Guitar Meets Science has shared a look back at the iconic Dio album, Holy Diver, released in 1983. Check out the mini-documentary below.
“Holy Diver wasn’t just an album—it was Dio’s rebellion. After being forced out of Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio built his own empire, but behind the iconic riffs and soaring vocals, there was tension, betrayal, and power struggles that nearly tore the band apart. From studio chaos to band infighting, this is the untold story of one of metal’s greatest albums.”
Released on May 25, 1983, Holy Diver has been hailed by critics as Dio’s best work and a classic staple in metal. The album was certified gold in the US on September 12, 1984, and platinum on March 21, 1989.
Tracklist:
“Stand Up and Shout”
“Holy Diver”
“Gypsy”
“Caught in the Middle”
“Don’t Talk to Strangers”
“Straight Through the Heart”
“Invisible”
“Rainbow in the Dark”
“Shame on the Night”
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“Holy Diver wasn’t just an album—it was Dio’s rebellion. After being forced out of Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio built his own empire, but behind the iconic riffs and soaring vocals, there was tension, betrayal, and power struggles that nearly tore the band apart. From studio chaos to band infighting, this is the untold story of one of metal’s greatest albums.”
Released on May 25, 1983, Holy Diver has been hailed by critics as Dio’s best work and a classic staple in metal. The album was certified gold in the US on September 12, 1984, and platinum on March 21, 1989.
Tracklist:
“Stand Up and Shout”
“Holy Diver”
“Gypsy”
“Caught in the Middle”
“Don’t Talk to Strangers”
“Straight Through the Heart”
“Invisible”
“Rainbow in the Dark”
“Shame on the Night”
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