Dio - Holy Diver Live In Holland 1983

[@eenayeah]

So strange (but refreshing) to see an 80s metal band talk to the audience in such a friendly manner, when most others shout and act all tough.

[@MALAKAS_ATELIOTOS]

IRON MAIDEN

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

eenayeah; And, to think how badly Vivian and the rest of the band got screwed over regarding their pay when they did the album and the tour during this time. Each band member was only paid $100 a week during the recording of the album, and $400 a week during the tour! And Vivian was HUGE back then! I remember thinking to myself, “Who is this new hot shot guitarist?! He’s amazing!” But to now hear what happened to him, how he never really was paid much, it really disappoints me, regarding Ronnie. And I always thought Ronnie was this super nice guy...

[@uncledazz6817]

Judas priest?

[@markogjorgiev4912]

@hi there of course Dio doesn't decide it. Ronnie is just another member of the band, same as the guitarist. Just because he is the frontman doesnt mean he is responsible for everything.

[@lancedonohue1299]

There is no other like Ronnie and Wendy Dio

[@alrauun]

The second best thing about Ronnie James Dio after his miracolous voice is to notice what an incredibly sweet and respectful human being he was.

[@warrenginmartini]

Kidding, right? He paid his musicians $100 a week.

[@michaelfox2433]

@@warrenginmartini what a load of horseshit.

[@lloydwalters4252]

Don't like the pay go elsewhere

[@italozanoti7180]

@@warrenginmartini Dio´s wife said she has the papers that proves this is lie and how Vivian buyed a Ferrari with 100 a week. We dont know the truth, maybe is just his ego

[@warrenginmartini]

@@italozanoti7180 Vivian said it was a 'garden variety' Ferrari !!!! (facepalm)

[@RobBaartwijk]

The best hardrock/metal singer ever. There will never be anyone better.

[@harrypjotr4987]

not really, i haven't listened to many metal artists, but the singer of iron maiden performs a million times better live than ronnie. just listen to the live version of hallowed be thy name, it's almost as good as the studio version. in my opinion this video was kind of underwhelming compared to the studio version but you can't really expect it to be perfect.

[@denizonurdestici5990]

@@harrypjotr4987 your and Rob' s good or best definitions seem to be different. Yours sounds like: ''how impressive it is'' (which is over subjective). Rob' s sounds like: ''how difficult the way-technic dio signs, and how powerfull he does it'' (which is quite objective). Even some classic music singers, like sopranos are referring to some singing techniques of Dio. And i am sure if we ask the same to Bruce Dickinson; HIS answer also would be the same!

[@Sandesh98147]

@@harrypjotr4987 highly subjective. I dont agree with this ofc. Im a fan of Bruce dickinson and Dio both actually, and I enjoy them both. Bruce has a distinctive way of singing that is unique to himself. Dio is a legend in his own right. There is no comparison and there can never be any. Dio also doesnt like to stick to the recorded versions of songs and always improvises the songs. That makes it so tht every live version youll hear will be a bit different from each other. Bruce doesnt do that too much. Dio's style is much more free flowing and liberal. I can understand why people enjoy any one or the other. Theyre very different.

[@ele7864]

agreed

[@RandyRhoadsRules3]

Subjective, but he's definitely one of the most talented singers I've heard.

[@jmiester25]

Love how calm he was to the audience, so genuine

[@pauliussapronaitis6478]

intelligence and free spirit

[@s_bt_iwtf]

The Bob Ross of metal, he is.

[@hyperslow3810]

Yes... yes man. Great thought.

[@stripesd]

Yoda ahh comment

[@GabryyLG]

​@@stripesd lmao

[@timregan1005]

this take is absolute electric factory.

[@redhead5150]

I remember the Last In Line concert. Ronnie kicked ass !!!! Twisted Sister opened and spent more time swearing but Dio just rocked and thanked the crowd. Such a legend and gentleman.

[@YankeeTen13]

I saw that one in Providence, and I agree Dio was great and Dee Snider, well if he wasn't singing he was swearing, and at one point, I though he was trying to incite a riot.

[@louman2342]

Twisted are a bunch of wankers they got booed off the stage when they opened for Maiden in 84

[@AngelofAnguish]

@@YankeeTen13 In my opinion, I can't blame Dee for "talking trash" or "cursing." Why? In my opinion, he wants the "crowd to GET INTO THE MUSIC and go BANANAS," and "NOT standing still and staring/looking at the stage."

