Dio: The Studio Album Collection 1996 - 2004. To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the passing of the great rock vocalist Ronnie James Dio, his widow and manager, Wendy joined forces with BMG to reissue the last four studio albums recorded by the mighty Dio.
Spanning the years 1996 to 2004, the titles are Angry Machines, Magica, Killing the Dragon and Master of the Moon. All have been remastered by Dio associate, Wyn Davis, with each release including a slew of bonus rare or unreleased live and studio tracks plus some updated artwork from designer Marc Sasso. The Dio reissues: charting Ronnie's reign - STACK. BMG are reissuing four of the most seminal albums by Dio, the metal supergroup formed by lauded musician Ronnie James Dio after he left Black Sabbath in 1982.
STACK‘s resident metalhead Simon Lukic delves into each title’s legacy and place in the Dio canon. Angry Machines (1996) Angry Machines is often looked at by fans as Ronnie James Dio’s weakest album. Much of this criticism lies in the record’s stylistic shift from traditional themes, and guitarist Tracy G’s modern approach. The remaster smooths out the harsh tones found on the original, making it more palatable for fans, while the bonus 12-track live recording from the 1997 Angry Machines Tour should be enough incentive to entice those still on the fence. DIO Reissue (Angry Machines, Magica, Killing The Dragon, Master Of The Moon) New Ronnie James Dio Vinyl Releases – Rue Morgue Records. An Interview With Wendy Dio – Rue Morgue Records. DIO – The Studio Album Collection: 1996 – 2004. To Be Released on March 20, New Live Tracks Available Now!
DIO – The Studio Album Collection: 1996 – 2004. To Be Released on March 20, New Live Tracks Available Now! WENDY DIO Interview. If you are a fan of Dio then you are about to be in for a very special treat indeed.
BMG are about to release some very special remastered versions of Angry Machines, Magica, Killing The Dragon and Master Of The Moon in memory of the tenth anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. BMG have made sure that the deluxe editions of these remastered albums have some very special items for true collectors, and to make sure that everything is authentic they have worked with Wendy Dio Ronnie’s widow who was also his manager. We recently chatted to Wendy about what fans can expect from these releases. “Well the re-releases are coming out through BMG and they haven’t been out for almost ten years,” says Wendy as we begin to talk about the releases.
“They have been re-mastered by Wyn Davis who worked with Ronnie on many, many records and there are some very special CDS that go with them that has some live recordings on them. Dio: 1996-2004 Albums Remastered. The last four records by the legendary DIO are copping a remastered release featuring rare and never-before released live and studio bonus tracks!
Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing The Dragon (2002), and Master Of The Moon (2004) have been remastered by longtime DIO collaborator Wyn Davis with updated artwork from frequent DIO designer Marc Sasso. Long out of print on vinyl, the 180gram black vinyl includes the original tracklistings and is available as a Limited Edition 1st run with an LP-sized Lenticular album art print. Dio Giveaway. DIO. BMG Reveals New Streaming Tracks from Upcoming DIO Reissues Angry Machines, Magica, Killing the Dragon and Master of the Moon Available March 20 **Deluxe Newly Remastered Editions Of DIO’s 4 Studio Albums from 1996-2004** **Limited Edition 1st run of vinyl features lenticular LP-sized album art print** **Long out of print on CD** **2CD and Streaming/Digital versions feature rare and unreleased bonus tracks** To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the passing and honor the legacy of iconic vocalist Ronnie James Dio, BMG Records will reissue DIO's long out-of-print 1996-2004 studio albums Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing The Dragon (2002), and Master Of The Moon (2004).
Also check out the previously released reissue tracks at:Man On The Silver Mountain – Recorded Live on the Angry Machines TourLord Of the Last Day – Recorded Live on The Magica Tour Holy Diver – Recorded Live on the Killing The Dragon TourHeaven and Hell – Recorded Live on the Master Of The Moon Tour. DIO BMG Reveals New Streaming Tracks from Upcoming DIO Reissues. ALBUM REVIEWS: Dio – Angry Machines, Magica, Killing the Dragon and Master of the Moon.
To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the passing and honor the legacy of iconic vocalist Ronnie James Dio, BMG Records have reissued Dio’s long out-of-print 1996-2004 studio albums Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing The Dragon (2002), and Master Of The Moon (2004).
It’s interesting coming back to these four albums after so many years with fresh ears. As fans will tell you those first four Dio albums were magical from ‘Holy Diver’ to ‘Dream Evil’ and the two that followed ‘Lock Up The Wolves’ and ‘Strange Highways’ get a few mixed reviews but this collection from 1996 – 2004 are really the overlooked era of the band what with Dio returning to Black Sabbath in 1992 with Vinny Appice for ‘Dehuminizer’ they make up the lat recordings of the band. These final four studio albums are in truth a mixed bag. If I’m honest I always saw ‘Strange Highways’ as an inferior yet musically similar take on the ground that both ‘Lock Up The Wolves’ and ‘Dehuminizer’ to a degree trod.
Dio - Killing The Dragon (BMG Reissue) When Dio’s ninth studio album, Killing The Dragon, emerged in 2002 it was rightly welcomed as something of a return to form; the first album to feature former Lion/Burning Rain six stringer Doug Aldrich and again featuring returned original bassist Jimmy Bain, it’s arrival on a metal scene largely ruled by numbskulls of the order of Linkin Park and Disturbed when largely unnoticed by the wallet-chained masses until the patronage of puissant Hollywood face Jack Black for the video for single Push led to a mini-renaissance in Dio-the-band’s fortunes.
