DIO’s Studio Album Collection: 1996-2004 Remastered Reissues Available Today
“Angry Machines,” Magica,” “Killing The Dragon” and “Master Of the Moon” Include
Rare Live and Studio Bonus Tracks
DIO‘s 1996-2004 studio albums – Angry Machines (1996), Magica (2000), Killing the Dragon (2002), and Master of the Moon (2004) – are available today in 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,
AND the lenticular vinyl records look amazing,” says Niji Entertainment Group Inc. President and Owner Wendy Dio. “I am very proud to be working together with them.”
Long out of print on vinyl, the 180-gram black vinyl includes the original tracklistings and is available as a Limited Edition first run with an LP-sized Lenticular album art print. As a special bonus, the Magica 2-LP also contains a 7” single featuring “Electra,” the only known completed track from the planned Magica 2 album.
The CD versions of each album have also been long out of print globally. These newly remastered deluxe versions are showcased in mediabook 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/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 & LP Tracklist
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Disc 2 – BONUS / LIVE on Angry Machines Tour 1997
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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 & LP 1 Tracklist (LP 2 includes Magica Story + bonus 7”)
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Disc 2 – BONUS / Live on Magica Tour 2001
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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 & LP Tracklist
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Disc 2 – BONUS / LIVE on Killing The Dragon Tour 2002/2003
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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 & LP Tracklist
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Disc 2 – Bonus / Live on Master Of The Moon Tour 2004/2005
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Order the records at https://rjdio.lnk.to/DioStudioAlbumsFP?fbclid=IwAR0uZ1OUq-2c2MIhgHf2RgyX68FmNpls5dvjjn4ql4BqsaLrACXRCquZ3i0.
Posted by Debbie Sellnow