Holy Diver
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| - | Holy Diver is the name of Ronnie James Dio's first of many albums under the band name "Dio". | + | Holy Diver is the name of Ronnie James Dio's first of many albums under the band name "[[Dio]]". |
| - | Released in 1983, Holy Diver reached #61 on the Billboard 200 and went platinum in 1989 | + | Released in 1983, Holy Diver reached #61 on the [[Billboard 200]] and went platinum in 1989 |
| - | Dio, a legendary metal singer by most opinions, previously fronted Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow as well as several other bands. He did replace Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath as well. | + | Dio, a legendary metal singer by most opinions, previously fronted [[Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow]] as well as several other bands. He did replace [[Ozzy Osbourne]] in [[Black Sabbath]] as well. |
Currently Dio is back with his Sabbath band mates in "Heaven & Hell", as well as continuing his solo career that has spanned the last 25 years. | Currently Dio is back with his Sabbath band mates in "Heaven & Hell", as well as continuing his solo career that has spanned the last 25 years. | ||
| - | Vivian Campbell (who later joined Def Leppard) played guitar on this album. | + | [[Vivian Campbell]] (who later joined [[Def Leppard]]) played guitar on this album. |
Holy Diver is considered by many to be a staple in any metal album collection. | Holy Diver is considered by many to be a staple in any metal album collection. | ||
| - | The promo video for the title track Holy Diver can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkysjcs5vFU | + | The promo video for the title track Holy Diver can be seen here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkysjcs5vFU Promo Video For Dio's Holy Diver] |
| - | The US band Killswitch Engage performed a cover version of Holy Diver to rave reviews. See that video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=739pA9mOY-4 | + | The US band [[Killswitch Engage]] performed a cover version of Holy Diver to rave reviews. See that video here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=739pA9mOY-4 Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver Cover] |
Revision as of 16:11, 22 October 2008
Holy Diver is the name of Ronnie James Dio's first of many albums under the band name "Dio".
Released in 1983, Holy Diver reached #61 on the Billboard 200 and went platinum in 1989
Dio, a legendary metal singer by most opinions, previously fronted Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow as well as several other bands. He did replace Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath as well.
Currently Dio is back with his Sabbath band mates in "Heaven & Hell", as well as continuing his solo career that has spanned the last 25 years.
Vivian Campbell (who later joined Def Leppard) played guitar on this album.
Holy Diver is considered by many to be a staple in any metal album collection.
The promo video for the title track Holy Diver can be seen here: Promo Video For Dio's Holy Diver
The US band Killswitch Engage performed a cover version of Holy Diver to rave reviews. See that video here: Killswitch Engage - Holy Diver Cover