[@deidrekendall5789]

I saw that tour as well. Twisted Sister was the opening act and it was funny to me, because when Dio came on stage and started playing, it made Twisted Sister sound so quiet and kind of pathetic in comparison. ❤ Love you Ronnie ❤

[@ladyelainefairchilde4632]

Ronnie loved his fans.

[@harvickfan100]

The sound quality and the quality of Ronnie’s voice is incredible. I’ve never seen this show but if it was on in the background you would swear it was a record on the turntable not a live show. It’s so extremely rare to see a band live in concert and walk out when it was over and swear it sounded exactly like the album you were listening to in the car on the way to the show. Incredible. Rest In Peace Ronnie!! You are missed.

[@dnmoscato92]

Seems more metal bands sound closest to albums compared to like pop,rap, country music. Especially rap music. That shit garbage is horrific live

[@Zokalex]

@@dnmoscato92 only a couple rappers can pull out a live performance. The more popular genres get a lot more freedome because they use auto tune

[@mhayama]

I wouldn’t say “exactly like the album” because they play in a lower tone live. But his voice is really great, indeed.

[@FDALl-ms5kg]

@@dnmoscato92 yeah it kinda spoils almost everything except of course the most (and dare I say actually) talented.

[@CherryRedBanshee]

What a great guy. You can tell he genuinely loved his fans and didn’t take a second of his fame for granted.

[@Thestanman77]

Never mind the video...this is the best audio version of this song I've ever heard Dio do. Want another one? See " Man on the Silver Mountain" live. WOW.

[@Thestanman77]

***** What a " Showman" he was!

[@Thestanman77]

Thank you, Allen. I agree! And I watched that "Don't Talk To Strangers" video, too. What a powerful performance. Incredible vocalist, and powerful guitars. Loved it! Thanks!

[@YungRolex]

Let's be real, the audio quality is pretty horrible.

[@damone70]

@@YungRolex Agree. Pretty weak.

[@leomdk939]

It's two keys lower than the original (and faster, too)

[@slowheat4651]

I only discovered Dio last year in quarantine and it felt like I connected to him instantly like I have listened to him all my life. I am a Gen-Z 20 year old by the way.

[@slowheat4651]

@@GregoryMynar facts bro also check out Yingwie Malmsteen he's a brilliant neo classical metal guitarist. Him and Dio did the cover of Aerosmith's Dream on.

[@an_anime_crepe828]

For me, you can thank Akari for writing an incredible villain based on an incredible singer

[@blazecrx]

this guy was a genius! what a great voice and music! one of the all time best metal performers, a true icon

[@jesseboombatts8399]

That “Look Out!!” is so sick!!

[@christophercalloway2884]

56 yrs old, and on a Friday night at 10, this is what my wife and I are watching…because really we’re still only in our teens….rocking hard and trying to find the sacred heart….forever….

[@digiornogiovanna914]

There are very few singers who sound just as good live as they do on the recording. Ronnie James Dio is one of them. RIP

[@donna3465]

100% correct!

[@StarPlatinum7912]

I know why you’re here. This song means *the world* to me too.

[@davidlalremruata]

This and Iron Maiden were the only metal albums I could find in Papua New Guinea in 1986

[@NiToNi2002]

Darwin and Wallace studied Papa New Guinea a lot. Now with your input to the scientific catalogue, I guess we can safely say that natural selection and survival of the fittest still remain strong forces at play in that part of the world.

[@davidlalremruata]

@@NiToNi2002 well said

[@richardf.kerdasha9515]

HERE ARE THE LYRICS FOR ALL TO ENJOY : 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 know he's clean Oh don't you see what I mean Gotta get away Holy Diver Got! Shiny diamonds Like the eyes of a cat in the black and blue Something is coming for you Look out! Race for the morning You can hide in the sun 'till you see the light Oh we will pray it's all right Gotta get away Get away Between the velvet lies There's a truth that's hard as steel Yeah! The vision never dies Life's a never ending wheel Say! Holy Diver You're the star of the masquerade No need to look so afraid Jump, jump! Jump on the tiger You can feel his heart but you know he's mean Some light can never be seen Yeah! Holy Diver You've been down too long in the midnight sea Oh what's becoming of me No, no! Ride the tiger You can see his stripes but you know he's clean Oh don't you see what I mean Gotta get away Get away Gotta get away Get away, yeah Holy Diver Sole Survivor You're the one who's clean Holy Diver Holy Diver There a cat in the blue comin' after for you Holy Diver Oh Holy Diver Yeah, alright! Get away, get away, get away Holy Diver Holy Diver Holy Diver.......

