We know we don't have the poetry of Dio quite down yet, but we're working on it! (Needs more chimeras, right?)
You...are...a hypocrite!
You...lie...in the sky,
Above crimson tides!
Rock on!
Holy classes,
Don't belong in public schools!
Holy classes,
Stubborn as mules!
Hidden among the elms
An unheard tale
Of bushes giving in!
Hope they'll do it again!
Friday, March 9, 2007
Thursday, March 8, 2007
I Can't Come Up With A Clever Title That's Not A Spoiler!
This is a conservative's opinion on yesterday's Marvel Comics related news. It's quite funny, in the people are crazy and don't really get it vein. Again, I'd go into more details, but I don't know how to hide spoilers and I don't know if everyone knows this info yet.
And the spoiler will be the subject of the Wørd on the Colbert Report tonight, so avoid that show, too.
I got all this from Newsarama. Oh, and the links have spoilers.
And the spoiler will be the subject of the Wørd on the Colbert Report tonight, so avoid that show, too.
I got all this from Newsarama. Oh, and the links have spoilers.
Dio And Me!
It may seem to many of you that I have always loved Dio. But, no, this is not true! It took me many years of personal and professional growth to be able to truly appreciate the greatness that is Dio! I once lamented the fact that I have not always realized how great he truly is, but a man said to me, "Now was the right time for you to appreciate Dio!" Or something like that.
So, what made me go from wincing whenever a Dio video or song came on to anticipating such an event? While the answer is really a heroic journey since my youth, one special piece of the puzzle is Tenacious D.
Now, I love me some Tenacious D. I find their music good, and their humor, well, humorous. (This is not really a post about Tenacious D, but I find them mocking just about everything on every level with their humor). On their first album, they have a song entitled Dio, which is about Dio passing on his musical greatness to The D, now that he's old and can't rock anymore. I hated this song, and would often pass over it on the cd. I didn't like the lyrics, the music, or the joke. And Dio sucked! (or so I then thought).
Since that time, I would often see Dio videos on VH1 Classic (the only place to see videos on tv), and slowly grow to appreciate his dramatic flair. But, still, I did not care for the man or his music.
Tenacious D then released an album soundtrack to their movie The Pick Of Destiny. On the first track, Meatloaf, the supposedly great, bombastic singer sings a verse or two and he absolutely bites! He sounds like an old, tired man who couldn't sing without several hits of oxygen. Then, a verse or two later on comes RJ himself, playing, as only he could, himself! The lyrics are tricky, and the song is good, and Dio sings fantastically! The lyrics are well understood, but fast and with high quality. I was overwhelmed with just how good this man could still sing. It was amazing especially compared to the waste that was Meatloaf! I listened to this verse several times to really get a feel for the man's talent.
And ever since, I've know that Ronnie James Dio is the only true Rock God!
So, what made me go from wincing whenever a Dio video or song came on to anticipating such an event? While the answer is really a heroic journey since my youth, one special piece of the puzzle is Tenacious D.
Now, I love me some Tenacious D. I find their music good, and their humor, well, humorous. (This is not really a post about Tenacious D, but I find them mocking just about everything on every level with their humor). On their first album, they have a song entitled Dio, which is about Dio passing on his musical greatness to The D, now that he's old and can't rock anymore. I hated this song, and would often pass over it on the cd. I didn't like the lyrics, the music, or the joke. And Dio sucked! (or so I then thought).
Since that time, I would often see Dio videos on VH1 Classic (the only place to see videos on tv), and slowly grow to appreciate his dramatic flair. But, still, I did not care for the man or his music.
Tenacious D then released an album soundtrack to their movie The Pick Of Destiny. On the first track, Meatloaf, the supposedly great, bombastic singer sings a verse or two and he absolutely bites! He sounds like an old, tired man who couldn't sing without several hits of oxygen. Then, a verse or two later on comes RJ himself, playing, as only he could, himself! The lyrics are tricky, and the song is good, and Dio sings fantastically! The lyrics are well understood, but fast and with high quality. I was overwhelmed with just how good this man could still sing. It was amazing especially compared to the waste that was Meatloaf! I listened to this verse several times to really get a feel for the man's talent.
And ever since, I've know that Ronnie James Dio is the only true Rock God!
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Marvel Spoiled It Again
I know that we all talked about this on e-mail, but I figured I'd put some of my rage here anyway. You'll just have to wait for my great post on the show Fifteen.
