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Dio – Holy Diver (E/E) – LP, JP 1983, No OBI
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Holy Diver is an LP by Dio from 1983 released on the Mercury label.
About this album
Holy Diver is a landmark heavy metal debut that established Dio as a solo force after his work with Rainbow and Black Sabbath. Released in 1983, it pairs Ronnie James Dio’s soaring vocals with sharp, anthemic writing and the guitar work of Vivian Campbell, giving the album both bite and melody. Produced by Ronnie James Dio and recorded with a clear, hard-edged sound, it became one of the era’s essential metal records. Songs such as Holy Diver and Rainbow in the Dark helped define the album’s lasting reputation and influence across hard rock and heavy metal.
Genre: Metal
Review
AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:A1 Stand Up And Shout
A2 Holy Diver
A3 Gypsy
A4 Caught In The Middle
A5 Don'T Talk To Strangers
B1 Straight Through The Heart
B2 Invisible
B3 Rainbow In The Dark
B4 Shame On The Night