{"id":12783,"date":"2020-04-06T06:35:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-06T06:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=12783"},"modified":"2020-04-06T06:35:39","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T06:35:39","slug":"dios-1996-2004-studio-album-collection-make-impressive-chart-debuts-around-the-globe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2020\/04\/06\/dios-1996-2004-studio-album-collection-make-impressive-chart-debuts-around-the-globe\/","title":{"rendered":"DIO\u2019s 1996-2004 Studio Album Collection Make Impressive Chart Debuts Around the Globe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DIO<\/strong>‘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\u2019 chart positions.
Angry Machines<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>(1996),\u00a0Magica<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(2000),\u00a0Killing the Dragon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(2002) and\u00a0Master of the Moon<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>(2004) were released March 20 by BMG in newly remastered versions with rare and never before released live and studio bonus tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Of the four releases, only\u00a0Killing the Dragon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0charted upon original release in the US, peaking at #199. The reissues, however, have reached higher positions on the US Top 200 Sales Chart, with\u00a0Magica<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at #118,\u00a0Killing the Dragon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at #125\u00a0Angry Machines<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at #126 and\u00a0Master of the Moon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at #127. On the US Catalog Sales Chart, the releases have fared even better:\u00a0Magica<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– #46,\u00a0Killing the Dragon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– #49,\u00a0Angry Machines<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– #50 and\u00a0Master of the Moon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0– #51.
On the German charts, the four records all landed in the Top 50, with all but Killing the Dragon surpassing their original positions:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magica<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0landed at #32, with the original release at #40;\u00a0Killing the Dragon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0came in at #35, just five positions higher than its original release;\u00a0Master of the Moon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0originally charted at #62, with the reissue coming in 19 spots higher at #43; and\u00a0Angry Machines<\/em><\/strong>, which did not originally chart, at #44.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


In Spain, All four albums made their chart debuts with the reissues \u2013 all landing in the Top 30 – with\u00a0Killing the Dragon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at #16,\u00a0Magica<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at #19,\u00a0Angry Machines<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at #26 and\u00a0Master of the Moon<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at #28.\u00a0Long 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.\u00a0As a special bonus, the\u00a0Magica<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>2-LP also contains a 7\u201d single featuring \u201cElectra,\u201d the only known completed track from the planned\u00a0Magica 2<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0album.\u00a0The CD versions of each album have also been long out of print globally.\u00a0These newly remastered deluxe versions are showcased in mediabook packaging along with a second disc featuring rare and unreleased bonus material.\u00a0In addition to rare studio tracks \u201cElectra\u201d (included on\u00a0Magica<\/em><\/strong>) and \u201cPrisoner of Paradise\u201d (included on\u00a0Master of the Moon<\/em><\/strong>), each bonus disc includes a selection of both rare or never before released live tracks from the accompanying tour for each studio release.\u00a0The albums were remastered by longtime\u00a0DIO<\/strong>\u00a0collaborator Wyn Davis with updated artwork from frequent\u00a0DIO<\/strong>\u00a0art director Marc Sasso.\u00a0\u00a0All bonus tracks are also available on the streaming\/digital versions.\u00a0\u00a0Angry Machines\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Originally 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disc 1 & LP\u00a0Tracklist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Institutional Man<\/li>
  2. Don\u2019t Tell The Kids<\/li>
  3. Black<\/li>
  4. Hunter Of The Heart<\/li>
  5. Stay Out Of My Mind<\/li>
  6. Big Sister<\/li>
  7. Double Monday<\/li>
