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Live in London, Hammersmith Apollo 1993

Dio · 2014

89 min · 18 tracks · heavy metal

A thunderous live performance showcasing Dio's soaring vocals and relentless heavy metal energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • thunderous energy for live settings
  • wave-like pacing for engagement
  • soaring vocals demanding attention
  • celebratory atmosphere with friends
  • dynamic flow through performance

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, subdued experiences
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2014, 'Live in London, Hammersmith Apollo 1993' captures a pivotal moment during Dio's career as he was enjoying a resurgence in popularity after the release of 'Strange Highways' in 1993. This album serves as a documentary of his live prowess just before entering a period of greater mainstream recognition in the mid-90s.
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 4:21
  • 2 Strange Highways 6:12
  • 3 Don't Talk to Strangers 5:52
  • 4 Evilution 6:46
  • 5 Pain 9:36
  • 6 The Mob Rules 3:42
  • 7 Children of the Sea 2:43
  • 8 Holy Diver 4:27
  • 9 Heaven and Hell 3:49
  • 10 Man on the Silver Mountain 2:23
  • 11 Drum Solo 5:53
  • 12 Heaven and Hell (Reprise) 1:41

Disc 2

  • 1 Jesus Mary & The Holy Ghost 4:15
  • 2 Hollywood Black 5:24
  • 3 The Last in Line 6:49
  • 4 Rainbow in the Dark 5:02
  • 5 We Rock 5:17
  • 6 Here's to You 5:09

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