[@ChrisPetrocchi]

Such a well spoken, deeply respectful yet strong man-you can see his stripes but you know he’s clean 💯

[@jandasalovich6469]

I was 13. Growing up able to see so many bands of this era. Damn I was fortunate.

[@Deadreconing66]

Ronnie was so gracious to his fans I had the pleasure to meet and have a good conversation with him 😊

[@markmessore9569]

Yes he was and he was particularly sweet to Vivian Campbell!...🤣😂

[@Thapha-t7p]

Amazing voice ❤❤❤

[@cmsjns]

There will never be another like him💗

[@cmsjns]

Loved his music in 1983 love it just as much in 2023!!

[@razibshahrier3355]

I was 3 years old and yet headbanging while my dad used to play this track loud.

[@noobguitarist843]

you sure have a great childhood i discovered good music when i was 12 (im 13 now)

[@james_Tributize]

One of the best rock singers ever. Fantastic voice and great songs

[@webersoares1530]

Um pequeno grande homem, humilde e inteligente, está no seu descanso provisório, será ressuscitado e terá uma nova chance de viver novamente. Goiânia, Goiás, Brasil, América do Sul, planeta terra 🌎, espaço sideral..

[@zzxx33mh]

Best dynamic voice of heavy metal.. R.I.P..DIO..he was man with value and respect to his self to hes wife to his fan..

[@Jcooper58639]

I've always been a100% Ozzy fan, but after watching this and listening to how dynamic Dio's voice really is, well I may have to download a few of his songs.

[@dikkekak2]

And a big DIO fan now?

[@britishnerd3919]

Imo he sings Children of the Grave better than Ozzy did.

[@Gruuvin1]

Might as well enjoy the Sabbath years with Dio. They were great! So were the Tony Martin years.

[@davidthompsonwowwow8035]

I love Ozzie and Dio two of the best

[@zacm9747]

I think technically speaking Dio is a better singer but Ozzy is insanely charismatic and puts on a good show.

[@zacharykim295]

Damn that guitar tone!!!

[@BooToThePast]

dios voice is so fuckin deep and beautyful! fuckin eargasm

[@jimp9358]

I've loved his voice ever aince I first heard it! Absolutely awesome song! Saw him live every chance I got! Must've been at least 10 times, and he ROCKED EVERY TIME! That huge voice from that little god.... Absolutely amazing! I still remember people asked who's that when I wore his shirt at school...so we ditched and went to my house and smoked some Thai stick... I cranked dad's bad ass stereo and put on Holy Diver... The mellow keys at the intro...then...the EXPLOSION OF VIVIAN'S GUITAR!!!... My friends all nearly hit their heads on the ceiling!😂😂😂 That's the real classic metal right there! Ronnie was the shit! RIP RONNIE JAMES DIO THE METAL GOD!!! LONG GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN, LIVING FOREVER IN METAL HEARTS! For anyone who doesn't already know ... Yes Man On The Silver Mountain is awesome! But if you wanna hear some bluesy R&R that you'd never expect from Dio... Look even earlier... Search for Elf! You can find it here on YT.

[@benbreeg6839]

a genius at his craft. RIP Ronnie. Thank you sir.

[@Bellaxo11]

Heard this on a Southpark episode. Haha. Sounds good! I've never come across it before.

[@britishnerd3919]

Dio is great. Also check Rainbow in the Dark, Don't Talk to Strangers, his Rainbow and Black Sabbath days and the album "the devil you know" by heaven and hell

[@rivalsm]

@Will M the episode is in season 3, 'Hooked On Monkey phonics'

[@captainsar]

His voice is amazing

[@NandaLinnAung]

Dio is a lovely guy, the way he was addressing to the fans, so amazing.. and then when rock and roll comes, he will be like a magician in a dungeons and dragons..

