Album Overview

Released in 1987, Dream Evil is Dio’s fourth studio album and features the powerful, fantasy-inspired heavy metal sound associated with Ronnie James Dio. Guitarist Craig Goldy’s melodic playing complements the album’s dramatic riffs and soaring vocals. “All the Fools Sailed Away,” “Naked in the Rain,” and the title track showcase the balance of melody, atmosphere, and hard-hitting metal that defines the record. The album remains a notable entry in Dio’s late-1980s catalogue. This Japanese Vertigo LP is catalogued as 25PP-234 and is listed with an OBI.