DIO: The Unholy Scriptures: The Complete Unofficial Chronicle of Ronnie James Dio's Solo Canon

by Martin Popoff

In  The Unholy Scriptures, embark on an electrifying journey through the tumultuous yet triumphant saga of one of heavy metal's most legendary Dio. Told through gripping anecdotes and candid interviews conducted with the author over the decades,  The Unholy Scriptures unveils the untold stories behind the Dio band's timeless anthems, revealing the passion, perseverance, and sheer audacity that defined the band's unparalleled sound and style. Formed in 1982 by iconic vocalist Ronnie James Dio after departing from Black Sabbath, Dio emerged as a pioneering force in the heavy-metal scene. From epic stage performances to backstage dramas, experience the full spectrum of Dio's rollercoaster ride through the annals of rock history, from the formation of the band through to Ronnie's death in 2010. A must-read for metal heads and music enthusiasts alike,  The Unholy Scriptures celebrates the enduring legacy of Ronnie James Dio's namesake band, ensuring that their thunderous legacy reverberates through the ages.

400 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 28, 2025

About the author

At approximately 7900 (with over 7000 appearing in his books), Martin has unofficially written more record reviews than anybody in the history of music writing across all genres. Additionally, Martin has penned approximately 85 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock and record collecting. He was Editor-In-Chief of the now retired Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles, Canada’s foremost metal publication for 14 years, and has also contributed to Revolver, Guitar World, Goldmine, Record Collector, bravewords.com, lollipop.com and hardradio.com, with many record label band bios and liner notes to his credit as well. Additionally, Martin has been a regular contractor to Banger Films, having worked for two years as researcher on the award-winning documentary Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage, on the writing and research team for the 11-episode Metal Evolution and on the ten-episode Rock Icons, both for VH1 Classic. Additionally, Martin is the writer of the original metal genre chart used in Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey and throughout the Metal Evolution episodes. Martin currently resides in Toronto and can be reached through martinp@inforamp.net or www.martinpopoff.com.