The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2
Dio · 2012
78 min · 17 tracks · heavy metal
A soaring testament to heavy metal's enduring power, blending epic melodies with Dio's signature theatricality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Killing the Dragon Start here — This track embodies Dio's powerful vocal delivery and memorable hooks, setting an energetic tone for the compilation while showcasing his thematic focus on mythical narratives.
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Fever Dreams — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song captures the darker side of Dio's songwriting, illustrating his ability to blend personal themes with grandiose imagery.
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Metal Will Never Die — A rallying cry for metal fans, this track encapsulates Dio’s view of the genre’s resilience, making it an essential anthem for both old and new listeners alike.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
This compilation highlights Dio's career but lacks cohesive flow due to its mixed format and varying track origins.
What we noticed
- Several tracks, such as 'Killing the Dragon' and 'Metal Will Never Die', employ heavy guitar riffs and soaring choruses characteristic of Dio's style.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- mythical storytelling in every track
- powerful anthems for sing-alongs
- engaging live performance energy
- immersive listening with dramatic shifts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A compilation that showcases Dio's career but is not a primary entry point.
- Career context
- Released in 2012, The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2 follows the posthumous release of its predecessor and showcases tracks from Dio's prolific career. This compilation arrives after Ronnie James Dio's passing in 2010, serving both as a celebration of his legacy and a means to introduce newer audiences to his work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rainbow· Black Sabbath· Judas Priest
Tracklist
- 1 Killing the Dragon Start here 4:24
- 2 Push 4:04
- 3 The Eyes 6:26
- 4 Along Comes a Spider 3:30
- 5 Better in the Dark 3:42
- 6 Fever Dreams 4:36
- 7 Black 3:08
- 8 Feed My Head 5:40
- 9 Shivers 4:16
- 10 Hunter of the Heart (live) 5:17
- 11 One More for the Road 3:18
- 12 Lord of the Last Day 4:02
- 13 Electra 6:20
- 14 As Long as It’s Not About Love 6:29
- 15 This Is Your Life 3:32
- 16 Metal Will Never Die 5:22
- 17 Prisoner of Paradise 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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