Craig Goldy's Ritual: Hidden in plain sight CD. Hard Rock ex Dio, Giuffria, House of Lords guitarist. Check sample

Craig Goldy's Ritual - Hidden in plain sight
Grand Slamm / MUSIC FOR NATIONS 1991

a great Goldy/Eisley collaboration
The first solo album by former (and future) Dio guitarist Craig Goldy. Working under the name Craig Goldy's Ritual, the album features two vocalists. Mike Stone provides vocals for about half of the tracks, while Goldy's ex-Giuffria colleague David Glen Eisley sings on the other half. Eisley has such a powerful voice it's no surprise that his tracks far outshine Stone's.
The music on Hidden in Plain Sight is not as "metal" as Goldy's Dio work, instead coming across as more of a straightforward hard rock (perhaps hair metal) approach very similar to Giuffria and House of Lords. It's the kind of memorable melodic hard rock that the early 90's were so well known for. Goldy does get a chance to strut his stuff a bit, especially on the instrumental title track and Rain Fall.

Mike Stone - Vocals
David Glen Eisley- vocals & keyboards (special guest)
Ron Wikso- drums (special guest)
Steph Ellis- bass (special guest)

1. Eye for an Eye 04:41
2. Over And Over 05:15
3. Hidden In Plain Sight 02:06
4. Anytime Anywhere 04:00
5. Forever More 04:42
6. Rainfall 03:47
7. What's On My Mind 04:02
8. In My Head 04:45
9. Hard Times Comin' 04:50
10. Seein' Double 05:06
11. Right For The Wrong Reason 03:42
12. Starchaser 04:32
Total playing time 51:28

Craig Goldy is most known as the guitarist who took over the guitar spot in Dio after Campbell split. "Hidden in Plain Sight" is his first solo album and features many guest artists including David Glen Eisley who use to be in House of Lords with Craig. Goldy's Ritual is glossy, flashy melodic heavy metal. "Hidden in Plain Slight" is slightly heavier House of Lords although not as heavy or dynamic as Dio. First five songs with David Glen Eisley behind the mic. His smooth voice fits the music perfectly. Vocalist Mike Stone does a commendable job on the remaining tracks as well. Gold's solos are certainly a highlight on this disc. Just check out the shredding "Hidden in Plain Sight" or the guitar solo that end out "Over and Over".