Master of the Moon
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| Studio album by Dio | ||
| Released | September, 7 2004 | |
| Recorded | Total Access, Redondo Beach, California, USA |
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| Genre | Heavy metal | |
| Length | 46:07 | |
| Label | Sanctuary Records | |
| Producer(s) | Ronnie James Dio | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Dio chronology | ||
 Killing the Dragon (2002) |
 Master of the Moon (2004) |
 Evil or Divine - Live In New York City (2005) |
Master of the Moon is Dio's tenth studio album. It was released on September 7, 2004 in America through Sanctuary Records and August 30, 2004 in Europe through SPV Records.
Master of the Moon marks the return of guitarist Craig Goldy, who also performed on Dio's Dream Evil (1987) and Magica (2000). It also features Jeff Pilson on bass, Simon Wright on drums, and Scott Warren on keyboards, although according to some, Dio and Goldy handled all keyboard duties on the album (Scott Warren is listed in the credits for the album).[citation needed]
There are no writing credits provided in the album's liner notes. Ronnie James Dio produced this album.
On the supporting tour for this album Dio went on the road with Fire Ball Ministry and Anthrax opening. He reached into his catalogue and played songs from various stages of his career, including Rainbow and Black Sabbath songs.
For the tour Rudy Sarzo took over the bass guitar duties. Sarzo has had a long career appearing on albums like Quiet Riot's "Metal Health", and Whitesnake's "Slip Of The Tongue".
[edit] Track listing
- All lyrics and melodies by Ronnie James Dio
- "One More for the Road" – 3:18
- "Master of the Moon" – 4:19
- "The End of the World" – 4:39
- "Shivers" – 4:15
- "The Man Who Would Be King" – 4:58
- "The Eyes" – 6:27
- "Living the Lie" – 4:25
- "I Am" – 5:00
- "Death by Love" – 4:21
- "In Dreams" – 4:26
- "The Prisoner Of Paradise" (Bonus Track) – 4:01
The bonus track is on the Japanese pressing of the album.
[edit] Credits
- Ronnie James Dio – Vocals
- Craig Goldy – Guitar, Keyboards
- Jeff Pilson – Bass
- Simon Wright – Drums
- Scott Warren – Keyboards
- Recorded at Total Access, Redondo Beach, California, USA
- Produced by Ronnie James Dio
- Engineered by Wyn Davis
