Get ready to relive the magic of Ronnie James Dio’s legendary return to the stage—a moment that left fans in awe and cemented his legacy in rock history. But here’s where it gets controversial: Was this final chapter with Black Sabbath’s members a triumphant encore or a risky gamble that divided fans? Let’s dive in.
Rhino’s Breaking Out of Heaven 2007–2009 is a sprawling celebration of Dio’s third act alongside Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, reunited under the banner of Heaven & Hell. Decades after their original run, the band defied expectations with a bold return to both the studio and the spotlight. This wasn’t just a nostalgia tour—it was a full-throttle revival that birthed new music, electrifying performances, and a renewed connection with fans.
Available starting March 27th, this collection arrives in two formats: a 7 LP set and a 4 CD/Blu-ray boxed set. Both editions are packed with treasures for die-hard fans, including an illustrated book featuring fresh liner notes by Hugh Gilmour, a replica tour book, and a poster. And this is the part most people miss: For the first time ever, the iconic Live From Radio City Music Hall performance is pressed on vinyl, alongside eight tracks making their vinyl debut. Think studio cuts from The Dio Years and select live recordings that capture the raw energy of their reunion.
The Blu-ray takes it a step further, adding video footage from Live From Radio City Music Hall and Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell – Live at Wacken, plus candid band interviews. It’s a deep dive into the heart of this unexpected second act.
Chronologically, the set traces their reunion journey: from the 2007 Radio City Music Hall triumph, to the 2009 Top 10 studio album The Devil You Know, and culminating in the Neon Nights live album recorded in Germany later that year. Each track is a testament to Dio’s enduring power and the band’s unshakable chemistry.
Here’s the tracklist breakdown:
CD 1: *The Devil You Know*
1. Atom and Evil
2. Fear
3. Bible Black
4. Double The Pain
5. Rock And Roll Angel
6. The Turn Of The Screw
7. Eating The Cannibals
8. Follow The Tears
9. Neverwhere
10. Breaking Into Heaven
11. The Devil Cried [Bonus Track]
12. Shadow Of The Wind [Bonus Track]
13. Ear In The Wall [Bonus Track]
CD 2: *Live from Radio City Music Hall*
1. E5150 / After All (The Dead)
2. The Mob Rules
3. Children Of The Sea
4. Lady Evil
5. I
6. The Sign Of The Southern Cross
7. Voodoo
8. The Devil Cried
CD 3: *Live from Radio City Music Hall*
1. Computer God
2. Falling Off the Edge Of The World
3. Shadow Of The Wind
4. Die Young
5. Heaven And Hell
6. Lonely Is the Word
7. Neon Knights
CD 4: *Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell*
1. Mob Rules
2. Children Of The Sea
3. I
4. Bible Black
5. Time Machine
6. Fear
7. Falling Off The Edge Of The World
8. Follow The Tears
9. Die Young
10. Heaven And Hell
11. Neon Knights
Now, here’s the question: Did Heaven & Hell’s reunion honor Black Sabbath’s legacy, or did it risk overshadowing the band’s original era? Was this a fitting finale for Dio, or did it open a new chapter that fans are still debating? Share your thoughts below—let’s keep the conversation alive!
