Ronnie James Dior Will turn 80 on July 10th. Among the greatest heavy metal singers of all time, DiorHis career spanned 5 years, touched millions of fans and created his signature “Devil’s Horn”, one of the most popular gestures in the world. Dior Also provided vocals and lyrics for some of the most iconic rock albums of all time black sabbath and rainbowbefore building your own band Dior Metal Force debuted in 1983 “Holy Diver”.
“Holy Diver” is a platinum-certified smash and one of the late singer-songwriter’s most seminal achievements. rhino Relive this epic metal moment Holy Diver: Ultra Deluxe Editionavailable July 8 as a four-CD box set ($59.98) and digital.
There are two versions of the series “Holy Diver”. The first is a new remix of the album Joe Baresi (tool, queen of the stone age, slip knot). He remixed all nine tracks on the album using the original analog tapes. The second is a new remastered version of the original 1983 mix. The super deluxe edition also includes unreleased live performances and out-of-shoots, as well as a collection of treasures from that era.
Baresinew combination “Holy Diver” The title track is available digitally today as a preview of the new album remix. Take a look below.
also, Baresinew combination “Holy Diver” Will be released on the same day as two LPs on 180g vinyl ($34.98).It includes the original nine tracks, as well as the 1983 B-side version of “Evil Eye” as a bonus track.The fourth side is decorated with etchings of the legendary demon Murray It graces the album’s iconic cover.Vinyl kept in a foldable sleeve showing newly commissioned artwork from longtime DIO artist Mark Sasso. The same artwork is also used in the Super Deluxe Edition of the four CDs.
critically acclaimed and commercially successful, “Holy Diver” Contributed two timeless classics to the heavy metal classics – “Rainbow in the Dark” and its title song.The album also peaked at number 16 Rolling StonesThe current list of the “100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time”.
after departure black sabbath In early 1982, Dior Start writing songs that will eventually appear on the album.after writing “Holy Diver” and “Don’t Talk to Strangers”, Dior Then a terrific group of musicians was assembled, two familiar faces and a new recruit, and drummers Vinny Apis (Diorof black sabbath band member), bass/keyboard Jimmy Bain (Diorof rainbow band members) and guitarist Vivian Campbell record with him “Holy Diver” album.
In the illustrated liner notes that come with the super deluxe edition, the music reporter Mick Wall Share the album’s creation story, including making its crown jewel, “Rainbow in the Dark”.
He wrote: “Lyricsically, it is Ronnie James Dior At his poetic best… musically, “Rainbow in the Dark” It was also the band’s first real attempt to collaborate.Monster guitar riffs were inspired by something Vivi Written at the age of 16. Vinny Added his unique battlecry beat, and Jimmy Added the finishing touches with an infectiously simple keyboard theme. “The song was done in 10 minutes, he added.
Holy Diver: Ultra Deluxe Edition The quartet’s 1983 recording of a live performance at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California, a previously unreleased album surpasses the original. “Holy Diver” travel. Win Davis Mixed concert recordings featuring versions of live songs highlighted “Holy Diver” (“Stand Up and Shout” and “Rainbow in the Dark”),rainbow classic(“The Man on the Silver Mountain” and “Chasing the Stars”),and Sabbath staples (“Children of the Sea” and “Heaven and Hell”).
Super Deluxe Edition also revisited “Holy Diver” Recording sessions to discover unreleased segments of several album clips, including unheard ones “Invisible”, “Straight to the Heart” and a version “Rainbow in the Dark” Has an alternative guitar solo.There is also an earlier version “Evil Eye”a song that will reappear Dior1984’s follow-up album, “the last line”. A collection of rare items completes the new collection with mono and stereo 7″ mono edits “Rainbow in the Dark” and a version “Evil Eye” Released as B-side in 1983 “Holy Diver”.
Holy Diver: Ultra Deluxe Edition CD track list:
CD1: Divine Diver (2022 Joe Barresi Mix)*
CD2: Divine Diver (2022 Remake)
01. stand up and shout
02. holy diver
03. Gypsy
04. caught in the middle
05. don’t talk to strangers
06. Straight to the heart
07. invisible
08. rainbow in the dark
09. night of shame
CD3: Live at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California in 1983
01. introduce *
02. stand up and shout *
03. Straight to the heart *
04. night of shame *
05. son of the sea *
06. holy diver *
07. heaven and hell – including guitar solo*
08. rainbow in the dark *
09. man on silver mountain *
10. constellation *
11. man on silver mountain – repeat *
12. don’t talk to strangers *
CD4: Outtakes, Singles & B-Sides
Tracks 1-7 Unreleased
01. evil eye – Win Davis Remix*
02. don’t talk to strangers – Take 1 (Joe Baresi Remix)*
03. invisible – Take 1 (Joe Baresi Remix)*
04. invisible – Take 3 (Joe Baresi Remix)*
05. rainbow in the dark – Alternative Guitar Solo Version (Joe Barresi Remix)*
06. Straight to the heart – Take 2 (Joe Baresi Remix)*
07. Straight to the heart – Take 3 (Joe Barresi mix)*
08. rainbow in the dark – 7″ mono editing
09. evil eye – 1983 edition. Holy Land Diver B-side
10. rainbow in the dark – 7″ Stereo Editing
* Not previously published
“Holy Diver: 2022 Joe Barresi Mix” 2-LP Clear Vinyl Tracklist:
LP1: first side
01. stand up and shout
02. holy diver
03. Gypsy
04. caught in the middle
LP1: second side
01. don’t talk to strangers
02. Straight to the heart
03. invisible
LP2: The first side
01. rainbow in the dark
02. night of shame
bonus track
03. evil eye – 1983 edition. Holy Land Diver B-side
LP2: second side
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