In May 2010 the world of Hard Rock / Heavy Metal lost one of its most talented stars, with the passing of Ronnie James Dio. During his career he sang for Rainbow and Black Sabbath, as well as his own eponymous band (Dio). With his incredible vocal range he sang some of the real classic songs in rock and metal
Three of the Dio albums – ‘Holy Diver’, ‘Sacred Heart’ and ‘Last in Line’ are being re-released this month. As well as a re-mastered version of the original album, these reissues each feature a bonus CD containing lots of extra material including B sides, the EP and live tracks. There is also an expanded booklet with notes from Malcolm Dome. The reissues have been endorsed by Ronnie’s widow Wendy Dio.
As with the other two albums being released at the same time, the album itself is sounding better than ever thanks to being re-mastered. Featuring some classic songs – King of rock n roll, Sacred Heat, Rock n roll children, and Hungry for heaven amongst others, this is still a top class album and an essential part of anyones album collection.
The bonus material on the second CD includes ”Hide the Rainbow” from the Dio EP, as well as some B sides, and Intermission – available here for the first time on CD.
A great purchase for any Dio fans.
Sacred Heart Deluxe edition is available now.
Track listing:
Disc one (The album)
1. King Of Rock N Roll
2. Sacred Heart
3. Another Lie
4. Rock N Roll Children
5. Hungry For Heaven
6. Like the Beat Of A Heart
7. Just Another Day
8. Fallen Angels
9. Shoot Shoot
Disc two (Bonus tracks)
1. Hide In The Rainbow – Dio EP
2. We Rock – Live – B-Side Rock N Roll Children
3. Last In Line – Live – B-Side Rock N Roll Children
4. Like the Beat Of A Heart – Live – B-Side Hungry For Heaven
5. King Of Rock N Roll – Intermission
6. Rainbow In The Dark – Intermission
7. Sacred Heart – Intermission
8. Time To Burn – Intermission
9. Rock N Roll Children – Intermission
10. Long Live Rock N Roll – Intermission
11. Man On The Silver Mountain – Intermission
12. We Rock – Intermission