For those who don't know, Marvel Comics leaked a major plot point to the press before any store even opened to sell the book. Anyway, my comic shop guy was pissed that Marvel leaked the news to the papers without giving retailers a heads up so that they could order more. Marvel also didn't overprint the issue so that they could quickly send out more. So, my question is why go to the press? While this may bring customers into stores, they're not buying anything else. Plus, they can't get Civil War level sales on this book, because they didn't print that many. Even if they go to a reprint, it won't be out for two weeks and then the mainstream will most likely have lost interest.
I just read the issue in question (not on the toilet)! This issue alone is not going to make a collector out of a non-collector. Trust me.
I'd put my opinion on the actual content, but I don't want to spoil anything for anyone.
For those who don't know, Marvel Comics leaked a major plot point to the press before any store even opened to sell the book. Anyway, my comic shop guy was pissed that Marvel leaked the news to the papers without giving retailers a heads up so that they could order more. Marvel also didn't overprint the issue so that they could quickly send out more. So, my question is why go to the press? While this may bring customers into stores, they're not buying anything else. Plus, they can't get Civil War level sales on this book, because they didn't print that many. Even if they go to a reprint, it won't be out for two weeks and then the mainstream will most likely have lost interest.
I just read the issue in question (not on the toilet)! This issue alone is not going to make a collector out of a non-collector. Trust me.
I'd put my opinion on the actual content, but I don't want to spoil anything for anyone.
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Get To Know: Rock Gods!
Ritchie BlackmoreIf all Ritchie Blackmore did was found Rainbow and have the foresight to allow the greatness which is Dio flow, he would have earned his status as a Rock God. But, no, he also formed Deep Purple! Who is Deep Purple? They had a little song called Smoke On The Water, maybe you've heard of it? Any song that has lyrics about Frank Zappa, and still becomes a worldwide hit, is a pretty good song. Plus, that riff is unforgettable:
Duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh-duh!
See, unforgetable!
He's also a great guitarist! Seems like his old man threatened him with regular beatings with his guitar if he didn't learn that guitar.* I think that's what he's about to do in this picture. Don't cross Blackmore, or he'll use his deadly GUITAR ATTACK!
Nowadays, Blackmore took a lesson from Dio himself, and started a band with his name in it**, Blackmore's Night! They probably rock as only an ex-associate of Dio can!
That's really all I know about Ritchie Blackmore, so I'll talk more about Dio! Dio's real name isn't Dio! It's Ronald James Padavona! Can you believe it? His real name is almost as cool as Dio.*** Padavona. That's a pretty name! But, nothing hits you as hard as DIO!
*Take that B.F. Skinner!
**I know Rainbow was originally Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, but that had to change once the public got a full dose of Dio!
***I said, almost.
Monday, March 5, 2007
I'm Sorry, So Sorry...
We here at SUPERMEGADIO!!!!! have had an impeccable run of (at least) a post a day. With that in mind, we apologize for not having a post today. Dio wouldn't approve!
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Dio Lyrics Sunday!
Notice the fantastic imagery and how, within just the first verse, Dio has connected three completely random concepts! The mind boggles!
Lock Up The Wolves
Dio
In the houses of the holy
To the middle of the mystic sea
At the cradle of the world
There's a black cat screaming
And it's not even midnight, no
At the cradle of the world
They're screaming for sanctuary
They're screaming at you
Lock up the wolves
Lock up the wolves, yeah, yeah, yeah
Now there's a cloud over heaven
And a pain out of paradise
In your corner of the world
Turn your back on the children
Does it feel like it's colder
In your corner of the world
They're screaming for sanctuary
They're screaming at you
Lock up the wolves
Lock up the wolves,...
Don't you let'em get away
Lock up the wolves before you play
Or it's over
Lock up the wolves
Don't you let'em get away
Don't you let'em get away
There's no back door to heaven
Just a front door to hell, oh
In this corner of the world
Now if you turn your back on the children
Don't you feel it getting colder
In your corner of the world
They're screaming for sanctuary
They're screaming at you
Lock up the wolves
Lock up the wolves,...
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Friday, March 2, 2007
Thursday, March 1, 2007
À La Carte Or Prix Fixe?
We here at SUPERMEGADIO!!!!! get the feeling that you were underwhelmed by our Civil Dio!!!!! picture after being blown away so forcefully by the World War Dio!!!!! picture. With that in mind, we have prepared an even greater picture for Civil Dio!!!!! to premiere tomorrow that will surely disintegrate your mind into pieces so small that ants will come by and eat them! Prepare your minds to be eaten!
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