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Holy Diver
1983 4:17
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Dio Heavy Metal 1983 F# minor
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Rainbow In The Dark

"Rainbow In The Dark" is a heavy metal track by Dio, released on the band's debut album Holy Diver in 1983. The song reached #12 on the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and gained wide exposure through heavy MTV rotation. For electric guitar players, it offers a strong introduction to classic 80s heavy metal riffing, memorable chord progressions, and the hard-driving rhythmic style that defined the era.

  • Holy Diver went double platinum, making it one of the most successful heavy metal debut albums of the early 1980s.
  • An MTV music video helped propel the song into mainstream rock audiences well beyond its core heavy metal fanbase.
  • The track peaked at #12 on the US Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart, reflecting its crossover appeal on rock radio.
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