Dio/Osaka,Japan 1997 & more

From the 1997 “ANGRY MACHINE” Japan tour, which saw DIO perform in Japan for the first time in 10 years, an amazing 3-performance, 6-disc package is now available! All three performances directly use the original DAT master, which is the first appearance of the same taper recording. With an ultra-high quality audience source, you will be able to thoroughly listen to the performance in Japan since “JAPAN AID 2″! Ronnie left BLACK SABBATH, which he once returned to, in late 1992, and started DIO again with Vinnie Appice. DIO, which welcomed Tracy G from the industrial band as a new guitarist, entered a full-fledged modern heaviness route with “STRANGE HIGHWAYS” in 1993, and continued to modernize with “ANGRY MACHINE” released in 1996. was promoted. However, there is a big gap between the image of Ronnie that traditional fans perceive and these modern heaviness works, and Ronnie’s goal of “acquiring young fans through modern sounds” is not as expected, and even traditional fans are not satisfied. The band’s popularity was unable to regain the momentum of the 1980s, as they were unable to keep up with changes in their style. The “ANGRY MACHINE” tour, which took place under such circumstances, became a huge turning point in DIO’s, or rather, Ronnie’s life. Until then, Ronnie has sprinkled new songs and cherished the appearance of DIO that continues to progress, but the new songs here are limited to “Double Monday” and “Hunter Of The Heart”, and old songs are featured heavily. Even the unexpected “Mistreated” and “Catch The Rainbow” pop out. These were also for the production of the official live album “INFERNO: THE LAST IN LIVE”, but from then on, Ronnie valued coming to terms with the past in the studio, and on stage he shifted to digging up old songs, and in his final moments. This led to the reunion of HEAVEN & HELL. This is truly the tour that “changed Ronnie’s life”! During the Japan tour that took place in May, recording for “INFERNO: THE LAST IN LIVE” was also done. This work includes a total of 3 performances from the 1997 Japan tour, which held 4 performances from May 7th to 11th, including the opening day performance in Osaka and the second consecutive performance in Kawasaki! If you combine it with the Nagoya performance of “ANGRY NIGHT” that previously appeared on the Shades label (also recorded on the same taper as this work), you can enjoy everything from DIO’s ’97 Japan tour! Discs 1 and 2 include the first performance in Japan on May 7th in Osaka. There were items from this Osaka performance that were released more than 10 years ago, but the original sound source that was discovered this time is of course a completely different source. From the opening song “Jesus, Mary, And The Holy Ghost,” the powerful sound image that gives you the feeling of unity and closeness to the stage unique to a club gig is reproduced with outstanding clarity and well-balanced ease of listening. It will give you the best listening experience that only an excellent audience source can provide. The sense of separation in the performance allows you to listen to every note of the guitar and bass in detail with a natural texture, and songs such as “Straight Through The Heart” feel as realistic as if they were mixed with a line sound source. The excitement of the audience is great from the beginning, but during the performance the cheers do not get in the way at all, and you can enjoy the delicate first half of “Don’t Talk To Strangers” with the best outlook. Also, the keyboard mix in the same song is ideally distributed, and you will be able to feel the splendor of the original sound source. This recording with excellent sound symmetry shows its true potential with “Heaven And Hell” and “Mistreated”. The former, where you can almost feel Larry Dennison’s bass, and the latter, where Tracy’s guitar depicts passion with a stringy viscosity, can be said to be one of the best takes from the same year’s live performances. Ronnie’s vocals have been in great condition since the first day, and all of the singing in these songs is very powerful. The mellow expression has finally been refined, and you will fall in love with the soft touch of “Catch The Rainbow”, which is featured as a medley in “Mistreated”. RAINBOW, BLACK SABBATH, and DIO, the set skillfully covers classic numbers from each era, and will let listeners enjoy the excitement of the live show without stress until the last “We Rock”! On discs 3 and 4, you can enjoy the first day of Kawasaki on May 10th, the third day of coming to Japan, with the Nagoya performance that can be heard in “ANGRY NIGHT”. On this day, the recording started with the BGM in the venue before the performance started, and the sense of being there is as if you were enjoying a live performance at the venue. The symmetry and balance of the sound is as good as the Osaka performance, but the sharp edge of the solid high notes is what makes this recording unique. Heaviness numbers from the Tracy era, such as “”, convey a strong sense of aggression. Vinnie Appice’s drums also emphasize the metallic feel more than their weight, and you can enjoy familiar classic songs such as “Don’t Talk To Strangers” and “Holy Diver” in a slightly different tone than usual. Vinnie’s drum solo that connects “Holy Diver” and “Heaven And Hell” is so cool that it can be said to be a highlight even in the original recording! The highlight in the middle of the live performance is definitely “Stand Up And Shout”. Tracy’s sharp cutting guitar is comparable to Vivian Campbell, Vinnie’s