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The Vinyl Frontier – A Ronnie James Dio Masterpiece

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This week we go back to 1983, for Dio’s “Holy Diver” album. Just a monster of a record that solidified Ronnie’s spot in the hard rock/heavy metal landscape. It’s hard to believe this record turns 40 this May!

Released after leaving Black Sabbath, Dio’s star shinned brighter as a solo artist. This would start a string of great records from Ronnie. “Last In line”, “Sacred Heart” and so on.

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Dearborn Music
Meltdown’s Vinyl Frontier is powered by Dearborn Music in Dearborn and Farmington. Dearborn Music has been a record store staple in the Detroit metro area since 1956 and is one of the hottest hubs around for music enthusiasts. Their family-owned business offers a wide variety of media/merchandise and has always provided exceptional service and products.

Customers who visit their Dearborn and Farmington stores can expect to find eclectic music genres, rare records, and exclusive releases on vinyl and CD. They keep stock on over 50,000 different titles daily and can special order music that may be out of stock. If you’re looking for a specific artist/album, they can help!

Dearborn Music offers more than just music, browse through their shelves to find t-shirts, puzzles, games, socks, posters and more! Whether you’re looking for the latest music releases or building your collection of classic vinyl, visit Dearborn Music. Voted one of the ‘10 Great Record Stores in America’ and The ‘Best of Detroit’, Dearborn Music is a sound choice for every generation of music fans.

-Meltdown-

8 ’80s Metal Albums Everyone Should Own

Metallica released Master of Puppets on March 3, 1986, and years later, it remains one of metal’s most iconic masterpieces.

In honor of its anniversary, we take a look back on that album, as well as other ’80s metal albums we think everyone should own.

The list in the gallery below also doubles as a convenient “metal starter kit” (if you will) for the youths dipping their toe into metal for the first time, because frankly, someone has to think about the children.

Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.

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