HEAVEN AND HELL, the band featuring
BLACK SABBATH members
Ronnie James Dio (vocals),
Tony Iommi (guitar),
Geezer Butler (bass) and
Vinny Appice (drums),
MOTÖRHEAD and
CARCASS have been officially confirmed for next year's
Waldrock festival, set to take place June 13, 2009 in Burgum, The Netherlands. Tickets go on sale on January 17.
HEAVEN AND HELL recently 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.
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
June 13 - Burgum, The Netherlands - Waldrock
June 19-21 - Clisson, France - Hellfest
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").

(Thanks:
Tonnie Westerbeke /
www.metalfan.nl)