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HEAVEN AND HELL Begins Recording New Album
- Nov. 28, 2008
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HEAVEN AND HELL — the band featuring BLACK SABBATH members Ronnie James Dio (vocals), Tony Iommi (guitar), Geezer Butler (bass) and Vinny Appice (drums) — has entered Rockfield studios in Wales, U.K. to begin recording its new album, the group's first since SABBATH's "Dehumanizer" (which was also recorded at Rockfield) in 1992. An early 2009 release via Rhino Records is expected. Two years ago, Dio, Iommi, Butler and Appice reunited to record a trio of new songs for Rhino's "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" before launching a highly anticipated and greatly acclaimed world tour under their new moniker HEAVEN AND HELL. Revitalized by the reunion, the lineup is back in the studio now recording the first-ever full-length studio album from HEAVEN AND HELL. To whet the fans' appetites for the new album, HEAVEN AND HELL returned to the road this past summer for a short stint on the Metal Masters Tour, a month-long North American trek with JUDAS PRIEST, MOTÖRHEAD, and TESTAMENT. Regarding the band's decision to continue to operate as HEAVEN AND HELL rather than BLACK SABBATH, Iommi told Billboard.com earlier this year, "It really is BLACK SABBATH, whatever we do. We just choose to go out as HEAVEN AND HELL so everyone knows what they're getting [and] so people won't expect to hear 'Iron Man' and all those songs. We've done them for so many years, it's nice to do just all the stuff with did with Ronnie again." HEAVEN AND HELL will hit the road in early 2009 in support of the new album. So far the following shows have been announced: June 3-6 - Sölvesborg, Sweden - Sweden Rock Festival June 19-21 - Clisson, France - Hellfest BLACK SABBATH's "The Rules Of Hell" box set — which features all three of SABBATH's Dio-era studio releases ( "Heaven And Hell", "Mob Rules", "Dehumanizer") and its double live collection ( "Live Evil"), each remastered for the first time — sold around 2,650 copies in the United States in its first week of release back in July 2008, according to Nielsen SoundScan. "The Rules Of Hell" comes packaged in a deluxe slipcase with extensive liner notes featuring all new interviews with the band. Fan-filmed video footage of HEAVEN AND HELL performing the song "Neon Knights" on August 31, 2008 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California can be viewed below (clip uploaded by YouTube user "rockynhome").
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COMMENT | Finally!
posted by :
11/28/2008 11:58:33 PM
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Heaven and Hell were amazing live! Though I love the Ozzy Black Sabbath, I think the Heaven and Hell lineup will still be able to make an amazing album.
I can't wait!
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COMMENT | this is the real Sabbath
posted by :
11/28/2008 11:59:32 PM
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This should come out under the name Black Sabbath, not Heaven and Hell.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Holy Outlaw
11/29/2008 12:04:16 AM
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So.Fucking.Excited
I have such high hopes for this album, except I feel like it might not live up to hopes and expectations.
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COMMENT | Wow!
posted by :
11/29/2008 12:05:38 AM
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Awesome! I hope this also means that, those who didn't get to see H&H live like I did, will have another chance in the future too!
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posted by : TSM
11/29/2008 12:06:08 AM
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I prefer Dio to Ozzy & in all honesty I'd rather this name come out under the Heaven & Hell moniker rather then Black Sabbath.
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posted by :
11/29/2008 12:07:05 AM
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in the U.S. i mean
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COMMENT | This is gonna be great!
posted by : itsdustind
11/29/2008 12:10:18 AM
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I'm fucking stoked for this new album. Seeing bands like Priest, Sabbath, Maiden, etc. still out there and doing new shit is refreshing to metal fans like me who feared it would slowly fade out and die. Can't wait to hear this, though I do hope Ozzy gets one more run at this beast before it heads back to Hell.
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COMMENT | LOOK OUT!
posted by :
11/29/2008 12:13:40 AM
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LOOK OUT!
Theres a rainbow in the Sky!
LOOK OUT!
Theres Ronnie's semen in Sharon's eye.
LOOK OUT when you dream of the darkness, when you look into the black.
