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Dio

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Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio after he left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice. The band released 10 studio albums and had numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dio himself being the only constant member. Guitarists included Vivian Campbell, Craig Goldy, Doug Aldrich, Warren DeMartini, Tracy G, Jake E. Lee and Rowan Robertson. The band dissolved in 2010 when Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at the age of 67. Thge band has sold has sold over 5 million records worldwide.

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Holy Diver [Album]

23 May 1983

'Holy Diver' is the debut studio album by Dio. The album was acclaimed by the music press and was the band's most successful effort.

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The Last In Line [Album]

13 July 1984

'The Last In Line' is the second studio album by Dio. It is the first Dio album to feature former Rough Cutt keyboardist Claude Schnell. It became the band's highest-charting album in both the U.K. and the U.S., reaching number 4 and number 23, respectively. It was certified gold (500,000 units sold) by the RIAA on September 12, 1984, and was the first Dio album to be certified platinum, achieving the feat on February 3, 1987. In the U.K., it attained Silver certification (60,000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in January 1986.

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Sacred Heart [Album]

15 August 1985

'Sacred Heart' is the third studio album by Dio. The record peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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Intermission [E.P.]

15 June 1986

'Intermission' is an E.P. released by Dio. The live songs were recorded with guitarist Vivian Campbell during the first leg of the Sacred Heart tour. Craig Goldy replaced Campbell in mid-tour, and the band wanted something to represent the new line-up, so they recorded the song 'Time To Burn' in the studio with him, which was added to this album.

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Dream Evil [Album]

21 July 1987

'Dream Evil' is the fourth studio album by Dio.

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Lock Up The Wolves [Album]

15 May 1990

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Diamonds, The Best Of [Compilation Album]

30 March 1992

'Diamonds, The Best Of' is the first greatest hits collection by Dio. It was released internationally, but never domestically in the U.S.A.

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Strange Highways [Album]

25 October 1993

'Strange Highways' is the sixth studio album by Dio. It's also their first album since Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice's reunion tour with Black Sabbath.

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Angry Machines [Album]

15 October 1996

'Angry Machines' is the seventh studio album by Dio. It was the last studio album to feature original drummer Vinny Appice. The album was not commercially successful and vastly underperformed compared to earlier Dio albums.

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Magica [Album]

21 March 2000

'Magica' is the eighth studio album by Dio. A concept album, it was produced by frontman Ronnie James Dio. The album marks the return of guitarist Craig Goldy, who also has performed on Dio's album Dream Evil (1987) and on the later release Master Of The Moon (2004). Magica also features Jimmy Bain on bass and Simon Wright on drums. The album was originally planned to be the first part of a trilogy of concept albums. Shortly before beginning his tour with Heaven & Hell, Dio announced his intention to start the Magica II & III album after the tour's end, but he died shortly after of stomach cancer on May 16, 2010.

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Killing The Dragon [Album]

21 May 2002

'Killing The Dragon' is the ninth studio album by Dio. It was produced by frontman Ronnie James Dio.

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Master Of The Moon [Album]

7 September 2004

'Master Of The Moon' is the tenth and final studio album by Dio. It was produced by Ronnie James Dio.