Uriah Heep (band) recording of the album, drummer Alex Napier was replaced by Nigel Olsson, recommended to Byron by Elton John. The debut was not popular with rock critics (especially in the USA where "Rolling Stone" reviewer Melissa Mills infamously promised to commit suicide "if this band makes it") but in retrospect the attitude towards it changed. "Those unfamiliar with Uriah Heep may want to try out "Demons and Wizards" or a compilation first, but anyone with a serious interest in Uriah Heep or the roots of heavy metal will find plenty to like on ..."Very 'eavy ...Very 'umble"," advised critic Donald A.
The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2 The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2 The Very Beast of Dio Vol. 2 is a posthumous compilation album by American heavy metal band Dio. It is a followup to "The Very Beast of Dio", a compilation album released in 2000 featuring tracks from Dio's first six studio albums and live EP. "Vol. 2" picks up where the previous album left off, including tracks from the band's seventh through tenth studio albums. Unlike its predecessor, which was only available in the United States and Canada, "Vol. 2" had a worldwide release. The album was released on October 9, 2012. Eddie