1. Dio was an American hea… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Dio.
1. Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio.
2. Dio is a Dutch hip hop artist.
1. Dio was an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 and led by vocalist Ronnie James Dio. Dio left Black Sabbath with intentions to form a new band with fellow former Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice. The name Dio was chosen because it made sense from a commercial standpoint, as the name was already well known at that time. The band released ten studio albums and had numerous lineup changes over the years, with Dio himself being the only constant member. Guitarists included Vivian Campbell, Craig Goldy, Doug Aldrich, Warren DeMartini, Tracy G, Jake E. Lee and Rowan Robertson. The band dissolved in 2010 when Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at the age of 67. Dio has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dio_(band)
Studio albums
Holy Diver (1983)
The Last in Line (1984)
Sacred Heart (1985)
Dream Evil (1987)
Lock Up the Wolves (1990)
Strange Highways (1993)
Angry Machines (1996)
Magica (2000)
Killing the Dragon (2002)
Master of the Moon (2004)
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2. Diorno Dylyano Braaf is a dutch hip hop artist rapping in Dutch language. His first major hit was a feature on a track by the Opposites named “Dom, Lomp en Famous,” which also features Willie Wartaal from Dutch hiphop band De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig. His next major hit was “Stuk” with The Partysquad, his first and only top 10 hit to date. After Stuk he released his first album named “Rock & Roll”, which brought him his first major hit as a not featured artist named “Tijdmachine,” which features the rapper Sef, and ended number 12 in the Dutch top 40.
Discography
Op volle Toeren mixtape (2008)
Tijdmachine mixtape (2008)
Rock & Roll (2008)
Benjamin Braafs festival (2012)
De Man (2015)
Venus (2017)
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Dio Lyrics
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Let nothing you dismay
Remember Christ our saviour
Was born on christmas day
To save us all from Satan's powers
When we were gone astray
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
From God our heavenly father
A blessed angel came
And unto certain shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
How in that Bethlehem was born
The son of God by name
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
O tidings of comfort and joy
The lyrics to Dio's version of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen are a proclamation of the birth of Jesus Christ and the comfort that his birth brings. The song begins with a call for the merry gentlemen to rest and not be dismayed, because Christ our savior was born on Christmas day. This is followed by a message of hope and salvation, as the lyrics state that Christ came to save us all from Satan's powers when we had gone astray.
The second verse of the song describes the biblical story of the angel bringing tidings of Jesus's birth to the shepherds in Bethlehem. The lyrics emphasize that this was no ordinary birth, but the birth of the son of God, whose name holds such weight and importance. The message of this verse, like the first, is one of comfort and joy, as the birth of this special child brings hope and salvation to all.
Line by Line Meaning
God rest ye merry gentlemen
May God give peace and rest to you, noble men
Let nothing you dismay
Don't be disheartened by anything
Remember Christ our saviour
Think of Jesus, who saved us from our sins
Was born on christmas day
He was born on a holy day which we call Christmas
To save us all from Satan's powers
He came to rescue us from the clutches of devilish forces
When we were gone astray
When we were lost and misguided
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
What great news of peace and happiness
From God our heavenly father
A messenger came from our divine father
A blessed angel came
An angel who brought good tidings
And unto certain shepherds
To some humble shepherds
Brought tidings of the same
Shared the same glad news
How in that Bethlehem was born
That in the town of Bethlehem, a child was born
The son of God by name
That child was the son of God, and His name was Jesus
O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy
What great news of peace and happiness
Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike Bissell
Am I the only one who still gets goosebumps every time I hear this metal god's voice? So much passion in his voice!!! Such a talent who will always be missed and remembered.
GABRIELA ACEVEDO
Halford just covered this song on his new Christmas album
Stephens Dygert
Check out the "Seed of Change" solo album by Kerry Livgren(guitatist and song genius of Kansas). Dio sang two songs from the record. "Mask of tbe great deceiver" & Live for the King
David Vaughan
Hell NOOO!
Alan Dickey
No you're not the only one
Dennis Poulin
I agree 💯%. A true metal voice. Truly missed. RIP Ronnie James Dio
Richard Huigen
Dio is still missed...
the little man with the giant voice indeed !
1242chisox
He will be missed forever!!!!
Paul Leger
Dio is still the fuckin Man
Steve Shenk
An amazing voice and a great guy too!