n' Roll Children 4:32

Side Two
1. Hungry For Heaven 4:10
2. Like The Beat Of A Heart 4:24
3. Just Another Day 3:23
4. Fallen Angels 3:57
5. Shoot Shoot 4:20

Total playing time: 38:51 min.

The third full-length studio album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Keeping the same line-up, Dio didn't waste much time, releasing on August 15, 1985 the highly anticipated third album. Even if this new release followed the same musical and lyrical formula of the previous albums, this record is somehow trapped in Ronnie's indecision about "Sacred Heart"'s overall musical direction. If songs like "King of Rock and Roll" or "Sacred Heart" somewhat keep the original "Holy Diver" soul, firmly based on strong stylish riffs and a classic Hard Rock rhythm section, that always avoid overacting performances, tracks like "Rock 'n' Roll Children" or "Hungry for Heaven" are clearly more mainstream compositions, deliberately made to please the vastest audiences that could push "Sacred Heart" into the always commercially tempting US billboard.
Even with different musical approaches, "King of Rock and Roll", "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and the extremely catchy "Hungry for Heaven" are all great songs that largely please Dio's demanding fan base.
This was the last Dio album to include guitarist Vivian Campbell, who went on to join several other bands, most notably Def Leppard, Riverdogs, Whitesnake and Thin Lizzy.
The top level musical performances from this now legendary line-up, with honorable mentions to Vivian Campbell's inspired guitar work and Ronnie James Dio's always amazing vocal performance, also give that extra push to place "Sacred Heart" among Dio's most respectable releases.
Album peaked at #29 on the Billboard 200. It is one of Dio's most well-known albums, including singles such as "Sacred Heart", "Rock 'n' Roll Children" and "Hungry for Heaven". The RIAA certified “Sacred Heart” Gold (500,000 units sold) on October 15, 1985.
Warner Bros. Records Inc./WEA Music Of Canada, Ltd., 1985 (92 52921). Made in Canada. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of Rock And Roll 3:49
2. Sacred Heart 6:27
3. Another Lie 3:48
4. Rock 'n' Roll Children 4:32

Side Two
1. Hungry For Heaven 4:11
2. Like The Beat Of A Heart 4:25
3. Just Another Day 3:23
4. Fallen Angels 3:57
5. Shoot Shoot 4:20

Total playing time: 38:51 min.

Unofficial live album by legendary American Heavy Metal band.
Ronnie James Dio is regarded as one of the greatest and most influential Heavy Metal artists of all time. The band that carries his name was formed in 1982, after Dio left Black Sabbath. The debut album "Holy Diver" features the hit singles "Rainbow in the Dark" and "Holy Diver". The Heavy Metal quintet was not only known for their melodic musical mastership, but also for their over the topstage acts, loaded with props and special effects. Dio’s career spanned more than 50 years and was cut short when he died of stomach cancer in 2010, aged 67. His legacy lives on this record.
The vinyl includes best tracks of Dio, recorded live at Summerfest, Henry W. Maier Festival Park, Milwaukee, WI, USA, July 10, 1994.
180g Black Vinyl.
Cult Legends, 2021 (CL84206). Made in The Netherlands.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Holy Diver 4:55
2. Man On The Silver Mountain 5:25
3. Heaven And Hell 1:44
4. Don't Talk To Strangers 5:15
5. Rainbow In The Dark 5:00

Side B
1. Jesus, Mary & The Holy Ghost 3:36
2. Strange Highways 5:53
3. Stand Up And Shout 3:31
4. The Last In Line 6:35
5. We Rock 5:20