Lock Up The Wolves - Dio

At the end of the 1980s, Ronnie James Dio's solo project deteriorated and dismantled, leaving the dwarfish singer to pick up the pieces. 'Lock Up the Wolves' is the (perhaps inevitably) disappointing result, though there are still a few gems to be found amidst the rubble. The main issue I have with this album is how dull it sounds, slower even than Dio's standard tempo and prone to breaks and silences that promise a finale before a resurgence plods tediously on, most evident in the overlong title song. Guitarist Rowan Robertson puts in a reasonable performance, heavy enough to satisfy long-time fans but lacking the creativity and flair of his predecessors, ...  Read the complete review