You see Heaven and hell coming at your back..
Like a dancer with a faithful step
Like a out of tune ozzy whos out of breath.
Heaven and Hell is coming back.
And there may be no more Black!
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COMMENT |
posted by : Fani Dilth
11/29/2008 12:28:44 AM
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Heaven Yes and Hell Yeah...
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COMMENT | Well
posted by : \m/Metallord\m/
11/29/2008 12:54:31 AM
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This is cool but anyone who say Ozzy had no showmanship is nuts back in the day he was great to see live solo and w/BS .And trust me i have not been a fan of his work in many years but those 1st 2 solo albums are the shit.Both him and Dio are both great in the own way.
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COMMENT | Can't get excited about this
posted by :
11/29/2008 1:13:51 AM
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The three songs on the Dio Sabbath 'Best of' were tepid on CD and in concert. I saw the first show in Vancouver. Underwhelming. Down blew 'em off the stage. Old men playing music--they get better with age in classical and the blues, but metal? Silliness.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/29/2008 1:39:14 AM
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These guys are awsome live, i don't know what you guys are thinkin. The only bands i've seen that putter on a better show are motley crue, and of course the Mighty Metallica.
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COMMENT | Best news... EVER!
posted by :
11/29/2008 1:39:14 AM
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EVER!!!!
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COMMENT | I am sooooooo excited.
posted by :
11/29/2008 2:46:54 AM
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This article gave me wood.
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posted by : juanneman
11/29/2008 3:03:53 AM
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It is amazing the way Dio sings at his age, wow. I´ll have a listen when it comes out, utter respect for this awesome band.
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posted by : Mordack-
11/29/2008 3:21:31 AM
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Seen Heaven and Hell twice, both were amazing, can't wait for them to tour Canada again!
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COMMENT | Great news!
posted by :
11/29/2008 3:44:52 AM
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I can't wait!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/29/2008 3:46:06 AM
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firewind.. too funny...
i prefer ozzy...
many great h&h songs...
will sharon sue? maybe they can be on the new varitey show.
carol burnette and ozzy.
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COMMENT | Post Toastee
posted by :
11/29/2008 4:48:40 AM
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Did we see the same show?
Down was terrible. Phil's voice was piss-poor, he could barely move around on the stage and the sound was way off.
As far as Down goes, that set is probably up there as far as one of thier wost. Remember Phil had to call in sick for the next few dates of the tour?
Ill give him props for going through with the Vancouver show, but he looked & sounded like he had no business being on stage that night. (However, when they played the commodore a few months later, they put on a Terrific show)
Heaven & Hell's set was nothing short of Magical.
I hit up about 100 concerts a year, and that one was in my top 5 for sure. Dio sounded great, the new songs went over really well, and Geezer, Tony & Vinny looked like they were having the time of thier lives. Remember, that show in VanCity was the first time they had been on stage together in something like 14 years...
Anyways, im looking forward to this album.
Funny how these threads always turn into a Dio Vs. Ozzy battle.
I guess Ill throw my 2 Cents in...
I Love 'em Both, but for my money, at this point in time, there is no contest. Dio is hands down the better performer & vocalist.
But back in the day...its a toss up. They were both masters of thier craft.
Nothing wrong with liking both lads...
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COMMENT |
posted by : MetalMetalMetal
11/29/2008 4:50:41 AM
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IT IS BLACK SABBATH!
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COMMENT | There's no way
posted by : fatjimmorrison
11/29/2008 6:04:00 AM
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this wont rule
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/29/2008 7:03:31 AM
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Awesome!
While I like the Ozzy era Sabbath I much prefer the Dio led Sabbath. Their songs are more creative, powerful and entertaining. Not to mention that Dio is a million times better vocalist and front man than Ozzy. Ozzy is boring and listless on stage.
I am definitely looking forward to the new cd and tour!
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COMMENT | ???
posted by : Skanna
11/29/2008 7:12:54 AM
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where is RiotAct666? Must be on sick leave. OK, I'll sub for him ...
Great interview! Can't wait for the new album.
