100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Dio - "Holy Diver"

100 Songs that Define Heavy Metal

Show Notes

Dio - "Holy Diver"

Released May 25, 1983

Metal Blade Records CEO Brian Slagel talks about the life and legacy of Ronnie James Dio and the song "Holy Diver" with Ronnie's wife and manager, Wendy Dio. Wendy also discusses her ongoing work as part of the Dio Cancer Fund, including an event coming up this Spring in Southern California.

Ryan Williams returns to discuss the production on "Holy Diver" and Martin Popoff has his usually wealth of information about the song.

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