laborious drums, and Ronnie’s rough vocals are a fulfilling performance that makes you imagine the live performance in 1983 when the band started! The words “Niji” and “RAINBOW LIVE” that Ronnie mentions in the opening MC are also wonderful, as are “Mistreated” and “Catch The Rainbow”, which please the listener. Tracy’s solo that continues from the same song may be too heavy, but the distortion in “Mistreated (reprise)” shows a lyrical tone, and the contrast in the scene is vivid (note that the conclusion of this part is the official live performance) has also been adopted). Even at the end of the live performance, you can enjoy high-quality plays such as “Man On The Silver Mountain” and “Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and the RAINBOW number on this day is a masterpiece that fans should definitely listen to. The recording continues for more than 2 minutes even after the performance of “We Rock” ends, allowing the listener to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the venue, which has the afterglow of the live performance. The last discs 5 and 6 contain the sound source of the second day of Kawasaki, May 11th, the last day of the Japan performance for the first time in 10 years. In contrast to the sound of the previous day, where the high-pitched sound was effective, the mellow texture that drifts slightly on this final day is very impressive, and the excellent sound quality does not make the listener feel stressed even when listening from the opening to the end. is. Of course, the brightness and separation of the sound, the direct feel of the performance, and the balance of realism are excellent, allowing you to enjoy live performances with the highest sound quality. This mellow sound is effective in DIO’s classic numbers, and DIO’s music rooted in traditional hard rock in songs such as “Straight Through The Heart,” “Don’t Talk To Strangers,” and “Holy Diver.” You can enjoy sex to the fullest. However, surprisingly, this sound fits even in the heavy number “Hunter Of The Heart”, and you can listen with interest from the intro featuring Larry Dennison’s bass solo. “The Last In Line,” which begins with the MC saying “This is the last night,” is an overwhelming masterpiece with Ronnie singing with all his heart. The audience at the venue also cheered and sang in support of Ronnie, creating a great atmosphere for the highlight of the final day. The live ends with the exciting “Rainbow In The Dark” and BLACK SABBATH’s “Mob Rules”, but the encore performance of “Man On The Silver Mountain” and “Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll” RAINBOW The medley once again ignites the excitement in the venue. Unfortunately, the last song “We Rock” fades out after about 1 minute due to the master’s circumstances, but the passionate performance suitable for the final day will make DIO fans very satisfied! DIO, which was with Tracy G, was not well-received even now, as exemplified by the “ANGRY MACHINES” album. However, as you can see if you listen to this work, the live performance in which Tracy’s heavy guitar reproduces the famous songs of yesteryear is very interesting, and the performance that goes beyond the listener’s expectations is a series of surprises and surprises. Please enjoy the lively live recording of the lively stage of the Japan tour, which was an important part of the official live “DIO’S INFERNO: THE LAST IN LIVE”! This work is a 6-disc, approximately 5-hour epic that is a must-listen for all true DIO enthusiasts! Live at Umeda Heat Beat, Osaka, Japan 7th May 1997 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Live at Club Citta, Kawasaki, Japan 10th & 11th May 1997 TRULY AMAZING/PERFECT SOUND(from Original Masters) Live at Umeda Heat Beat Osaka Japan 7th May 1997 Disc 1 (47:52) 1. Opening 2. Jesus, Mary, And The Holy Ghost 3. Straight Through The Heart 4. Don’t Talk To Strangers 5. Holy Diver 6. Drums Solo 7. Heaven And Hell 8. Double Monday 9. Stand Up And Shout 10. Bass Intro. 11. Hunter Of The Heart Disc 2 (48:36) 1. Mistreated (incl. Catch The Rainbow) 2. Guitar Solo 3. Mistreated (reprise) 4. The Last In Line 5. Rainbow In The Dark 6. Mob Rules 7. Man On The Silver Mountain 8. Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll 9. Man On The Silver Mountain (reprise)10. We Rock Live at Club Citta , Kawasaki, Japan 10th May 1997 Disc 3 (49:39) 1. Opening 2. Jesus, Mary, And The Holy Ghost 3. Straight Through The Heart 4. Don’t Talk To Strangers 5. Holy Diver 6. Drums Solo 7 . Heaven And Hell 8. Double Monday 9. Stand Up And Shout 10. Bass Intro. 11. Hunter Of The Heart Disc 4 (54:18) 1. Mistreated (incl. Catch The Rainbow) 2. Guitar Solo 3. Mistreated ( reprise) 4. The Last In Line 5. Rainbow In The Dark 6. Mob Rules 7. Man On The Silver Mountain 8. Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll 9. Man On The Silver Mountain (reprise) 10. We Rock Live at Club Citta, Kawasaki, Japan 11th May 1997 Disc 5 (50:58) 1. Opening 2. Jesus, Mary, And The Holy Ghost 3. Straight Through The Heart 4. Don’t Talk To Strangers 5. Holy Diver 6. Drums Solo 7. Heaven And Hell 8. Double Monday 9. Stand Up And Shout 10. Bass Intro. 11. Hunter Of The Heart Disc 6 (48:23) 1. Mistreated (incl. Catch The Rainbow) 2. Guitar Solo 3. Mistreated (reprise) 4. The Last In Line 5. Rainbow In The Dark 6. Mob Rules 7. Man On The Silver Mountain 8. Long Live Rock ‘n’ Roll 9. Man On The Silver Mountain (reprise) 10. We Rock Ronnie James Dio – Vocals Tracy G – Guitars Larry Dennison – Bass Vinny Appice – Drums Scott Warren – Keyboards