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COMMENT | I saw 6 Heaven And Hell shows last time around.....,.
posted by : The Govner
11/29/2008 7:38:48 AM
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4 times with Megadeth & Machine Head, once with Alice Cooper & Queensryche and the last time with Judas Priest Motorhead & Testament...... with AC/DC on tour & the promise of a proper "Along came A Spider" tour with Alice Cooper this looks like a banner year for me with these Classic Rock "Dinosaurs!"
BRING IT ON!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/29/2008 9:11:02 AM
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I think I just peed my pants.... \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/
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COMMENT | Best Music News of the Year!
posted by :
11/29/2008 9:30:19 AM
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And they're saying the album might be ready early 2009?!?!
I don't care if they call it Black Sabbath or Heaven And Hell (although, for album purposes, I'd rather it say "Black Sabbath", but what are you gonna do?)
This album will show everybody how it's done. Just like this line-up always does.
As for the inevitable Dio Vs Ozzy debate that these threads always turn into... I love Sabbath with either guy singing. And I've seen both line-ups. They both kicked ass. Hell, Sabbath with Ozzy and Bill kind of surprised me with how good they were. But, live, I have to give it to the Heaven And Hell line-up.
Also, someone needs to tell Tony that if you called it Black Sabbath, you wouldn't have to play War Pigs and Paranoid. But we would love to hear you play Symptom Of The Universe, N.I.B. and Children Of The Grave with Dio singing them... Just saying...
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/29/2008 9:58:40 AM
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Tony Iommi is GOD! I am truly erect for this!
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COMMENT | Glad to see...
posted by :
11/29/2008 10:14:52 AM
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Glad to see this line-up is staying around for awhile. So much talent.
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COMMENT | It was PAINFUL to watch Vinny Appice drum live....
posted by : drewk2
11/29/2008 10:37:47 AM
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The dude is WAYYYY past his prime.
He actually looked like he was in pain drumming, while looking all stiff.
Really sad. I wonder if Bill Ward would be any better??.....
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COMMENT | to the dope above me
posted by : deth n roll
11/29/2008 10:54:53 AM
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vinny hits the skins harder than your momma. he was AMAZING at every new york area show since they have reunited.
HEAVEN & HELL is gonna be the best album in 09. wait and hear.
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COMMENT | Hell yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by : RiotAct666
11/29/2008 11:20:22 AM
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Can't wait...............
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COMMENT | THIS IS GOOD NEWS
posted by :
11/29/2008 12:18:21 PM
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Only regret is that they didn't reunite sooner.
Ozzy version, 40th anniversary coming up soon. How's that gonna work?
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COMMENT | Best Music News of '08!
posted by :
11/29/2008 1:23:37 PM
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\m/.. \m/
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COMMENT | BEST album of 2009
posted by :
11/29/2008 7:16:29 PM
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it will be just watch. Their live shows over the past 2 years have been incredible to say the least. the new album is going blow everything else away in 2009!
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COMMENT | You must know
posted by : juanneman
11/30/2008 8:10:52 AM
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Riot666 will NEVER answer back, he is so meek and positive, living in perfectland.
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COMMENT | Skanna
posted by : juanneman
11/30/2008 8:12:25 AM
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You hit the nail haahhhhhhhhhahaaaaahahhahhhhhhaaaaaaaa. See? Don´t expect any answer from him.
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COMMENT | Ronnie
posted by :
11/30/2008 4:38:52 PM
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Sounding a bit flat!! But what the Fuck man.. These guys been doing it forever. Good luck! Will grab it Im sure.
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COMMENT |
posted by : wastingbeerz
12/1/2008 10:03:04 AM
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One thing no one can deny is the fact that Ozzy has been saying there would be a new Sabbath album with the four original members for years and all we get is one song at an Ozzfest of which only bootlegs exist... The H&H announcement was less than a year ago (I think?) and already they've begun recording. Why they didn't pick Dio back up 5 years earlier is anyone's guess. Happy though that they finally told Ozzy to shit or get off the pot... but still would have liked to hear what a brand new Ozzy Sabbath album would have sounded like.
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