Master of the Moon - Definition

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). Master of the Moon 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.) here 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 Whitesnakes "Slip of the Tongue".

Track list

• One More for the Road (3:17)
• 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)