{"id":38486,"date":"2014-03-17T19:54:49","date_gmt":"2014-03-18T00:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=38486"},"modified":"2014-03-17T19:55:58","modified_gmt":"2014-03-18T00:55:58","slug":"this-is-your-life-ronnie-james-dio-tribute-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/this-is-your-life-ronnie-james-dio-tribute-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"This is Your Life \u2013 Ronnie James Dio Tribute<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jenn Carbaugh<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"This<\/p>\n

It’s been four years since we lost one of the most memorable voices of metal history to a battle with stomach cancer. Friends and musicians, who continue to have the upmost respect for Ronnie James Dio, have gathered together for a tribute album titled This Is Your Life<\/em>, which will be released by Rhino on April 1. All proceeds from the sale of the album will go to the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund. This album features some mega musicians such as Mot\u00f6rhead, Metallica, Anthrax, Halestorm, Rob Halford, Scorpions, Killswitch Engage, Corey Taylor, Tenacious D and many more. They pay tribute by covering the greatest songs from Rainbow, Black Sabbath, and Dio. <\/p>\n

The songs that are featured on the album span across the different eras of the music legend\u2019s career. Dio\u2019s time with Rainbow is spotlighted immensely with several legendary bands tackling some of the most well-known tracks. Metallica performs a nine-minute, epic \u201cRonnie Rising Medley.\u201d This is a combination of \u201cA Light in the Black,\u201d \u201cTarot Woman,\u201d \u201cStargazer,\u201d and \u201cKill the King.\u201d The description of epic does not even begin to cover the complex and hearty medley. Also, the final lineup of Dio\u2019s solo band is joined by Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple and Black Sabbath for “Catch the Rainbow.\u201d The vocals and slow melody are homage in their own right, because they are played with such heart precision. Anthrax and Adrenaline Mob tackle the Dio-era Black Sabbath. Anthrax covers \u201cNeon Knights.\u201d The track is the opener for the album, and it starts off with high amounts of energy. <\/p>\n

This overwhelming tribute also covers songs from the platinum albums Holy Diver<\/em> and The Last in Line<\/em>. Halestorm does a phenomenal job with covering \u201cStraight through the Heart\u201d by excelling with female powerhouse vocals. Corey Taylor and Satchel keep the classic \u201cRainbow in the Dark\u201d sounding smooth and grand. Killswitch Engage\u2019s cover of \u201cHoly Diver\u201d isn\u2019t a new one for the books, but its popularity illustrates the success of the cover. One of the shining songs that stick out is performed by Tenacious D, which consists of Jack Black and Kyle Gass. The comical musicians featured Dio in their movie The Pick of Destiny<\/em> because he is one of the ultimate rock idols. Their signature style is ideal for \u201cThe Last in Line.\u201d It was a surprisingly soulful track. <\/p>\n

The final part of the album works out amazing, because the finale is left for Ronnie James Dio. His moving performance of \u201cThis is your Life\u201d is hauntingly immortal. This album was produced by longtime manager and wife, Wendy Dio. She wanted this album to prove that there will never be a voice like that of her husband\u2019s. She also wanted the bands to pick and choose the tracks that they wanted to perform. All of the bands were honored to play such a role in a combination of heavy metal powerhouses. This isn\u2019t just an album were well-known artists are thrown into a hodgepodge of famous songs. This is the ultimate tribute to Dio, and it couldn\u2019t have been executed any better. This is definitely a recommended album because it commemorates and aids in a legend living on for musical years to come. <\/p>\n

Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal<\/p>\n

Track Listing\/Bands Included:
\n01.\tNeon Knights \u2013 Anthrax*
\n02.\tThe Last In Line \u2013 Tenacious D*
\n03.\tThe Mob Rules \u2013 Adrenaline Mob
\n04.\tRainbow In The Dark \u2013 Corey Taylor, Roy Mayorga, Satchel, Christian Martucci, Jason Christopher*
\n05.\tStraight Through The Heart \u2013 Halestorm*
\n06.\tStarstruck \u2013 Mot\u00f6rhead with Biff of Saxon*
\n07.\tTemple Of The King \u2013 Scorpions*
\n08.\tEgypt (The Chains Are On) \u2013 Doro
\n09.\tHoly Diver \u2013 Killswitch Engage
\n10.\tCatch the Rainbow \u2013 Glenn Hughes, Simon Wright, Craig Goldy, Rudy Sarzo, Scott Warren*
\n11.\tI \u2013 Jimmy Bain, Oni Logan, Rowan Robertson, Brian Tichy*
\n12.\tMan On The Silver Mountain \u2013 Rob Halford, Vinny Appice, Doug Aldrich, Jeff Pilson, Scott Warren*
\n13.\tRonnie Rising Medley (featuring “A Light in the Black”, “Tarot Woman”, “Stargazer”, “Kill the King”)\u2013 Metallica*
\n14.\tThis Is Your Life \u2013 Dio<\/p>\n

*Previously unreleased<\/p>\n

Label: Rhino<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven Rating: 10\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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