In an attempt to bring back that gloriously epic and melodic hard rock sound from the early '80s but also featuring the musicians who actually played on those seminal albums or in the bands. Powering the songs from behind the drum-kit we have Vinny Appice, who of course was the engine in releases such as 'Mob Rules' and 'Holy Diver', and here he links up with the likes of Chuck Wright and Mark Boals on bass. Of course, no-one could ever replace Ronnie James Dio on vocals, but here with have Andrew Freeman on all songs, the man who took up the mantle when he became the vocalist for the Dio band, which was renamed Last In Line, and whose powerful vocals give the music real gravitas. On lead guitar we have Doug Aldrich who, of course, revitalised Dio for the 'Killing the Dragon' album before hooking up with David Coverdale in Whitesnake, and whom Ronnie described as the perfect fit for his band. On rhythm guitar is Fredrik Folkare who also co-wrote most of the songs on the album along with Mee, with the intention of evoking those magical moments from early in Dio's career while also incapsulating the lyrical depth and gothic romance of that music. So, for fans of classic releases like 'Rising', 'Heaven and Hell', 'Holy Diver' and 'Last In Line', just lie back, turn up the volume and let yourself be taken back to a time when music like this dominated the metal charts.
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