DIO’s 1996-2004 Studio Album Collection Make Impressive Chart Debuts Around the Globe

DIO‘s recently reissued 1996-2004 studio albums have been met with an amazing worldwide reception, particularly in the United States, Germany and Spain, where all four albums have debuted at impressive chart positions, even surpassing the original releases’ chart positions.
Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing the Dragon (2002) and Master of the Moon (2004) were released March 20 by BMG in newly remastered versions with rare and never before released live and studio bonus tracks.

Of the four releases, only Killing the Dragon charted upon original release in the US, peaking at #199. The reissues, however, have reached higher positions on the US Top 200 Sales Chart, with Magica at #118, Killing the Dragon at #125 Angry Machines at #126 and Master of the Moon at #127. On the US Catalog Sales Chart, the releases have fared even better: Magica – #46, Killing the Dragon – #49, Angry Machines – #50 and Master of the Moon – #51.
On the German charts, the four records all landed in the Top 50, with all but Killing the Dragon surpassing their original positions:

Magica landed at #32, with the original release at #40; Killing the Dragon came in at #35, just five positions higher than its original release; Master of the Moon originally charted at #62, with the reissue coming in 19 spots higher at #43; and Angry Machines, which did not originally chart, at #44.

In Spain, All four albums made their chart debuts with the reissues – all landing in the Top 30 – with Killing the Dragon at #16, Magica at #19, Angry Machines at #26 and Master of the Moon at #28. Long out of print on vinyl, the 180-gram black vinyl includes the original tracklistings and is available as a Limited Edition first run with an 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 unreleased 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. The albums were remastered by longtime DIO collaborator Wyn Davis with updated artwork from frequent DIO art director Marc Sasso. All bonus tracks are also available on the streaming/digital versions. 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

Institutional Man
Don’t Tell The Kids
Black
Hunter Of The Heart
Stay Out Of My Mind
Big Sister
Double Monday
Golden Rules
Dying In America
This Is Your Life

Disc 2 – BONUS / LIVE on Angry Machines Tour 1997

Jesus Mary and The Holy Ghost – Straight Through The Heart
Don’t Talk To Strangers
Double Monday
Hunter Of The Heart
Holy Diver
Heaven and Hell
Long Live Rock and Roll
Man On The Silver Mountain
Rainbow In The Dark
The Last In Line
The Mob Rules
We Rock

Magica Originally released in 2000 and featuring the line-up of Ronnie James Dio (Vocals), Craig Goldy (Guitars), Jimmy Bain (Bass), Simon Wright (Drums), and Scott Warren (Keyboards), 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”)

Discovery
Magica Theme
Lord Of The Last Day
Fever Dreams
Turn To Stone
Feed My Head
Eriel
Chalis
As Long As It’s Not About Love
Losing My Insanity
Otherworld
Magica (Reprise)
Lord Of the Last Day (Reprise)

Disc 2 – BONUS / Live on Magica Tour 2001

Discovery
Magica
Lord Of The Last Day
Fever Dreams
Eriel
Chalis
Losing My Insanity
Otherworld
Electra – Studio Track
Magica Story – Studio/Spoken Word 18:26

Killing The Dragon Originally released in 2002 and featuring the line-up of Ronnie James Dio (Vocals), Doug Aldrich (Guitars), Jimmy Bain (Bass), Simon Wright (Drums), and Scott Warren (Keyboards), the CD/digital version includes six tracks recorded live on the Killing The Dragon tour in 2002/2003. Disc 1 & LP Tracklist

Killing The Dragon
Along Comes A Spider
Scream
Better In The Dark
Rock and Roll
Push
Guilty
Throw Away Children
Before The Fall
Cold Feet

Disc 2 – BONUS / LIVE on Killing The Dragon Tour 2002/2003

Holy Diver
Heaven and Hell
Rock and Roll
I Speed At Night
Killing The Dragon
Stand Up And Shout

Master Of The Moon Originally released in 2004, Master of the 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), and Scott Warren (Keyboards). The CD/digital version includes five bonus tracks recorded live on the Master of the Moon tour in 2004/2005. Disc 1 & LP Tracklist

One More For The Road
Master Of The Moon
The End Of The World
Shivers
The Man Who Would Be King
The Eyes
Living The Lie
I Am
Death By Love
In Dreams

Disc 2 – Bonus / Live on Master Of The Moon Tour 2004/2005

Heaven and Hell
Rainbow In The Dark
Rock and Roll Children
The Eyes
Prisoner Of Paradise – Studio Track

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DIO’s 1996-2004 Studio Album Collection Make Impressive Chart Debuts Around the Globe

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