Dio released the album Holy Diver in 1983.
Holy Diver was the debut studio album by Dio, the band formed by vocalist Ronnie James Dio after his departures from Rainbow and Black Sabbath. Released on May 25, 1983, it introduced a new group built around Dio’s powerful voice, Vivian Campbell’s guitar, Jimmy Bain’s bass, and Vinny Appice’s drums.
The album was recorded at Sound City in Los Angeles, with Dio producing. Its songs include “Holy Diver,” “Rainbow in the Dark,” “Stand Up and Shout,” and “The Last in Line.” The record became Dio’s most successful album and is widely regarded as a heavy-metal classic.
A frequent mix-up is the distinction between Dio the band and Ronnie James Dio the singer. The quiz answer is the band name, Dio, while the album’s frontman was Ronnie James Dio. The cover features Murray, the band’s recurring mascot, depicted with a chained figure in a dramatic fantasy-style scene.
Holy Diver was certified gold in the United States in 1984 and platinum in 1989, reinforcing its long-term importance in metal history.