⚔️ Last in Line

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Band Bio | Band Members | Album List | Steelhouse Festival Appearances | Overall Review


Steelhouse Appearance: 2019
Genre: Heavy Metal / Hard Rock
From: USA (Formed in 2012)

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Band Bio​

Formed by original members of Dio, Last in Line was created to honour the legacy of Ronnie James Dio while writing crushing new music of their own. Initially a celebration of the Dio-era anthems, the band quickly evolved into a full-force metal machine with its own voice.


Blending the soaring vocals and mystical vibes of classic Dio with a contemporary punch, they’re not just a nostalgia trip – they’re keeping the fire of traditional metal alive and loud.

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Band Members (as of 2019)​

• Andrew Freeman – Vocals
• Vivian Campbell – Guitar (Dio, Def Leppard)
• Vinny Appice – Drums (Dio, Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell)
• Phil Soussan – Bass (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol)

“We’re not a tribute – we’re the continuation.” – Vivian Campbell

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Album List​

Heavy Crown (2016)​

A triumphant debut full of molten riffs and pounding drums.
Devil in Me, Martyr, Starmaker

II (2019)​

Released just before their Steelhouse appearance – heavier, tighter, and bursting with confidence.
Blackout the Sun, Year of the Gun, Landslide

Jericho (2023)​

Still bringing it loud, proud, and Dio-approved.
Ghost Town, House Party at the End of the World

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Steelhouse Festival Appearance​

2019 – Mountain-Sized Metal Thunder​

Last in Line hit the summit in 2019 and unleashed a set that was equal parts nostalgia, muscle, and class. With Campbell and Appice as the elder gods of groove and Freeman commanding the crowd with pure power, this was metal with a capital M.

“When Vivian hit those classic solos, you could hear the ghosts of Dio echoing across the valley.”

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Overall Review​

“This wasn’t a museum piece – it was a masterclass. Last in Line honoured the past while proving they still have plenty of fight in the forge. One of the heaviest sets Steelhouse has seen – and one of the most emotional.”

Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: Melt your face with nostalgia and a fresh riff in the same breath
Fans Of: Dio, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Classic Metal