It’s a shame that Black got the credit for this, since in reality the album actually was the strongest thing Ronnie James Dio had released for a long while – certainly since 1990’s Lock Up The Wolves. Better in the Dark reprised Dio and Bain’s tenure in Rainbow, rattling along on a superb riff and benefitting from a superb delivery from our diminutive hero. Angry Machines, Magica, Killing The Dragon and Master of the Moon are out now. Giveaway: Win DIO Vinyl & CDs!!! – HEAVY Magazine – Music, Interviews, Reviews, Podcasts, Shop, News and more… There is perhaps no bigger band in the heavy music world at the moment than Five Finger Death Punch.
Their albums are chart-toppers, they have won awards galore and they have the cream of heavy music lining up to tour with them. A quick talk with bassist Chris Kael tells you though that not everything has been rosey in the FFDP camp. F8 is out this Friday – PRE-ORDER HERE – He talks about his own addiction battles, the addiction fight that front-man Ivan Moody has been through and how the fact that the band’s last album And Justice For None was an absolute miracle that it even exists. Australian Exclusive: WENDY DIO Talks The DIO Legacy – HEAVY Magazine – Music, Interviews, Reviews, Podcasts, Shop, News and more… ENTER TO WIN DIO VINYL & CD’s BELOW!
If you are a fan of Dio then you are about to be in for a very special treat indeed. BMG are about to release some very special remastered versions of Angry Machines, Magica, Killing The Dragon and Master Of The Moon in memory of the tenth anniversary of the passing of Ronnie James Dio. New Ronnie James Dio Vinyl Releases – Rue Morgue Records. Dio: Last Four Studio Albums Set For Reissue... To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the passing and honour the legacy of iconic vocalist Ronnie James Dio, BMG Records will reissue Dio’s long out-of-print 1996-2004 studio albums Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing The Dragon (2002), and Master Of The Moon (2004).
Newly remastered by longtime Dio collaborator Wyn Davis, the deluxe CD versions are showcased in mediabook packaging and include bonus discs with a selection of both rare or never before released live tracks from the accompanying tour for each studio release. The 180-gram black vinyl editions include the original track listings and are available as a limited edition first run with and LP-sized Lenticular album art print. As a special bonus, the Magica double LP also contains a 7” single featuring Electra, the only known completed track from the planned Magica 2 album. Each release also features updated artwork from frequent Dio art director Marc Sasso. BMG reveals new streaming tracks from upcoming DIO Reissues. To commemorate the tenth anniversary of the passing and honor the legacy of iconic vocalist Ronnie James Dio, BMG Records will reissue DIO’s long out-of-print 1996-2004 studio albums – 1996’s Angry Machines, 2000’s Magica, 2002’s Killing the Dragon and 2004’s Master of the Moon – on March 20.
To satisfy fans’ cravings for music, BMG has made four tracks available for streaming: “Rainbow In The Dark” (Live On The Master Of The Moon Tour) – “Stand Up And Shout” (Live On The Killing The Dragon Tour)- “Hunter Of The Heart” (Live On The Angry Machines Tour) – “Fever Dreams” (Live On The Magica Tour) – Rock House Mag - DIO The Studio Album Collection: 1996 –... AFTERLIFE ZINE - DIO - The Studio Album Collection: 1996 –... DIO ALBUM. Heading 2 **Deluxe Newly Remastered Editions Of DIO’s 4 Studio Albums from 1996-2004** **Limited Edition 1st run of vinyl features lenticular LP-sized album art print** **Long out of print on CD** **2CD and Streaming/Digital versions feature rare and unreleased bonus tracks** DIO The Studio Album Collection: 1996 – 2004 To Be Released on February 21, 2020 – HEAVY Magazine – Music, Interviews, Reviews, Podcasts, Shop, News and more… BMG and Niji Entertainment Group Inc. have partnered to reissue the incomparable DIO‘s 1996 – 2004 studio albums: Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing The Dragon (2002), and Master Of The Moon (2004).
These newly remastered versions feature rare and never before released live and studio bonus tracks. Remastered by longtime DIO collaborator Wyn Davis with updated artwork from frequent DIO designer Marc Sasso. Long out of print on vinyl, the 180gram black vinyl includes the original tracklistings and is available as a Limited Edition 1st run with and LP-sized Lenticular album art print. As a special bonus, the Magica 2LP also contains a 7” single featuring “Electra”, the only known completed track from the planned Magica 2 album. DIO – The Studio Album Collection: 1996 – 2004. To Be Released on February 21, 2020 Rare Live Tracks Available Now! BMG and Niji Entertainment Group Inc. have partnered to reissue DIO‘s 1996 – 2004 studio albums: ‘Angry Machines’ (1996), ‘Magica’ (2000), ‘Killing The Dragon’ (2002), and ‘Master Of The Moon’ (2004). These newly remastered versions feature rare and never before released live and studio bonus tracks. Remastered by longtime DIO collaborator Wyn Davis with updated artwork from frequent DIO designer Marc Sasso.
Dio albums to be reissued for “The Studio Album Collection: 1996 – 2004” collection. BMG and Niji Entertainment Group Inc. have partnered to reissue DIO‘s 1996-2004 studio albums: Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing the Dragon (2002), and Master of the Moon (2004). These newly remastered versions feature rare and never before released live and studio bonus tracks. Remastered by longtime DIO collaborator Wyn Davis with updated artwork from frequent DIO designer Marc Sasso.