Episode 21- 'Holy Diver' with Blaze Bayley

We've been gone too long in the midnight sea but 'My Classic
Album' is back for a second season and we can't help but
'Stand Up and Shout' about our first episode!


 


​Mike is joined by former Iron Maiden front man Blaze Bayley who
brings with him one of the most celebrated metal albums of all
time in Dio's debut 'Holy Diver'. Hear Blaze's incredible
story from his days of working in a hotel listening to 'Holy
Diver' to touring the world as part of Iron Maiden with Ronnie
James Dio in tow! Mike and Blaze also talk about the story of how
Ronnie went from leaving Black Sabbath, to recording a debut with
the likes of Vinny Appice, Jimmy Bain and Vivian Campbell that
would be remembered and beloved by metal fans for years to come.


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How did Vinny Appice achieve the iconic drum sound on the album?


​Who recorded Blaze's favourite cover version of 'Stand Up and
Shout'?


​Which song on 'Holy Diver' nearly didn't make the album as
Ronnie James Dio was intent on destroying the tape? 


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All this and more will be revealed on this episode of 'My Classic
Album'.


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Music Credit: 'This Is Rock' by Silvia Marchese