  8. Golden Rules<\/li>
  9. Dying In America<\/li>
  10. This Is Your Life<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Disc 2 \u2013 BONUS \/ LIVE on Angry Machines Tour 1997<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Jesus Mary and The Holy Ghost \u2013 Straight Through The Heart<\/li>
    2. Don\u2019t Talk To Strangers<\/li>
    3. Double Monday<\/li>
    4. Hunter Of The Heart<\/li>
    5. Holy Diver<\/li>
    6. Heaven and Hell<\/li>
    7. Long Live Rock and Roll<\/li>
    8. Man On The Silver Mountain<\/li>
    9. Rainbow In The Dark<\/li>
    10. The Last In Line<\/li>
    11. The Mob Rules<\/li>
    12. We Rock<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Magica<\/em><\/strong> 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\u201d of studio track \u201cElectra\u201d and the CD\/digital version features 10 never released before Magica<\/em><\/strong> tracks performed on tour in 2001 <\/em><\/strong>Disc 1 & LP 1 Tracklist (LP 2 includes Magica Story + bonus 7\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Discovery<\/li>
      2. Magica Theme<\/li>
      3. Lord Of The Last Day<\/li>
      4. Fever Dreams<\/li>
      5. Turn To Stone<\/li>
      6. Feed My Head<\/li>
      7. Eriel<\/li>
      8. Chalis<\/li>
      9. As Long As It\u2019s Not About Love<\/li>
      10. Losing My Insanity<\/li>
      11. Otherworld<\/li>
      12. Magica (Reprise)<\/li>
      13. Lord Of the Last Day (Reprise)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Disc 2 \u2013 BONUS \/ Live on Magica Tour 2001<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Discovery<\/li>
        2. Magica<\/li>
        3. Lord Of The Last Day<\/li>
        4. Fever Dreams<\/li>
        5. Eriel <\/li>
        6. Chalis<\/li>
        7. Losing My Insanity<\/li>
        8. Otherworld<\/li>
        9. Electra \u2013 Studio Track<\/li>
        10. Magica Story \u2013 Studio\/Spoken Word 18:26 <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Killing The Dragon<\/em><\/strong> <\/em><\/strong> 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<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Killing The Dragon<\/li>
          2. Along Comes A Spider<\/li>
          3. Scream<\/li>
          4. Better In The Dark<\/li>
          5. Rock and Roll<\/li>
          6. Push<\/li>
          7. Guilty<\/li>
          8. Throw Away Children<\/li>
          9. Before The Fall<\/li>
          10. Cold Feet<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Disc 2 \u2013 BONUS \/ LIVE on Killing The Dragon Tour 2002\/2003<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            1. Holy Diver<\/li>
            2. Heaven and Hell<\/li>
            3. Rock and Roll<\/li>
            4. I Speed At Night<\/li>
            5. Killing The Dragon<\/li>
            6. Stand Up And Shout<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              Master Of The Moon <\/em><\/strong> Originally released in 2004, Master of the Moon<\/em><\/strong> was the final studio album under the DIO<\/strong> 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<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              1. One More For The Road<\/li>
              2. Master Of The Moon<\/li>
              3. The End Of The World<\/li>
              4. Shivers<\/li>
              5. The Man Who Would Be King<\/li>
              6. The Eyes<\/li>
              7. Living The Lie<\/li>
              8. I Am<\/li>
              9. Death By Love<\/li>
              10. In Dreams<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Disc 2 \u2013 Bonus \/ Live on Master Of The Moon Tour 2004\/2005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                1. Heaven and Hell<\/li>
                2. Rainbow In The Dark<\/li>
                3. Rock and Roll Children<\/li>
                4. The Eyes<\/li>
                5. Prisoner Of Paradise \u2013 Studio Track<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Order the records at\u00a0https:\/\/rjdio.lnk.to\/DioStudioAlbumsFP?fbclid=IwAR0uZ1OUq-2c2MIhgHf2RgyX68FmNpls5dvjjn4ql4BqsaLrACXRCquZ3i0<\/a>.
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                  Angry Machines<\/em><\/strong>                  www.recordstoreday.com\/UPC\/4050538488289<\/a>www.recordstoreday.com\/UPC\/4050538489972<\/a>
                  Magica<\/em><\/strong>                  www.recordstoreday.com\/UPC\/4050538488760<\/a>www.recordstoreday.com\/UPC\/4050538488753<\/a>
                  Killing The Dragon<\/em><\/strong>                  www.recordstoreday.com\/UPC\/4050538488326<\/a>www.recordstoreday.com\/UPC\/4050538488739<\/a>
                  Master Of The Moon<\/em><\/strong>                  www.recordstoreday.com\/UPC\/4050538488302<\/a>www.recordstoreday.com\/UPC\/4050538534498<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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