Release Date: February 21, 2020
Rare Live Tracks Available Now!
- Deluxe Newly Remastered Editions of DIO’s Four Studio Albums from 1996-2004
- Limited Edition 1st run of vinyl features lenticular LP-sized album art print
- Long out of print on CD
- 2CD and Streaming/Digital versions feature rare and unreleased bonus tracks
BMG and Niji Entertainment Group Inc. have partnered to reissue DIO‘s 1996-2004 studio albums: Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing the Dragon (2002), and Master of the Moon (2004). These newly remastered versions feature rare and never before released live and studio bonus tracks. Remastered by longtime DIO collaborator Wyn Davis with updated artwork from frequent DIO designer Marc Sasso.
Long out of print on vinyl, the 180-gram black vinyl includes the original tracklistings and is available as a Limited Edition 1st run with and LP-sized Lenticular album art print. As a special bonus, the Magica 2-LP also contains a 7″ single featuring “Electra,” the only known completed track from the planned Magica 2 album.
The CD versions of each album have also been long out of print globally. These newly remastered deluxe versions are showcased in mediabook packaging along with a second disc featuring rare and unleased bonus material. In addition to rare studio tracks “Electra” (included on Magica) and “Prisoner of Paradise” (included on Master of the Moon), each bonus disc includes a selection of both rare or never before released live tracks from the accompanying tour for each studio release.
All bonus tracks are also available on the streaming/digital versions. Check the links below to hear rare live tracks from across DIO’s legendary career:
- “Man On The Silver Mountain” – Recorded Live on the Angry Machines Tour
- “Lord Of the Last Day” – Recorded Live on The Magica Tour
- “Holy Diver” – Recorded Live on the Killing the Dragon Tour
- “Heaven and Hell” – Recorded Live on the Master of The Moon Tour
Wendy Dio says, “I am very excited to be working with BMG, a label that still has a passion for rock music. They will be making the complete DIO catalogue available again with some interesting surprises.”
Angry Machines
Originally released in 1996 and featuring the line-up of Ronnie James Dio (Vocals), Tracy G (Guitars), Jeff Pilson (Bass), Vinny Appice (Drums) and Scott Warren (Keyboards), the CD/digital version features 12 bonus tracks recorded live on the Angry Machines tour in 1997.
Disc 1 & LP Tracklist
| Disc 2 – BONUS / LIVE on Angry Machines Tour 1997
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Magica
Originally released in 2000 and featuring the line-up of Ronnie James Dio (Vocals), Craig Goldy (Guitars), Jimmy Bain (Bass), and Simon Wright (Drums), the 2-LP set includes a bonus 7″ of studio track “Electra” and the CD/digital version features 10 never released before Magica tracks performed on tour in 2001
Disc 1 & LP 1 Tracklist (LP 2 includes Magica Story + bonus 7″)
| Disc 2 – BONUS / Live on Magica Tour 2001
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Killing The Dragon
Originally released in 2002 and featuring the line-up of Ronnie James Dio (Vocals), Doug Aldrich (Guitars), Jimmy Bain (Bass), and Simon Wright (Drums), the CD/digital version includes six tracks recorded live on the Killing The Dragon tour in 2002/2003.
Disc 1 & LP Tracklist
| Disc 2 – BONUS / LIVE on Killing The Dragon Tour 2002/2003
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Master Of The Moon
Originally released in 2004, Master of yhe Moon was the final studio album under the DIO band name and featured the line-up of Ronnie James Dio (Vocals), Craig Goldy (Guitar), Jeff Pilson (Bass), & Simon Wright (Drums). The CD/digital version includes five bonus tracks recorded live on the Master of ohe Moon tour in 2004/2005.
Disc 1 & LP Tracklist
| Disc 2 – Bonus / Live on Master Of The Moon Tour 2004/2005
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