Name: Killing The Dragon
Brand: Dio

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4050538769319

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Orange

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Red/Orange Swirl

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-09-23

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / orange

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Genre US

Metal

Label US

<p>Dio was an iconic heavy metal artist known for his powerful vocals and theatrical stage presence. Born Ronald James Padavona in 1942, Dio began his music career in the late 1950s as a member of various rock bands. In the 1970s, he gained recognition as the lead vocalist of Rainbow and later joined Black Sabbath, where he replaced Ozzy Osbourne. Dio's solo career took off in the 1980s with hits like "Holy Diver" and "Rainbow in the Dark." His distinctive voice and lyrics exploring fantasy themes made him a beloved figure in the metal community. Despite his untimely death in 2010, Dio's legacy continues to inspire generations of rock fans.</p>

Killing the Dragon is the ninth studio album by American heavy metal band DIO. It was originally released May 21, 2002 and was produced by frontman Ronnie James Dio.<br>DIO stated that the “dragon” of the album title refers to technology. He expressed concern with it threatening society in the future. Dio elaborated that the title track refers to “those who perpetrate injustices and what the world is doing to stop them. In fantasy tales, dragons were notorious for stealing children and feeding them to their babies. During the first part of the song, I sing ‘Someone has taken a child.’ The second part is about a cruel feudal lord. The third part is about ‘electronic serfdom.’” He also expressed belief that the computer has become a god in modern society. “It is a small god with an electrical heart ... It is time to rebel against it.” <br>

Killing The Dragon

Music US