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Today, in 1983, DIO released their classic album 'Holy Diver'. Not only is this record considered one of the greatest album of all time, but it changed our music forever thanks to Ronnie James Dio's excellent delivery of vocals. After that, every singer out there was forced to step their game up.
The album was originally released on May 25th, 1983 and contained some of the greatest Dio songs ever written, including "Rainbow In The Dark," "Holy Diver, "Stand Up And Shout" and many more amazing Dio classics! Listen to it here:
On the weekend of April 20th, Heavy Music history was written at the New England Metal & Hardcore Festival in Worcester, Massachusetts. What exactly took place? Well, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE performed their first show with original vocalist Jesse Leach.
Yesterday (June 1st), KSE performed in front of thousands of fans at "Rock AM Ring" in Nürburgring, Germany. At the end of their performance, the band rocked their own version of DIO's "Holy Diver" in tribute of Ronnie James Dio. Check it out!
Leach sang on the band's first self-titled album, which came out in 2000, and on their landmark 2002 Roadrunner debut 'Alive Or Just Breathing'. Leach left the band in 2002 and was replaced by Howard Jones, but his work on 'Alive Or Just Breathing' has always been revered by diehard, longtime KILLSWITCH ENGAGE fans.
Here is some additional footage from the bands performance at "Rock AM Ring":
Upcoming Tour Dates:
- 6/8 Nickelsdorf, Austria @ Pannonia Fields II (Nova Rock)
- 6/15 Copenhagen, Denmark (Copenhell)
- 6/16 Gothenburg, Sweden (Metaltown)
- 6/22 Milan, Italy @ Arena Fiera Milano (Gods Of Metal)
- 6/24 Dessel, Belgium @ Festival Park ‘Stenehel’ (Grasspop)
Unless you have been living under a rock, chances are that you have heard DIO's legendary album "Holy Diver" many times. You probably also know that it is one of the most influential albums in the history of Heavy Music. Additionally, vocalist Ronnie James Dio was one of the most talented and admired singers in the world of music.
Over the weekend it was announced that Audio Fidelity will re-release a remastered version of "Holy Diver" this month. This release is part of a 24K Gold Compact Disc series. This NEW edition will offer the fans of DIO a higher quality recording. The big difference with this process is that most previous releases relied on post-EQ'ed cutting tapes. This time around the remastered version was created via the original 1983 Sound City studio analog tape, with audiophile music restoration specialist Steve Hoffman.
Here are some facts about "Holy Diver":
- Released on May 25, 1983.
- The album has been hailed by critics as Dio's best work and a classic staple in the heavy metal genre.
- The album was previously remastered and re-released by Rock Candy Records in 2005. The only notable addition to the original album is an audio interview with Ronnie James Dio. This is why the DIO camp decided to create e better version of the album.
- Track Listing:
Side one:
1. "Stand Up and Shout"
2. "Holy Diver"
3. "Gypsy"
4. "Caught in the Middle"
5. "Don't Talk to Strangers"
Side two:
1. "Straight Through the Heart"
2. "Invisible"
3. "Rainbow in the Dark"
4. "Shame on the Night"
