For weeks I’ve been listening to the new 'A Decade of Dio: 1983-1993' box set from Rhino Entertainment and regretting time lost. As opposed to the usual “greatest hits” collection approach to a box set with interspersed unreleased alternate takes, 'Decade' is simply the first six albums from Ronnie James Dio’s solo career, remastered and repackaged with some amazing new artwork from longtime Dio cover artist, Marc Sasso.
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Music Reviews: ASG, Dio, Dust, and Saxon
Saxon's excellent 20th full-length, a deluxe edition of a concept album by the late, great Dio, and a rediscovered gem by Dust are among the highlights.
Read More »Music Review: Blackmore’s Night – `Dancer and the Moon’
Blackmore's Night offers another collection of Renaissance-flavored songs that reaches into multiple genres but doesn't break any new ground.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Rainbow: Live In Munich 1977 [Reissue]
A new reissue of Rainbow: Live In Munich 1977 captures the one film of Ritchie Blackmore, Ronnie James Dio, and Cozy Powell together.
Read More »Music Review: Sweet – Are You Ready: Sweet Live
Steve Priest’s new version of Sweet is bubblegum glam-rock candy made of empty calories.
Read More »Book Review: Iron Man: My Journey through Heaven and Hell with Black Sabbath by Tony Iommi
An inside look at Black Sabbath by guitarist Tony Iommi.
Read More »Music Review: Rainbow – Live in Germany, 1976
Richie Blackmore was at his best with a great band behind him
Read More »Classically Inclined
Putting aside my usual musical taste and learning to love the flavor of classical music, one bite at a time.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Heaven And Hell – Neon Nights: Live In Europe
This DVD contains the final filmed appearance of Ronnie James Dio in concert.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Heaven & Hell – Neon Nights
The band shows they were still capable of delivering high-energy shows.
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