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THE REVIEW
Dio - Holy Diver
1983 Mercury
An amazing album, where there is no weak track.
But we are talking about Ronnie James Dio, a powerful and unique voice.
In fact, his intense voice dominates all the songs, with verses and choruses that
leave a mark.
This is the hallmark of the legendary Ronnie, being able to write songs
that endure; I think there is no better quality for a musician.
Naturally accompanied by excellent musicians like Vivian Campbell on guitar,
Jimmy Bain on bass, and Vinny Appice on drums, who provide the album with a truly
energetic and convincing sound in every aspect.
Memorable songs include Holy Diver, Don't Talk to Strangers, and Rainbow in the Dark.
But the remaining songs are no less; it seems there are no fillers in this album.
For this reason, in my opinion, it should be considered a masterpiece.
Here we are talking about pure and authentic heavy metal, thrilling yet at the same time
with great catchy melodies.
Personally, I find the album's production to be of the highest level and the overall sound
clear and very impactful.
For me, among metal albums, it is one of the best, without a shadow of a doubt.
review by Angelowar6
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Holy Diver by Dio is praised as a flawless heavy metal album from 1983, featuring no weak tracks and iconic vocals by Ronnie James Dio. The lineup delivers a powerful and energetic sound throughout. Memorable songs like Holy Diver and Rainbow in the Dark highlight the album’s enduring appeal. The production is clear and impactful, making this album a timeless masterpiece in metal.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
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Ronnie James Dio (born Ronald James Padavona) was an American heavy metal and hard rock singer and songwriter, known for fronting Rainbow and Black Sabbath before leading the band Dio, and for albums such as “Holy Diver.”24 Reviews
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By Ulver
"Holy Diver is a fantastic album, which will surely be appreciated by Hard Rock and Heavy Metal enthusiasts."
"It is, in fact, one of the milestones of heavy metal and a great classic of 80s metal."
By Ronnie James Dio
"From a group with an excellent line-up nothing but a masterpiece can be born: 'Holy Diver.'"
"'Don’t Talk To Strangers' is the best of the whole album and one of the best in the group’s repertoire."
By ilfreddo
Holy Diver is one of those rare albums that you listen to with immense pleasure even after a long time.
Solid and hypnotic, like the pace I want to keep now that I don’t feel tired yet and I feel invincible.
