The final line-up consisted of Dio (vocals), Craig Goldy (guitars), Rudy Sarzo (bass), Simon Wright (drums) and Scott Warren (keyboards).

The band's debut album Holy Diver (1983) peaked at number 61 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in the United States.

The first single "Holy Diver" charted at 72 in the United Kingdom, followed by "Rainbow in the Dark" which reached 46.

Sacred Heart (1985) reached gold status in the US, and was the last Dio album to achieve any sales certifications.

For Lock up the Wolves, the band released their last chart single "Hey Angel", which reached 94 in the UK.