Holy Diver

Holy Diver is the first studio album by Dio, an American heavy metal band. It was released in 1983. In October 1982, Singer Ronnie James Dio had left Black Sabbath to make his own band. Black Sabbath's drummer, Vinny Appice, joined Dio, as well as bassist Jimmy Bain and guitarist Vivian Campbell. The band made the album in 1983, and released it on May 25.
"Holy Diver" is Dio's best selling album. Many critics liked the album, and it has been named one of the best heavy metal albums of the 1980s. It went to number 56 on the "Billboard" 200, an American music chart. It has been certified platinum by the RIAA.