Ronnie James Dio On Vocals Feature Newly Remastered Audio
Along With Rare And Unreleased Music
LOS ANGELES – Singer Ronnie James Dio joined Black Sabbath in 1979 which resulted in two back-to-back classic albums: Heaven And Hell and Mob Rules. On those memorable albums, Dio’s soaring tenor and gothic songwriting were the perfect foil for the band’s bone-crushing mix of razor-sharp riffs, intense grooves, and dark imagery.
Rhino salutes the long shadow cast by this short-lived lineup with newly remastered versions of both albums expanded with rare and unreleased music. HEAVEN AND HELL: DELUXE EDITION and MOB RULES: DELUXE EDITION are out separately now. Each album is available on 2-CDs ($19.98) or 2-LP set ($31.98). Due to space constraints, both vinyl editions include a selection of bonus material from the CDs. The music is also available via digital download and streaming services.
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BLACK SABBATH fold provided a much-needed infusion of fire on 1980 s Heaven and Hell . The group was re-energized, and that record s reception and subsequent touring cycle revived the vaunted icons as a heavy metal force. The group did not manage to avoid internal drama however, as drummer
Bill Ward departed after an early tour stop.
Vinnie Appice filled in the vacant drum seat and would stay with the band into the recording of their follow-up record, 1981 s The Mob Rules . While the prior record s surprise factor was gone, high expectations were mostly met with the proceeding slab of soon-to-be fan-favorite tracks. As with
Heaven And Hell and Mob Rules . On those memorable albums,
Dio s soaring tenor and gothic songwriting were the perfect foil for the band s bone-crushing mix of razor-sharp riffs, intense grooves, and dark imagery.
Rhino salutes the long shadow cast by this short-lived lineup with newly remastered versions of both albums expanded with rare and unreleased music. Heaven And Hell: Deluxe Edition and Mob Rules: Deluxe Edition will be released separately on March 5. Each album will be available on 2-CDs ($19.98), or a 2-LPs ($31.98). Due to space constraints, both vinyl editions include a selection of bonus material from the CDs. The music will also be available via digital download and streaming services the same day.
By Jon Rogo
Jan 16, 2021 7:30 AM
Ronnie James Dio joined Black Sabbath in 1979 which resulted in two back-to-back killer records: “Heaven And Hell” and “Mob Rules”.
On those memorable albums, Dio’s soaring tenor and gothic songwriting were the perfect foil for the band’s bone-crushing mix of razor-sharp riffs, intense grooves, and dark imagery.
Rhino salutes the long shadow cast by this short-lived lineup with newly remastered versions of both albums expanded with rare and unreleased music. “Heaven And Hell: Deluxe Edition” and “Mob Rules: Deluxe Edition” will be released separately on March 5th. Each record will be available on 2-CDs ($19.98), or a 2-LPs ($31.98). Due to space constraints, both vinyl editions include a selection of bonus material from the CDs. The music will also be available via digital download and streaming services the same day. A rare live version of “Heaven And Hell” and a previously unreleased live version of “The Mob Ru