Tag Archives: Dio

Gig review: LAST IN LINE – Islington Academy, 1 August 2013

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jason

LAST IN LINE + SWEET SAVAGE + DENDERA A two thirds full Islington Academy to see the surviving members of the classic Dio line-up from the early/mid-80’s, no mean feat as August is never a great month for gigs outside … Continue reading →

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Album review: JORN – Traveller

Posted on June 13, 2013 by jason

Frontiers www.frontiers.it Jorn “Dio” Lande is a busy man with his new album “Traveller” dropping 13 months after his last studio album the awfully titled “Bring Heavy Rock to the Land” and that does not include his “Symphonic” issue back … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: DIO, AVANTASIA, DAVID BOWIE, BRYAN FERRY, TASTE, THE POODLES, STRYPER

Posted on May 21, 2013 by jason
DIO - Dream Evil

Nick van der Meulen gives us a round-up of some key new releases… DIO – Dream Evil Deluxe Edition (Universal) Originally released in 1987, this was my real introduction to Dio.  It was harsh, yet romantic and I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

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DVD review: DIO – Finding The Sacred Heart, Live In Philly 1986

Posted on May 19, 2013 by jason
DIO - Finding The Sacred Heart

Eagle Vision A young looking Dio fronting his young looking band and fook me this a good show. Promoting their Sacred Heart album, this ferocious opens with King Of Rock’n’Roll and sets the pace, followed by Like A Beat Of … Continue reading →

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Album review: DIO – Dream Evil

Posted on February 22, 2013 by jason

Universal  (2CD)         Fourth album from legendary classic metal band fronted by Ronnie James Dio, originally released in 1987, and what a classic it is. Featuring the studio debut of guitarist Craig Goldy, the album sadly gets … Continue reading →

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News: DIO – Deluxe Edition Album – Dream Evil

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jason

Universal are pleased to announce the release of a deluxe edition of Dio’s ‘Dream Evil’ album on March 4th 2013. When Ronnie James Dio finally succumbed to stomach cancer in May 2010, the world of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal … Continue reading →

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KILL DEVIL HILL announce London gig

Posted on June 19, 2012 by jason

***HEAVY METAL SUPERSTAR BAND’S SEPTEMBER 25th LONDON GARAGE GIG CONFIRMED FOLLOWING RAVE REVIEWS FOR DEBUT ‘KILL DEVIL HILL’ ALBUM*** “On paper, Kill Devil Hill – featuring Pantera’s Rex Brown and Heaven and Hell’s Vinnie Appice, could seem the kind of … Continue reading →

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DIO re-issues

Posted on May 17, 2012 by jason

Dio – Holy diver (Audio Fidelity) Dio’s first opus, released in 1983, gets the ultimate treatment.  While Universal recently released the expanded deluxe edition as a double CD, Audio Fidelity did their own special release… While a bit shy in … Continue reading →

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GRTR! reviewers May playlists

Posted on May 4, 2012 by jason

GRTR! scribes May playlists: Dio  – Holy Diver/Last in line/Sacred heart reissues.  Essential classic 80’s rock with some lovely bonuses. Thin Lizzy – Nightlife/Fighting reissues.  Essential 70’s rock (Nightlife a lot of funk) with bonus tracks.  Nicely cleaned up… JSS … Continue reading →

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DIO re-issues

Posted on March 18, 2012 by jason

Holy Diver (2CD) 5/5 The Last in Line (2CD) 5/5 Sacred Heart (2CD) 4/5 Universal At long last the first three Dio albums get the proper remaster treatment and what a joy to behold. Really. After Elf, Rainbow and Black … Continue reading →

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