[@josephguider6243]

I love how Ronnie is just so loose with the whole thing but still does it so well!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🖤

[@sandrockmetaletal]

Here in Brazil, you are the master. Eternal nostalgia. There will never be anyone else at your level.

[@user-vp9bv2pi4r]

Don't forget Vivian Campbell. Freaking underrated guitar slinger. Absolutely insane

[@jimp9358]

Underrated by WHO??? ALL of my guitar playing friends were totally enamored instantly...

[@billydow1971]

He most definitely answered his calling. Thank you Ronnie may you take your place upon the high rock n roll alter .rip

[@filomunoz208]

Maravillosa binterpretación clásica del mejor cantante de Heavy Metal de TODOS lo tiempos... maravilloso cantante. El mejor...the Best.

[@koenraad81]

All best things come from the 80's ;-)I was 1 or 2 years old when this video was made (all depending on the month is was taken ;-) ), but when I hear this music, it instantly takes me back to my childhood. I love it. Too bad I only learned to know Ronnie after he died :-( They don't make this kind of music anymore.

[@Akmenos6576]

There are bands that have a similar sound to Dio. Check out diviner, the lead singer sounds like Dio reincarnated

[@Akmenos6576]

Imo that is

[@Akmenos6576]

Check out heaven falls by them

[@AngelofAnguish]

I was born in 1970 and graduated from high school in 1989, so therefore, LIKEWISE, to your comment!

[@hannu8755]

Rip Master Dio. 🙏🌹 Your music lives forever in our hearts... 🤘🤘🤘

[@iamhozor]

It's impossible to not shake your head while listening to this. Amazing live performance. What an amazing artist. Thanks so much for sharing this performance.

[@hoffomesubzero]

I'd never heard Dio's speaking voice until now. He sounds so different

[@Jsh712]

Greatest voice in metal

[@venomsimbio]

you do realize that every time a rock or metal vid has 0 dislikes....some one will dislike just to spite it.....and the fucked up thing is...it's somebody who likes looking at these kinds of vids! no one who listens to pop is watching this!!!

[@Dennis19901]

Stop caring about likes and dislikes. It's nothing more than a meaningless number. It literally has no affect on Dio nor his music.

[@cango5679]

this concert is a truly legend! Besides those fans present, I think every Dio fan in (at least Europe), back then dreamt of being there...

[@Masewa1000]

That superb voice! I wish I could have seen him play live.

[@valbertonanni1359]

Dio eterno! É sempre bom te ouvir.

[@pokeperez5170]

thaths how you know the man really care a lot for his fans truly a master

[@davidrudd9846]

There will never be another Dio!!!

[@ashimaka]

What a voice. Absolutely mind blowing.

[@raharohaman1279]

One of the great voice ever

[@tOksiak]

What a great voice ...

[@DMK717]

OMG, HE'S THE GREATEST !

[@carloseugeniocarlos4287]

epic singer. Rest in peace Dio!

[@ephraimwarrior6766]

I was a hardcore ozzy fan butt I miss out of this great one he is the best metal singer of all time. Wow

[@lumanthony8104]

Best video and audio recording! RIP RJD !

[@marcoernst2101]

Dio, einer der Besten ( one of the best ) !!

[@buddyl.5192]

Best song and singer of all time!

[@REDWASP777]

Ronnie Loved & Respected His Fans Like They Were Family To Him! We Will Always Love & Miss You Ronnie! No One Can Ever Replace You! 💙

[@lemmykilmister9979]

What a GOD!!!

[@commonsenseman8522]

One of the best singers and a class act, great human being

[@hasetm9865]

When live was really live 😢

[@alainduquenois3812]

Cette album me rappelle de très beaux souvenirs un album mythique

[@elciocataldo777]

Obrigado pequeno grande homem, vc deixou um legado eterno valeu!!! Dio!!! Dio!!! Dio!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@AReiff]

The best singer forever 👍

[@MathewHesson-el2gw]

So unique, so different, a great style and sound, among the greats.

[@achillesx458]

37 years ago...

[@sugarnuts1304]

I will never forget the time I went to see Dio in concert at the Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum around 1987. They came out for the encore and I was at the front of the stage and started screaming rainbow rainbow rainbow and Ronnie James Dio squatted and pointed at me and they played Rainbow in the Dark.

[@benvankoningsveld]

Genius, no other word for Dio.

