“The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 1” covered music from Dio’s first six albums.  In 2012, he added “The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2” that included music from albums seven through 10.  The album has been out of print for 10 years.

 But on January 31 a limited edition third album is being produced released and will include the last song Dio recorded – “Metal Will Never Die” – before his death in 2010.  The release will be available as a Dragon’s Fire double LP and on a single CD.  The album is available for pre-order now at Amazon.

Radio host and friend Eddie Trunk provides the liner notes for the album.

Joining Dio on the album are Tracy G, Craid Goldy, Doug Aldrich, Scott Warren
David “Rock” Feinstein, Jeff Pilson, Larry Dennison, Jimmy Bain, Rudy Sarzo, Garry Bordonaro, Simon Wright, Vinny Appice, and Car Canedy.

The tracklisting for The Very Beast of Dio Vol.  – Limited Edition”:
“Killing the Dragon
“Push”
“The Eyes”
“Along comes a Spider”
“Better in the Dark”
“Fever Dreams”
“Black”
“Feel My Head”
“Shivers”
“Hunter of the Heart” – live
“One More for the Road”
“Lord of the Last Day”
“Electra”
“As Long as it’s Not About Love”
“This is Your Life”
“Metal Will Never Die”
“Prisoner of Paradise”