{"id":3556,"date":"2023-07-20T09:21:49","date_gmt":"2023-07-20T03:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thereadingorder.com\/?p=3556"},"modified":"2023-07-20T09:21:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-20T03:51:49","slug":"dio-albums-in-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thereadingorder.com\/dio-albums-in-order\/","title":{"rendered":"The List of Dio Albums in Order of Release Date"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dio Albums in Order:<\/strong> Before becoming the frontman of the legendary heavy metal band Dio in 1982, Ronnie James Dio had already made a name for himself in the music industry as the lead singer of three major bands: Elf, Rainbow, and Black Sabbath. The band’s debut album, the platinum-certified “Holy Diver” released in 1983, remains a defining piece of the heavy metal genre, boasting unforgettable hits such as “Holy Diver” and “Rainbow In the Dark.” Throughout their career, Dio’s lineup featured notable talents like Vivian Campbell from Def Leppard<\/strong><\/a>, Rudy Sarzo from Quiet Riot, and Simon Wright from AC\/DC. Additionally, Ronnie, alongside bandmates Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell, co-wrote the charity single “Stars” for the all-star heavy metal project Hear ‘n Aid, aimed at raising funds for African famine relief. <\/span><\/p>\n

Notably, Dio’s influence reached beyond the music world, making an animated appearance in the 1999 South Park episode “Hooked on Monkey Fonics,” where they performed “Holy Diver” at a school dance. The band also collaborated frequently with Tenacious D, with Ronnie starring in the 2006 film “Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny,” while the duo appeared in Dio’s music video for “Push.” And though it remains a topic of debate, Ronnie James Dio is often credited with popularizing the iconic “devil horns” hand gesture associated with heavy metal culture. If you are a dedicated Dio fan looking to explore their discography, we have compiled a list of Dio albums in order for your convenience.<\/span><\/p>\n

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All Dio Albums Available on: \u00a0Apple Music<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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List of Dio Studio Albums in Order of Release Date <\/span><\/h2>\n
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Studio Albums<\/span><\/h3>\n
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1. Holy Diver (1983)<\/span><\/h3>\n