Album · Released 25 May 1983
Holy Diver
Ronnie James Dio sings as though every phrase needs to reach the back of a very large room. On Holy Diver, that confidence is supported by songs with clear melodies, strong riffs and enough space for the band to establish its own personality. The scale is grand, but the writing stays direct. Stand Up and Shout opens at speed, with Vivian Campbell's guitar adding quick flashes around the vocal. It is an efficient introduction to a band that can…
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Holy DiverOur album review · 8 January 2026
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