Get ready for a musical journey like no other! The legacy of Ronnie James Dio and his time with BLACK SABBATH is about to be celebrated in a whole new way.
Rhino is releasing an incredible collection, "Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009", focusing on the final chapter of Dio's remarkable journey with the iconic members of BLACK SABBATH. Reuniting under the name HEAVEN & HELL, these legendary musicians gave us an unexpected encore, decades after their initial collaboration.
Mark your calendars for March 27th, when this collection drops in both 7LP and 4CD/Blu-ray formats. Each edition comes with an illustrated book, featuring new liner notes by Hugh Gilmour, as well as a replica tour book and poster. You can pre-order now at [link].
This collection is a treat for vinyl enthusiasts, as it marks the first time the full "Live From Radio City Music Hall" performance is available on this format. It also includes eight tracks making their vinyl debut, ranging from studio recordings of "The Dio Years" to select live performances. The Blu-ray version takes it up a notch with videos from both "Live From Radio City Music Hall" and "Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell - Live At Wacken", plus insightful band interviews.
To whet your appetite, an HD-upscaled video of "Bible Black" is out now. Check it out below!
The set chronicles the band's reunion journey, starting with their awe-inspiring 2007 New York show, "Live From Radio City Music Hall", followed by the chart-topping studio album "The Devil You Know" in 2009, and the live album "Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell - Live at Wacken", captured during their German tour later that year.
Here's a sneak peek at the track listing for the 4CD set:
Disc One: The Devil You Know
- Atom And Evil
- Fear
- Bible Black
- Double The Pain
- Rock And Roll Angel
- The Turn Of The Screw
- Eating The Cannibals
- Follow The Tears
- Neverwhere
- Breaking Into Heaven
Bonus tracks from The Dio Years
- The Devil Cried
- Shadow Of The Wind
- Ear In The Wall
Disc Two: Live From Radio City Music Hall
- E5150 / After All (The Dead)
- The Mob Rules
- Children Of The Sea
- Lady Evil
- I
- The Sign Of The Southern Cross
- Voodoo
- The Devil Cried
Disc Three: Live From Radio City Music Hall
- Computer God
- Falling Off the Edge Of The World
- Shadow Of The Wind
- Die Young
- Heaven And Hell
- Lonely Is the Word
- Neon Knights
Disc Four: Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell
- Mob Rules
- Children Of The Sea
- I
- Bible Black
- Time Machine
- Fear
- Falling Off The Edge Of The World
- Follow The Tears
- Die Young
- Heaven And Hell
- Neon Knights
For those who prefer the warmth of vinyl, here's the track listing for the 7LP set:
LP One: The Devil You Know
Side One
- Atom and Evil
- Fear
- Bible Black
Side Two
- Double The Pain
- Rock And Roll Angel
- The Turn Of The Screw
- Eating The Cannibals
LP Two: The Devil You Know
Side One
- Follow The Tears
- Neverwhere
- Breaking Into Heaven
Side Two: Bonus Tracks
- The Devil Cried (from "The Dio Years")
- Shadow Of The Wind (from "The Dio Years")
- Ear In The Wall (from "The Dio Years")
LP Three: Live from Radio City Music Hall
Side One
- E5150 / After All (The Dead)
- The Mob Rules
- Children Of The Sea
Side Two
- Lady Evil
- I
- The Sign Of The Southern Cross
LP Four: Live from Radio City Music Hall
Side One
- Voodoo
- The Devil Cried
Side Two
- Computer God
- Falling Off the Edge Of The World
- Shadow Of The Wind
LP Five: Live from Radio City Music Hall
Side One
- Die Young
- Heaven And Hell
Side Two
- Lonely Is the Word
- Neon Knights
LP Six: Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell
Side One
- Mob Rules
- Children Of The Sea
- I
Side Two
- Bible Black
- Time Machine
- Fear
LP Seven: Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell
Side One
- Falling Off The Edge Of The World
- Follow The Tears
- Die Young
Side Two
- Heaven And Hell
- Neon Knights
The Blu-ray version offers an immersive visual experience with the following content:
Live from Radio City Music Hall
Extras:
- Heaven And Hell Road Movie
- Hail The Gods Of Metal
- Meet The Mob
- Radio City
- The Wisdom Of Dio
Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell
Extras:
- 30th-Anniversary Interviews with Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler, Vinny Appice, and Tony Iommi
Ronnie James Dio Tribute (2010)
Featuring Tony Iommi, Vinny Appice, and Geezer Butler
Dio's journey with BLACK SABBATH began in 1980 when he replaced Ozzy Osbourne, recording the iconic "Heaven And Hell" and "Mob Rules" albums, as well as "Live Evil", before departing in 1982. He rejoined the group a decade later for the album "Dehumanizer", and once again collaborated with the band under the HEAVEN & HELL banner in 2006. HEAVEN & HELL released their highly acclaimed album "The Devil You Know" in 2009.
Tragically, Ronnie passed away from stomach cancer on May 16, 2010, at the age of 67.
Dio's impact on heavy metal is undeniable. He was recognized worldwide as one of the greatest and most influential vocalists in the genre's history. The singer was diagnosed with cancer in late 2009, and despite undergoing chemotherapy, he made his final public appearance in April 2010 at the Revolver Golden Gods Awards in Los Angeles.
Ronnie's long-awaited autobiography, "Rainbow In The Dark: The Autobiography", was released in July 2021 by Permuted Press.
In 2006, BLACK SABBATH members Dio, Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice reunited to record three new songs for Rhino's "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years", followed by a highly acclaimed world tour under their new name, HEAVEN & HELL.
"The Devil You Know" made a strong impact, selling 30,000 copies in its first week of release in May 2009, debuting at No. 8 on The Billboard 200 chart.
In a 2022 interview with Metal Talk, Iommi shared his thoughts on Dio:
"It was really sad [when he died] because we were on a roll with the debut HEAVEN & HELL album, 'The Devil You Know', and we were touring and loving it. I remember talking to Ronnie in Japan. We went for dinner one night, and we said, 'Let's not plan for five years; let's just see where it goes.' So we did the tour, loved it, and enjoyed it. In a restaurant, I asked Ronnie if he fancied doing more, and he said, 'Yeah, let's do another album and tour.' That was the plan. But, of course, Ronnie didn't make it. It was going so well, and we had a great time together. We loved working with each other."
In an April 2021 interview with Rockin' Metal Revival, Iommi reflected on his time with Dio:
"The last tour with Ronnie was precious, and we had such a great time. We really bonded. The last generation with Ronnie was really close — everybody was close. Ronnie was such a nice person. What I liked about Ronnie is that he gave everyone time. Before the show, he'd have people in his dressing room, and he'd talk and drink with them. He never warmed up; he'd just walk on stage and sound unbelievable. His voice was spot-on. It was amazing how he could do that. He was a really nice, caring character. He'd call me, even from the hospital just before he passed. It was very sad, but he thought a lot of everyone and loved his fans."
Photo credit: Chapman Baehler (courtesy of James Sherry of Division PR for Rhino)
