Last In Line

American hard rock band formed in 2012 by former members of Dio; debut album Heavy Crown released in 2016.

Formed by former Dio members including Vivian Campbell, Vinny Appice and Jimmy Bain with Andrew Freeman on vocals for the recorded lineup; debut album Heavy Crown (2016). Jimmy Bain died shortly after the album's release. The band plays retro hard rock with NWOBHM and doom-influenced elements.

Review(s) focus on Last In Line's 2016 album Heavy Crown, a hard-rock/heavy-metal record by former members of Dio. The album is praised for authentic doom-tinged riffing and criticized as a niche, retro effort. Vocals by Andrew Freeman are noted as distinct from Dio. Jimmy Bain's death shortly after the release is mentioned.

For:Fans of classic hard rock, NWOBHM and Dio-era music.