Master of the Moon

Master of the Moon
Studio album by Dio
Released	September 7, 2004
Recorded	Total Access, Redondo Beach, California, USA
Genre	Heavy metal
Length	46:07
Label	Sanctuary
Producer	Ronnie James Dio
Dio chronology
Killing the Dragon (2002) Master of the Moon (2004) Evil or Divine - Live in New York City (2005)

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Master of the Moon is Dio's tenth and final studio album. The album 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).^{[citation needed]}

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.

On the supporting tour for this album Dio went on the road with Fireball Ministry and Anthrax opening. He reached into his catalogue and played songs from various stages of his career, including Rainbow and Black Sabbath songs.

Due to other commitments, Pilson was unable to tour the album and Rudy Sarzo took over the bass guitar duties. Sarzo has had a long career, notably playing with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne and Whitesnake. Pilson has since gone on to play with Foreigner, and Sarzo has since gone on to play with Blue Öyster Cult.

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. "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" (Ronnie James Dio; Craig Goldy; Simon Wright) – 4:25
8. "I Am" – 5:00
9. "Death by Love" (Dio; Goldy; Chuck Garric; Wright) – 4:21
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.

Charts

Album chart positions

Year	Album	Chart positions
		Billboard 200	US Top Independent Albums
2004	Master of the Moon	-	#7

Credits

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

• Recorded at Total Access, Redondo Beach, California, USA
• Produced by Ronnie James Dio
• Engineered by Wyn Davis
• Cover illustration by Marc Sasso