When the time came to design a cover for Dio's eponymous 1983 solo debut, the singer knew he wanted to use an illustration rather than photo-based artwork. "I've always preferred illustrations," he says.

Holy Diver is the debut studio album by the American heavy metal band Dio, released in 1983. The album was acclaimed by the music press and is the band's most successful album.

First used on their first album, Holy Diver (1983).

A 12" Dio logo die-cut release celebrating the 35th anniversary of the classic song "Holy Diver". The A-side features the song recorded live at Donington in 1983 with the studio version of "Electra"on the B-side.

Dec 31, 2020 · The meaning behind Holy Diver's controversial album cover has long remained a mystery, but new artwork offers a glimpse at the story behind the image.

You're watching the official music video remastered in HD for Dio - "Holy Diver" from the 1983 album of the same name. "Holy Diver" is also featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.

May 25, 2017 · To celebrate the record’s 34th anniversary, here are 13 things you might not know about it: 1. Singer Ronnie James Dio wrote or co-wrote all the songs on the album and produced it too. 2. The album cover features the band’s devil-looking mascot, Murray, whipping a chain at a priest who is bound by chains in a turbulent ocean.

Holy Diver Lyrics: Mhhh-hm-hmm / Yeah, yeah / Holy Diver / You've been down too long in the midnight sea / Oh, what's becoming of me? / Ride the tiger / You can see his stripes but you...

May 25, 2023 · The sinister image fueled rumors that Dio was a Satanist, and some thought the “Dio” logo read “Devil” when turned upside-down (Dio dismissed the interpretation as …

The demon-like monster is the band's mascot known as "Murray" and is featured on several other Dio albums as well. When the "DIO" logo is viewed upside-down it can be interpreted as spelling either the word "DIE" or "DEVIL".