Master of the Moon

Master of the Moon is Dio’s tenth and final 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). It 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).

One song, “Death by Love,” was partly written by former Magica touring bassist Chuck Garric.

There are no writing credits provided in the album’s liner notes. Ronnie James Dio produced this album.

Track listing

* All songs written by Ronnie James Dio and Craig Goldy except where noted.

1. “One More for the Road” – 3:18
2. “Master of the Moon” – 4:19
3. “The End of the World” – 4:39
4. “Shivers” – 4:15
5. “The Man Who Would Be King” – 4:58
6. “The Eyes” – 6:27
7. “Living the Lie” – 4:25 (Ronnie James Dio; Craig Goldy; Simon Wright)
8. “I Am” – 5:00
9. “Death by Love” – 4:21 (Dio; Goldy; Chuck Garric; Wright)
10. “In Dreams” – 4:26
11. “The Prisoner Of Paradise” (Bonus track) – 4:01

The bonus track is on the Japanese pressing of the album.

Credits

* Ronnie James Dio – vocals
* Craig Goldy – guitar, keyboards
* Jeff Pilson – bass
* Simon Wright – drums
* Scott Warren – keyboards