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  1. On This Day November 4, 1981 – Black Sabbath Released Mob Rules

    On This Day November 4, 1981 – Black Sabbath Released Mob Rules

    On this day November 4, 1981, Black Sabbath released Mob Rules, a thunderous album that cemented the band’s Dio era as one of the most powerful chapters in heavy metal history. With Ronnie James Dio on vocals and Tony Iommi’s unmistakable guitar work, the record delivered intensity, melody, and...
  2. On This Day August 31 1982 – Ronnie James Dio Played His Final Show With Black Sabbath

    On This Day August 31 1982 – Ronnie James Dio Played His Final Show With Black Sabbath

    On this day August 31 1982, Ronnie James Dio performed for the last time as lead singer of Black Sabbath during the Mob Rules Tour. The final concert took place in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, marking the end of a short but powerful chapter in the band's history. Dio had joined the group in 1979...
  3. On This Day August 15 1985 – Sacred Heart by Dio Was Released

    On This Day August 15 1985 – Sacred Heart by Dio Was Released

    On this day August 15 1985, Sacred Heart was released as the third studio album from Dio. Fronted by the legendary Ronnie James Dio, the band continued its powerful run of heavy metal excellence with a record that combined epic storytelling, soaring vocals, and driving riffs. The album features...
  4. On This Day July 21 1987 – Dio Released Their Fourth Album Dream Evil

    On This Day July 21 1987 – Dio Released Their Fourth Album Dream Evil

    On this day July 21 1987, Dio released their fourth studio album, Dream Evil. Led by the legendary Ronnie James Dio, the album continued the band’s tradition of powerful vocals, dark fantasy themes, and epic metal soundscapes. It marked the last full studio album to feature guitarist Craig Goldy...
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