--- title: "Dio" type: "MusicGroup" url: "https://themetalnet.com/band/dio" genre: "Heavy Metal" country: "United States" formed: 1982 disbanded: 2010 --- # Dio **Dio** is a heavy metal band, from United States, active 1982 to 2010. Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath member, drummer Vinny Appice. The band released ten studio albums and had numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dio himself being the only constant member. Guitarists included Vivian Campbell, Craig Goldy, Doug Aldrich, Warren DeMartini, Tracy G, Jake E. Lee and Rowan Robertson. Biography source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dio_(band) ## Facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Name | Dio | | Genre | Heavy Metal | | Parent genre | Heavy Metal | | Origin | Cortland, United States | | Formed | 1982 | | Disbanded | 2010 | | Releases in catalog | 12 | ## Genres [Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal) ## Line-up | Musician | Instruments | Years | Status | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Jens Johansson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jens-johansson) | Keyboard | 1989 to 1991 | Former | | [Simon Wright](https://themetalnet.com/musician/simon-wright) | | 1989 to 2010 | Former | | [Vinny Appice](https://themetalnet.com/musician/vinny-appice) | Drums (drum set) | 1982 to 1999 | Former | | [Bob Daisley](https://themetalnet.com/musician/bob-daisley) | Bass guitar | 1998 to 1998 | Former | | [Rudy Sarzo](https://themetalnet.com/musician/rudy-sarzo) | Bass guitar | 2005 to 2010 | Former | | [Vivian Campbell](https://themetalnet.com/musician/vivian-campbell) | Electric guitar | 1982 to 1986 | Former | | [Craig Goldy](https://themetalnet.com/musician/craig-goldy) | Electric guitar | 1986 to 2010 | Former | | [Doug Aldrich](https://themetalnet.com/musician/doug-aldrich) | Electric guitar | 2001 to 2006 | Former | | [Ronnie James Dio](https://themetalnet.com/musician/ronnie-james-dio) | Eponymous, Lead vocals | 1982 to 2010 | Former | | [Chuck Garric](https://themetalnet.com/musician/chuck-garric) | Bass guitar | 2000 to 2001 | Former | | [Claude Schnell](https://themetalnet.com/musician/claude-schnell) | Keyboard | 1984 to 1989 | Former | | [Jake E. Lee](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jake-e-lee) | Electric guitar | 1982 to 1982 | Former | | [Jerry Best](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jerry-best) | Bass guitar | 1985 to 1985 | Former | | [Jimmy Bain](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jimmy-bain) | Bass guitar | 1982 to 2004 | Former | | [Jeff Pilson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/jeff-pilson) | Bass guitar | 1993 to 2005 | Former | | [Rowan Robertson](https://themetalnet.com/musician/rowan-robertson) | Electric guitar | 1989 to 1991 | Former | | [Scott Warren](https://themetalnet.com/musician/scott-warren) | Keyboard | 1993 to 2010 | Former | | [Teddy Cook](https://themetalnet.com/musician/teddy-cook) | Bass guitar | 1989 to 1991 | Former | | [Larry Dennison](https://themetalnet.com/musician/larry-dennison) | Bass guitar | 1997 to 1999 | Former | | [Tracy G](https://themetalnet.com/musician/tracy-g) | Electric guitar | 1993 to 1999 | Former | ## Discography | Year | Release | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 1983 | [Holy Diver](https://themetalnet.com/album/4e7b34de-0d87-356a-a3da-b21f769b7d4d) | Album | | 1984 | [The Last in Line](https://themetalnet.com/album/798601d4-f28e-3835-b10c-1a00ecf773b8) | Album | | 1985 | [Sacred Heart](https://themetalnet.com/album/0efb0f16-6d2c-3fe4-b3d5-2fdd08394417) | Album | | 1986 | [The Dio E.P.](https://themetalnet.com/album/b91ce849-f062-44be-bf68-e12d993c967f) | EP | | 1987 | [Dream Evil](https://themetalnet.com/album/6066e69e-5bf9-38cd-a472-5954c1aff8df) | Album | | 1990 | [Lock Up the Wolves](https://themetalnet.com/album/221a5e63-48fa-3378-8cc3-3a25b2f2f638) | Album | | 1993 | [Strange Highways](https://themetalnet.com/album/379b3be7-9b4a-3b0d-be15-ead4428e5019) | Album | | 1996 | [Angry Machines](https://themetalnet.com/album/f29a000b-67f8-3803-bb82-f6f5eaee5b52) | Album | | 2000 | [Magica](https://themetalnet.com/album/a48591a2-9950-3ab4-831a-e1ca7bbcae07) | Album | | 2002 | [Killing the Dragon](https://themetalnet.com/album/4482bd6d-4400-3be0-8804-572939fa012e) | Album | | 2004 | [Master of the Moon](https://themetalnet.com/album/a0fd5e13-90dc-37c3-86ee-8cbdaec5a3ae) | Album | | 2023 | [At The Edge](https://themetalnet.com/album/1c3bb47f-614a-469f-b98a-ac39c258d72f) | Album | ## Related bands - [Black Sabbath](https://themetalnet.com/band/black-sabbath) (listened together) - [Iron Maiden](https://themetalnet.com/band/iron-maiden) (listened together) - [Judas Priest](https://themetalnet.com/band/judas-priest) (listened together) - [Metallica](https://themetalnet.com/band/metallica) (listened together) - [Ozzy Osbourne](https://themetalnet.com/band/ozzy-osbourne) (listened together) - [Megadeth](https://themetalnet.com/band/megadeth) (listened together) - [Motörhead](https://themetalnet.com/band/motorhead) (listened together) - [Deep Purple](https://themetalnet.com/band/deep-purple) (listened together) - [Guns N’ Roses](https://themetalnet.com/band/guns-n-roses) (listened together) - [Rainbow](https://themetalnet.com/band/rainbow) (listened together) - [Van Halen](https://themetalnet.com/band/van-halen) (listened together) - [Scorpions](https://themetalnet.com/band/scorpions) (listened together) ## Official and external links - spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4CYeVo5iZbtYGBN4Isc3n6 - facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRonnieJamesDio - metal archives: https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Dio/163 - deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/3038 - apple music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/2779392 - x: https://twitter.com/OfficialRJDio - instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ronniejamesdio/ - youtube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCgxv4igPRzlBIyCKEzDwiYQ --- Source: [TheMetalNet https://themetalnet.com/band/dio](https://themetalnet.com/band/dio). 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