Heavy Metal Albums of Dio - Holy Diver
Holy Diver is the debut album of heavy metal band Dio. Released on May 25, 1983, it has been hailed by critics as Dio's best work and a classic staple in the heavy metal genre. The album was eventually certified Gold in the US on September 12, 1984 and Platinum on March 21, 1989. The album was remastered and re-released by Rock Candy Records in 2005. The most notable addition to the original album is an audio interview with Ronnie James Dio. Tracks 10-19 on the 2005 edition are Dio's answers to various questions about the album. The questions are not posed during the interview itself, but can be found inside the CD's booklet instead.
The cover was controversial, featuring what appears to be a monster killing what appears to be a Catholic priest. Dio was quick to argue that appearances are misleading and it could just as easily be a priest killing a monster.
The song is often associated with Philadelphia Phillies' left fielder Pat Burrell, who comes up to bat to the song.
Track listing
1."Stand Up and Shout" (Ronnie James Dio, Jimmy Bain) – 3:06
2."Holy Diver" (Dio) – 5:51
3."Gypsy" (Dio, Vivian Campbell) – 3:39
4."Caught in the Middle" (Dio, Vinny Appice, Campbell) – 4:14
5."Don't Talk to Strangers" (Dio) – 4:53
6."Straight Through the Heart" (Dio, Bain) – 4:31
7."Invisible" (Dio, Appice, Campbell) – 5:24
8."Rainbow in the Dark" (Dio, Appice, Bain, Campbell) – 4:21
9."Shame on the Night" (Dio, Appice, Bain, Campbell) – 5:20
