Ronnie James Dio remains one of heavy metal's most iconic and beloved vocalists, and The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2 serves as an essential collection of his work from the late career period spanning 1996 to 2004. Drawing from his seventh through tenth studio albums — including Killing the Dragon, Master of the Moon, Angry Machines, and Magica — this compilation captures a prolific era that demonstrated Dio's enduring power and creativity as a songwriter and performer.
Originally released in 2012 and long out of print, this reissue brings the collection back with a selection of bonus tracks alongside the core compilation material. Pressed in the Czech Republic, the Dragon's Fire colored vinyl has drawn praise from listeners for its balanced, punchy sound quality, making it a worthy addition for fans looking to revisit this chapter of Dio's legendary catalog.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Niji Entertainment Group
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 01/31/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Killing The Dragon
A2. Push
A3. The Eyes
A4. Along Comes A Spider
B1. Better In The Dark
B2. Fever Dreams
B3. Black
B4. Feed My Head
B5. Shivers
C1. Hunter Of The Heart (Live)
C2. One More For The Road
C3. Lord Of The Last Day
C4. Electra *
D1. As Long As It's Not About Love
D2. This Is Your Life
D3. Metal Will Never Die * (feat. Ronnie James Dio)
D4. The Prisoner Of Paradise *
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