DIO: Guitarist CRAIG GOLDY Back In The Fold
March 28, 2006According to a posting on DIO's official web site, guitarist Craig Goldy "has recovered his illness and is back in the fold," writing and rehearsing for the band's new album and tour.
Craig was previously said to have hurt his arm last fall while touring with DIO in Russia. Goldy initially tried to continue playing the shows on painkillers, but was eventually forced to leave the trek. One-time DIO guitarist Doug Aldrich stepped in and completed the tour, but has since returned to WHITESNAKE.
Aldrich's sole studio recording with DIO came in the shape of 2002's "Killing the Dragon", after which he toured with the group before leaving to join WHITESNAKE.
As previously reported, Eagle Rock Entertainment has set an April 18 North American release date for DIO's "Holy Diver Live" CD (one day earlier internationally). Captured live in 2005 in front of a sold-out London crowd, "Holy Diver Live" features the classic "Holy Diver" album in its entirety, from start to finish, recorded live for the very first time. It also includes, among others, "Heaven & Hell", "Sign of the Southern Cross" and "Mob Rules" from vocalist Ronnie James Dio's BLACK SABBATH days, "Tarot Woman", "Man on the Silver Mountain" and "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll" from the RAINBOW era and "We Rock" from his solo career.
DIO's follow-up to 2004's "Master of the Moon" is expected before the end of the year.
Upcoming DIO shows:
May 27 - Roselare, BEL @ Schwung Festival
Jun. 04 - Gelsenkirchen, GER @ Rock Hard Festival
Jun. 06 - Athens, GRE @ Rizouploi Stadium
Jun. 10 - Lichtenvoord, NETH @ Arrow Festival
More dates will be announced soon.
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