Metal Hits

Performer: Dio
Distributor: WEA Strategic Marketing

Notes: Multi-instrumentalist and heavy-metal mainstay Ronnie James Dio has built up a hefty back catalog over three decades, with a career that spans vocalizing for Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and his own group, Dio. This best-of, which covers the Dio years exclusively, spans the period between 1983's HOLY DIVER album and 1990's LOCK UP THE WOLVES, and is packed with the kind of high-octane performances Dio fans have come to treasure. Neo-Gothic masterpieces like "Sunset Superman" and "Dream Evil" share space with the metal mysticism of "Last in Line," while Dio's hell's-gate scream holds sway over all.

After fronting Elf, Rainbow (featuring Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore), and Black Sabbath (after Ozzy Osbourne's departure), legendary vocalist Ronnie James Dio formed a band bearing his own name in 1983. Dio quickly became one of the world's top heavy-metal acts. In the late '80s, lineup changes unsettled the group, but the tenacious frontman persevered, leading Dio into the 21st century still waving its classic headbanging devil flag high.

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