Dio - distraught overlord

Dio - distraught overlord was a visual kei band that was around for about four years. Instead of following the trends of more cheerful sounding music, Dio opted for a heavier, darker sound. Their aim was to produce new music, without any stereotypes, combining 'heavy' and 'melodious' elements within their songs. Their outfits seemed to fit the ambiance they created with their music perfectly and the members usually sported black leather and lacquer outfits.

Although the band wasn't around for very long, they were quite popular both in Japan and overseas. The young band performed in the United States and Europe, and also released their CDs in several European countries.