[@orlikowcyf.c.3381]

Most powerful and iconic voice in whole metal history ❤

[@matthewberg8031]

Artists. Talented Artists that respected their Audience.

[@wouter1337]

I was there.

[@luissuarez7939]

12 years ago one of the best to EVER do it left us …. LEGEND!!!…. LOOK OUT!!!!

[@PalasAtenea100]

Un temazo!!!!!! me hubiera encantando ver a Dio en vivo, que es paz descanse este dios del metal.. Great Song!!!! I would have loved to see Dio at live, rest in peace for this metal god!!

[@agguayabo7073]

El maestro🤘🏽

[@luandejesus5744]

Voz absurda desse Monstro! Eterno Dio 🤟👊😌

[@spinningtop5749]

I wasn't there, but i did catch them on this tour in Southampton Brilliant!

[@nirandornminrintara1454]

Still rock today and miss the late Dio ... Jimmy Bain....RIP ...

[@janikonttinen9115]

Sweet 80's ❤

[@tonyak8354]

My God he had some pipes!

[@biancorasaki4221]

his vocal power💫💫💫💫

[@RetroPlus]

This guy absolutely rocks

[@kazuyaonodera438]

あぁ、ライブ観に行ったなぁ、本番に強いディオ、ディオは誠にライブキングでした

[@therockandrollhellion9596]

Love his shirt!!! Have one just like it!!!

[@Faktaunikdankeren]

Me too 😎

[@agnezabarutanski1963]

This is just one of those things that must be played on a Les Paul. Also, it is one of those things that must be played all the time, because Dio is a fucking legend!

[@alexgregoire5318]

Yup very well said!!! Without a doubt a legend and the killer combo of his roaring voice+the ULTRA badass guit from mister Campbell was just something to behold. That lil part at 4:15 tho RIP BIG RONNIE DIO FOR LIFE🤘🤘

[@tOksiak]

I love this man

[@ЕвгенийКарнаухов-з2й]

Дио был одним из первых,кто присадил меня на металл в далеком 1984.С тех пор я и слушаю

[@ЕвгенийКарнаухов-з2й]

То же самое🤘👍🙏

[@Katiemadonna3]

I love the set! The stage is amazing!

[@fernandobarbedo9503]

The drums! Amazing!

[@MixedNutsMs]

Just curious who the drummer is?

[@ronbabalaqua7636]

Vinny Appice is drumming, brother of Carmen. 2 great drummers

[@dwaynetherockjohnson2024]

METAL WILL NEVER DIE DIO WILL LIVE ON FOREVER LONG LIVE THE KING \m/

[@jacquelinevdhimst2646]

Ik was hier bij, ik heb het kaartje nog van dit concert. Dank je wel🥰❤❤❤❤🤘

[@andisacrament825]

Was this in Amsterdam or Utrecht?

[@jacquelinevdhimst2646]

@@andisacrament825 goeiemorgen, ik denk Amsterdam. Maar weet het niet zeker want niet op alle kaartjes staat het jaartal erop en ze zijn ingelijst. Nogmaals ik weet het niet zeker.🤘🥰❤️🤘

[@andisacrament825]

@@jacquelinevdhimst2646 I double checked..it was filmed in Utrecht on 4/12/23..I had this in videotape when I was a kid and thought how lucky the fans were..cheers

[@jacquelinevdhimst2646]

@@andisacrament825 dank je wel, dan was het toch Utrecht. Echt gaaf!!! Ja ik was ook nog jong toen😉 was ook met oudere broer mee. dank je wel🤘❤️🥰🤘

[@msmoonbeam91]

Damn I wish I had the chance to see him in concert.

[@ashutoshgoit9540]

This song always stopped time for me.

[@diegoignaciomunozsoto2763]

Is that a jojo reference?

[@andrewsparr9287]

Gentle old soul

[@DJC3412]

Gone but never Forgotten

[@TheSmoopyloops]

Saw RJD with Black Sabbath at Day on the Green in Oakland 1980! he's awesome!

[@sillypenquin9189]

Best heavy metal vocalist. No contest.

[@stripesd]

Ozzy is the best but RJD is super close

[@dankk2754]

My brother was there

[@aaronruddy8099]

One of the best showman and voices ever.. Truly missed by all 🤟😈🤟

[@musicaprogressivabr]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!