Unless you have been living under a rock, chances are that you have heard DIO's legendary album "Holy Diver" many times. You probably also know that it is one of the most influential albums in the history of Heavy Music. Additionally, vocalist Ronnie James Dio was one of the most talented and admired singers in the world of music.
Over the weekend it was announced that Audio Fidelity will re-release a remastered version of "Holy Diver" this month. This release is part of a 24K Gold Compact Disc series. This NEW edition will offer the fans of DIO a higher quality recording. The big difference with this process is that most previous releases relied on post-EQ'ed cutting tapes. This time around the remastered version was created via the original 1983 Sound City studio analog tape, with audiophile music restoration specialist Steve Hoffman.
Here are some facts about "Holy Diver":
- Released on May 25, 1983.
- The album has been hailed by critics as Dio's best work and a classic staple in the heavy metal genre.
- The album was previously remastered and re-released by Rock Candy Records in 2005. The only notable addition to the original album is an audio interview with Ronnie James Dio. This is why the DIO camp decided to create e better version of the album.
- Track Listing:
Side one:
1. "Stand Up and Shout"
2. "Holy Diver"
3. "Gypsy"
4. "Caught in the Middle"
5. "Don't Talk to Strangers"
Side two:
1. "Straight Through the Heart"
2. "Invisible"
3. "Rainbow in the Dark"
4. "Shame on the Night"
Related links:
DIO's Official Site
