Two Dio Live Albums to Be Reissued in Early 2021
Dio fans, rejoice! Two Dio live albums are coming next year as part of BMG’s upcoming “Dio Live Album Reissues Series”: 2005’s Evil or Divine: Live in New York City…
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(Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)Dio fans, rejoice! Two Dio live albums are coming next year as part of BMG's upcoming "Dio Live Album Reissues Series": 2005’s Evil or Divine: Live in New York City and 2006’s Holy Diver Live. Both sets will arrive on Feb. 12.
In conjunction with the announcement, BMG has released a previously unheard recording of “Lord of the Last Day” from Evil or Divine and a cutting rendition of “Holy Diver” off Holy Diver Live. Listen to the clips below.
“I am very excited to be working with BMG, a label that still has a passion for rock music,” Ronnie’s widow, Wendy Dio, said in a statement. “They will be making the complete Dio catalogue available again with some interesting surprises.”
The release marks the first time both albums have been available on vinyl for years. Both albums have been newly remastered and offer updated artwork. The LP editions are pressed on 180-gram wax for the best sound quality.
