Dio’s 1996-2004 studio albums, “Angry Machines”, “Magica”, “Killing the Dragon” and “Master of the Moon” – are available today. The newly remastered versions, featuring rare and never before released live and studio bonus tracks via BMG. The albums were remastered by longtime Dio collaborator Wyn Davis. With updated artwork from frequent Dio art director Marc Sasso.
“BMG has done such and amazing job pairing the studio albums with the bonus live recordings, said Wendy Dio, and the lenticular vinyl records look amazing.” Wendy Dio is the President and Owner of says Niji Entertainment Group Inc.Long out of print on vinyl. The 180-gram black vinyl includes the original track listings and are available as a Limited Edition. A first print run with an LP-sized Lenticular album art print. As a special bonus, the Magica double-LP will also contains a 7” single. Featuring “Electra,” the only known completed track from the planned “Magica II” album. Sadly Ronnie James Dio would pass away for the completion of the project.
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The CD versions of each album have also been long out of print globally. These newly remastered deluxe versions are showcased in media-book 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.
All bonus tracks are also available on the streaming and 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
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 and 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), and Simon Wright (Drums), 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
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 and 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), and Simon Wright (Drums), the CD/digital version includes six tracks recorded live on the Killing The Dragon tour in 2002/2003.
Disc 1
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 and 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). The CD/digital version includes five bonus tracks recorded live on the Master of the Moon tour in 2004/2005.
Disc 1
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 and 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
The records can be ordered here. The legend of Ronnie James Dio lives on!
