DIO's 'Holy Diver Live' To Receive Blu-Ray Release

September 22, 2010

Revered as one of the greatest hard rock/metal singers of all time, Ronnie James Dio brought a stylized, sophisticated, and powerful nature to heavy music, both as a frontman for BLACK SABBATH and RAINBOW, and his own band DIO. Eagle Rock will commemorate his legacy with the high-definition release of "Holy Diver Live" — on Blu-ray October 12. [MSRP $19.98]

Ronnie and his band whipped the crowd into a frenzy at London's Astoria Theatre on October 22, 2005. Treating the audience to a blazing presentation tog the classic "Holy Diver" album in its entirely, this concert, originally released on standard DVD in 2006, is the first ever live recording of this album. Sprinkled with SABBATH and RAINBOW tracks "Heaven and Hell", "Tarot Woman" and "Long Live Rock 'N' Roll", this Blu-ray is a shining statement of Dio's commanding, compassionate, and behemoth performances. An interview with the band is included as a bonus feature.

"Holy Diver Live" is considered to be one of the most memorable performances of Ronnie James Dio's career. This Blu-ray is a pristine and fitting tribute to one of rock's most beloved icons. His is a voice and presence that will be cherished and missed for generations to come.

"Holy Diver Live" track listing:

01. Tarot Woman
02. The Sign Of The Southern Cross
03. One Night In The City
04. Stand Up And Shout
05. Holy Diver
06. Gypsy
07. Caught In The Middle
08. Don't Talk To Strangers
09. Straight Through The Heart
10. Invisible
11. Rainbow In The Dark
12. Shame On The Night
13. Gates Of Babylon
14. Heaven And Hell
15. Man On The Silver Mountain
16. Long Live Rock And Roll
17. We Rock

Back On Black — the company which specializes in vinyl reissues of classic metal albums and is dedicated to providing top-quality releases for record collectors and metal fans worldwide — released the classic debut album from DIO, "Holy Diver", on 180-gram limited-edition gatefold red vinyl on July 30.

Originally issued on May 25, 1983, "Holy Diver" has been hailed by critics as DIO's best work and a classic staple in the heavy metal genre. The LP was certified gold in the U.S. on September 12, 1984 and platinum on March 21, 1989.

"Holy Diver" re-entered The Billboard 200 chart in late May — shortly after the band's frontman, Ronnie James Dio, died of stomach cancer — at No. 149 and bowed at No. 11 on Pop Catalog (4,000; up 322%). A best-of from DIO, "The Very Beast of Dio", also debuted on Catalog at No. 32 (up 617%).

DIO's "The Very Beast of Dio" was officially certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on March 11, 2009 for shipments in the United States in excess of 500,000 copies.

Issued in October 2000, "The Very Beast of Dio" is the second greatest-hits collection CD — and the first to be released in the U.S. — from the Ronnie James Dio-fronted band.

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