Ronnie James Dio, the man, the icon. If you're into Hard Rock and or Heavy Metal and you've never heard of "Rainbow in the Dark", what is wrong with you. The album is full of songs which RJD was involved in.

RDJ himself had a long career in the music industry, most people know of his bands he is associated with, such as ELF, RAINBOW, he replaced Ozzy Osbourne in BLACK SABBATH. RDJ took drummer Vinny Appice with him from SABBATH to form his own, eponymous band DIO, which started in 1983. DIO was put on hold in the early 90s when Ronnie rejoined BLACK SABBATH for one album. RJD rejoined his BLACK SABBATH band-mates again in 2007, this time under the name HEAVEN & HELL. They released one album in 2009, which would be the final record of his long career.

RJD died in a hospital in Texas on May 16th, 2010 after battling stomach cancer.

"Stand Up and Shout" kicks off the show. With the fans already happy to hear the spoken intro, it's a powerful intro. Going through the next few songs. With the song starting the beat is already straight up high. Just the powerful influence from RJD is easy to hear from the off, there is a reason he was regarded, still is, within the Metal world. Live or studio, this song is amazing. It has the great melodies that we have all heard from years of listening to this song amongst other great ones that DIO has performed. The instrumentalists work together in complete harmony also. It's a great way to open up the show.

"Holy Diver" takes no pause, just hits into the song, no slow-building intro to this one, which wouldn't have been a bad thing. The song is controlled brilliantly, this one is a clear Metal classic. The way the melodies are played is better live than in the studio, they expand more and fill the atmosphere beautifully and that in itself is a clear sign of master performers. The crowd are lapping it all up.

"Gypsy / Drum Solo" keeps up the pace and intensity. The song is not one of the most played songs on the album, but it is performed magnificently. The guitar play is amazing, it is beautifully executed, which is what you would expect from seasoned artists such as Doug Aldrich. Speaking of seasoned artists, Simon Wright does his usual amazing drum solo, showing that you never should rule out a drummer just because he is at the back.

"Caught in the Middle" comes in after that pulsating drum solo. This one slows things down a little, changing direction gently. Although this one isn't as well-known or played it has its style that is executed well, the gentle melodies coming into play, are performed well again. The crowd aren't into this one as much, but not every song on an album has the same reception as others.

"Don't Talk to Strangers" gets the crowd applauding more, they know the order that the songs will be played. The crowd are singing along and encouraging the song to blossom out. The song does just that, going through the gears effortlessly. Just sit back and enjoy the song for it is being performed immensely well by the band that has a synergy together that makes the music sound so much better. RJD is truly a masterful artist live.

"Straight Through the Heart" continues the sound that is clearly from the same era and album. There is a style here that can be easily heard. RJD has the easily acknowledgeable vocal styles that make any song sound awesome. The melodies maybe a little more basic than we have heard, but they are not flat at all, they are expanding and progressing.

"Invisible" also doesn't pull up trees, but it doesn't need to. It is a slower, but melodically pleasing song as it starts. It does break off and become heavier, not too much faster but the progression is heard and executed well. The song is good live, but you have to look at what it has to compete with on this mammoth of an album. It doesn't make it a bad song, it is not unpopular, but not every song can be the favourite.

"Rainbow in the Dark" brings the cries of applause from the crowd. You know this is a favourite. You have this as one of the most defining songs in the history of Heavy Metal. The song is performed to the great levels you would expect it to be. The fans are expecting fireworks, did they get them? Of course, they did. If you don't air guitar to this, what is wrong with you?

"Shame on the Night / Guitar Solo" slows things down after the thunderous applause from the previous song. This is a good, slower dong to close the album out. This is a good one to change up the styles from what we have heard and what we are going to hear. The solo by Doug is also a good changeup and show exactly what he is capable of. Enjoy his extensive but brilliant solo effort.

"Tarot Woman" is where the album songs have stopped and now we go into mostly covers of bands that RJD has worked. The fans will enjoy hos personal back catalogue. This is the first of four RAINBOW songs to be played. You can hear the difference in styles, but the song is executed exactly how you would expect it to be. The pace is decent and the tempo keeps up with what we have heard, and enjoyed this far into the performance. The song is brilliant.

"The Sign of the Southern Cross" RJD introduces the fans to his BLACK SABBATH days. Its somewhat heavier, due to the style of band that SABBATH is. He enjoys performing these songs. It is not the song the fans will be waiting for, but that will come. The fans are just enjoying what is being laid out for them. It is not the liveliest song, but it is played out well enough.

"One Night in The City" is the first DIO song not from "Holy Diver" to be played, this one is from "Last in Line". The tempo has picked up once more. The song is catchy and will have enough heads bopping. This is being played well by the band that made it and that is something you can hear.

"Gates of Babylon" returns to RJD's RAINBOW days. It goes into a trance-like section, almost experimental and new wave. You know it is building up to something. What happens is the melodies get a lot heavier, go into a new style. The song is decent as a tribute to one of his former bandmates, and the technical side of the melodies show off what the band can do, nothing too extravagant, but enjoyable nonetheless.

"Heaven and Hell" is the SABBATH song the fans were waiting for, and for very good reason. One of SABBATH's best songs, regardless of the singer for my money. The fans love being part of this song.

"Man on the Silver Mountain" goes back once more to his RAINBOW days to a clear fans favourite. The song is played out to a very grateful audience. It is performed to great levels of professionalism. The song has great vocals segments which we knew would be the style as ever with RJD, his legacy heard easily. The instrumentalists are playing along to the tops of their ability for this song and the next, which proves to be another classic and fans favourite: "Long Live Rock 'n' Roll", this song includes "Catch The Rainbow" intro

"We Rock" is the closing song, so they go out in style with a fan favourite. It closes off in style, exactly what you have heard and come to expect from this band. The fans have enjoyed it immensely and are very vocal about this.

It is hard, to sum up, live albums. For me, it comes down to how much I would have enjoyed being there. Was it performed well? How did the fans react? For me, this is an amazing performance that anyone there will boast of being in attendance. The songs are brilliant and the chemistry on stage is easy for all to here.