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The song was Holy Diver. And not only did it transform Ronnie’s life and career, it also helped define the sound of classic 80s metal.

If Ronnie James Dio hadn’t been kicked out of Black Sabbath due to an ego battle that took place during the mixing sessions for the band’s 1982 album Live Evil, one of the hallmarks of ...

Heavy-metal icon Ronnie James Dio and his band perform their 1983 album Holy Diver. 82 min.

DIO Brando's character in Stardust Crusaders was heavily inspired by Ronnie James Dio's song "Holy Diver." The lyrics of "Holy Diver" influenced DIO's storyline and powers in Jojo's Bizarre Adventure.

Ronnie James Dio, the pint-sized heavy metal singer who replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath, died on Sunday, five months after being diagnosed with stomach cancer, his wife said. He was 67.