Dio/Texas, USA 1990

DIO’s most important sound source has been revived as an official level new master! The must-listen and must-have edition for fans of the 1990 “Strongest DIO” is back on CD following “WILD NIGHTS”! This time, we have an official soundboard sound source that we independently obtained from overseas! This work is a definitive edition that records the last performance of DIO’s “LOCK UP THE WOLVES” tour in Dallas, Texas on October 7th with a sound that surpasses any previous same-day sound source! The band DIO was formed by Ronnie James Dio to “pursue his own style of heavy metal” and went through a period of ups and downs. The moment when that lineup was the strongest and special was the “LOCK UP THE WOLVES” era in 1990. The reason why it is considered the “strongest” is revealed by the excellent audience mastering of “WILD NIGHTS”, which was recently released as a 4-CD set. The young and talented Rowan Robertson plays the guitar, Jens Johansson plays the best keyboard with beautiful style, and the rhythm section includes the hidden talent Teddy Cook and the simple and sturdy Simon Wright. And Ronnie’s vocals, who lead them and dominate the stage…all were overwhelming. Since this was performed every time as a regular live, everyone would be satisfied with the title of “strongest”. So what makes it “special”? The reason for this is the history of this lineup, which ended with one album and one tour, and then led to the reunion of BLACK SABBATH. Even now that Ronnie has passed away, the Rowan Robertson era is the only one with no official live performances remaining. The missing link in history has finally been connected! Moreover, what is included in this work is the last day of this special tour. It is not just the end of one tour, but also the end of the “early DIO” that lasted for about 7 years from 1983. At that time, DIO could not be said to have had a smooth sailing, and it did not end after “achieving success and fame,” but instead disbanded as a result of “running out of swords” after resisting the waves of the times. However, that’s why they continued to fight with all their might until the end of the tour, never letting the fans see their backs. Ronnie, who conquered the world with his own name, has returned to being a challenger again, and the “spirit” and “pride” are refreshingly evident. This work, accompanied by the strongest lineup, will let you enjoy the spectacular live performance that was held under the spirit of “this is the last time” with a sound that overwhelms all previous releases! Although there was a pre-existing sound source for this live, there was hiss and scratch noise throughout the entire performance, and the sound quality was poor. Although the improvement in sound quality became a hot topic in the gift title “THE SILENCE OF THE WOLVES” a few years ago, it is still just an extension of the level. but! The sound quality of this master is completely different!! Not only is the sound clear, but the power of the thick musical tone cannot be compared to the previous releases!!! The power of the official sound explodes from the opening! “Lock Up The Wolves” follows this tour-only SE. In the original live performance, “Wild One” is in pole position, but perhaps due to broadcasting, the second half of the show is the main one. However, the middle and heavy “Lock Up The Wolves” is also full of atmosphere, reminiscent of BLACK SABBATH’s “War Pigs” in 1980 and the solemn start of HEAVEN & HELL’s “After All (The Dead)” in 2007. . Even in the golden age of Vivian, DIO could have been called “light”, but being called “the strongest” gives us a sense of a profound mood. The presence that Ronnie’s vocals give off shines even amidst that weight is indescribable. Rowan’s heavily distorted but still sharp guitar roars from the speakers, Simon and Teddy’s powerful rhythm shakes the air, and Jens’ mellow keyboard permeates. This sound is also a strong style that is as good as the performance! In the following song, “Don’t Talk To Strangers,” please be mesmerized by the scene that changes from the delicate part at the beginning to the sharp main part. Similarly, “The Last In Line” and “Heaven And Hell” have an overwhelming contrast from the melodious first half to the middle, where the magnificent world is dazzling. It can be said that the world view that Ronnie envisioned in his songs and the heavy performance that he had pursued since the formation of DIO bore fruit here. The catchy, emotional, and hard song “Rainbow In The Dark” is the highlight of this album! The climax where the members’ playing and Ronnie’s singing come together and sublimate is the best no matter how many times I listen to it! Furthermore, the medley of “Egypt (The Chains are On)” and “Holy Diver”, in which Jens’s keyboard plays a panoramic view of the world that is different from that of his predecessor Claude Schnell, is also exquisite. And, no matter what, the last and strongest highlight is “We Rock”, which is filled with all the emotions! This is the last number as “early DIO” and the last five minutes when DIO was “the strongest”. “Late DIO”, which continued until 2008, also had a final night, but that was just before he fell ill, and it was an unexpected last stage. This show, which I went to with the determination of “Today is the last!”, is the only one night in DIO’s quarter-century history. After the dazzling enthusiasm raged on like a storm, what kind of feelings ran through Ronnie’s heart after he finished competing with his own band? Although the recorded content of this work is about 52 minutes from the middle of the actual stage, the arrangement and development of the songs are constructed after carefully calculating the beginning, development, development, and conclusion. Not only will you be able to listen to this rare live performance on an official soundboard, but it will also be pure entertainment, which will greatly satisfy fans. However, since the official won’t release it, the unofficial has no choice but to do it. Just like “DEFINITIVE BOSTON 1992”, a soundboard recording of BLACK SABBATH’s DEHUMANIZER tour, this is the most important title that captures the missing link in Ronnie’s history that the official team has overlooked, and all Ronnie fans/heavy metal enthusiasts must listen to it. One is now available on CD! Live at Bronco Bowl, Dallas, Texas, USA 7th October 1990 STEREO SBD(HUGE UPGRADE) 1. Intro. 2. Lock Up The Wolves 3. Don’t Talk To Strangers 4. Hey Angel 5. The Last In Line 6. Heaven And Hell / The Last In Line (Reprise) 7. Rainbow In The Dark 8. Egypt (The Chains Are On) 9. Holy Diver 10. We Rock STEREO SOUNDBOARD RECORDING Ronnie James Dio – Vocal Rowan Robertson – Guitar Teddy Cook – Bass Simon Wright – Drums Jens Johansson – Keyboard