Holy Diver – Live cover

Released 20 years ago

Holy Diver – Live

Dio · 2006

113 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal

A thunderous live recording that captures Dio's soaring vocals and the raw energy of heavy metal performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic live energy throughout
  • cathartic sing-along moments
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • long-form tracks for immersion
  • soaring vocals that captivate

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking quick, standalone tracks
  • prefer studio polish over rawness

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Holy Diver – Live' comes nearly two decades after Dio's landmark debut album 'Holy Diver' (1983). At this point, Dio had established himself as a heavy metal icon, celebrating his legacy with a live recording that revisits classic tracks while showcasing his enduring vocal prowess. This album served both as a tribute to fans and a reminder of his influence in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Rainbow· Black Sabbath· Judas Priest

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Stand Up and Shout 4:33
  • 2 Holy Diver 4:46
  • 3 Gypsy 9:46
  • 4 Caught in the Middle 4:51
  • 5 Don’t Talk to Strangers 5:11
  • 6 Straight Through the Heart 4:37
  • 7 Invisible 5:17
  • 8 Rainbow in the Dark 4:46
  • 9 Shame on the Night 16:52

Disc 2

  • 1 Tarot Woman 6:53
  • 2 Sign of the Southern Cross 3:21
  • 3 One Night in the City 6:10
  • 4 Gates of Babylon 8:23
  • 5 Heaven and Hell 11:25
  • 6 Man on the Silver Mountain 4:14
  • 7 Long Live Rock 'n' Roll 6:14
  • 8 We Rock 6:21

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