Dio

Holy Dio
Dream Evil
Lock Up The Wolves

But his stuff with Rainbow just slays.

I disagree that Dio's solo stuff is not as good as his stints in Rainbow and Black Sabbath.

Sure those are worthy albums and all ... but Dio (the band) is a force to be reckoned with folks. They led a big part of the charge of American metal in the 80s. Much respect is due them.

I think ALL the stuff Dio has been on is good. Even Elf for that matter, though to a much lesser degree.


But I'd rather listen to Elf than a lot of other stuff from the same era.

Metallic Blaze wrote:

I disagree that Dio's solo stuff is not as good as his stints in Rainbow and Black Sabbath.

Sure those are worthy albums and all ... but Dio (the band) is a force to be reckoned with folks. They led a big part of the charge of American metal in the 80s. Much respect is due them.

I think ALL the stuff Dio has been on is good. Even Elf for that matter, though to a much lesser degree.


But I'd rather listen to Elf than a lot of other stuff from the same era.

I agree with everything you said for the most part. Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Elf all kick a$$.

akeldama wrote:

Metallic Blaze wrote:

I disagree that Dio's solo stuff is not as good as his stints in Rainbow and Black Sabbath.

Sure those are worthy albums and all ... but Dio (the band) is a force to be reckoned with folks. They led a big part of the charge of American metal in the 80s. Much respect is due them.

I think ALL the stuff Dio has been on is good. Even Elf for that matter, though to a much lesser degree.


But I'd rather listen to Elf than a lot of other stuff from the same era.

I agree with everything you said for the most part. Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio and Elf all kick a$$.

Dio is simply amazing

However, when it comes to Black Sabbath, i prefer Tony Martin's era much more. His voice on Headless Cross is far better then dio's.