| Rockin' News for week of March 23 ,2009, pt. 2 |
Heaven and Hell premiere new song, "Bible Black"
Song previews forthcoming The Devil You Know album
(Article courtesy of noisecreep.com; report by Carlos Ramirez)
Featuring Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, Heaven
and Hell is essentially the Black Sabbath line-up that was together from
1979-1982 and then again in 1991-1992. After the success of their 2007 and
2008 reunion tours, the quartet decided to use the new moniker and enter the
recording studio. Hitting store shelves on April 28, The Devil You Know is Heaven
and Hell's official debut album but the crushing results could have only come from
master veterans like these.
In our tireless pursuit of providing our readers with the hottest exclusives in metal
and hard rock, Noisecreep has gotten its hands on "Bible Black," the first single
from Heaven and Hell. The molasses-thick riffs, slow-burning tempo, and Dio's
instantly engaging vocal melodies hit hard and will surely silence the naysayers who
doubted the band still had the fury to pull off such a heavy statement. If this song
is any indication of what lies ahead for us, The Devil You Know is going to be one
ugly bastard of an album!
Metal History: When Black Sabbath's original singer's life became completely
unmanageable due to a colossal addiction to drugs and alcohol, the British combo
were forced to fire him. The only problem was, the guy in question happened to be
Ozzy Osbourne. The split would prove to be one of the most significant moments in
heavy metal history.
Luckily for the band and ultimately, the listening public, their manager's daughter
(ironically Sharon Arden, who famously would go on to marry Ozzy) suggested former
Song previews forthcoming The Devil You Know album
(Article courtesy of noisecreep.com; report by Carlos Ramirez)
Featuring Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice, Heaven
and Hell is essentially the Black Sabbath line-up that was together from
1979-1982 and then again in 1991-1992. After the success of their 2007 and
2008 reunion tours, the quartet decided to use the new moniker and enter the
recording studio. Hitting store shelves on April 28, The Devil You Know is Heaven
and Hell's official debut album but the crushing results could have only come from
master veterans like these.
In our tireless pursuit of providing our readers with the hottest exclusives in metal
and hard rock, Noisecreep has gotten its hands on "Bible Black," the first single
from Heaven and Hell. The molasses-thick riffs, slow-burning tempo, and Dio's
instantly engaging vocal melodies hit hard and will surely silence the naysayers who
doubted the band still had the fury to pull off such a heavy statement. If this song
is any indication of what lies ahead for us, The Devil You Know is going to be one
ugly bastard of an album!
Metal History: When Black Sabbath's original singer's life became completely
unmanageable due to a colossal addiction to drugs and alcohol, the British combo
were forced to fire him. The only problem was, the guy in question happened to be
Ozzy Osbourne. The split would prove to be one of the most significant moments in
heavy metal history.
Luckily for the band and ultimately, the listening public, their manager's daughter
(ironically Sharon Arden, who famously would go on to marry Ozzy) suggested former
Vinny Appice, Tony Iommi, Ronnie James Dio and Geezer Butler continue
the classic Black Sabbath sound as Heaven and Hell.
the classic Black Sabbath sound as Heaven and Hell.
Rainbow and Elf frontman Ronnie James Dio and the band wisely took her advice. The change of guard injected fresh energy and vitality to
Black Sabbath's new material and gave the future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees a new lease on life. The combination of Tony Iommi's
meaty guitar riffs and Dio's soul-stirring vocals is one of rock's unholiest unions. Sabbath would go on to make three essential studio albums
with the American singer spread out over a decade.
Black Sabbath's new material and gave the future Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees a new lease on life. The combination of Tony Iommi's
meaty guitar riffs and Dio's soul-stirring vocals is one of rock's unholiest unions. Sabbath would go on to make three essential studio albums
with the American singer spread out over a decade.
Tony Iommi's heavy riffs have served as a blueprint for
heavy metal guitar for over 40 years.
heavy metal guitar for over 40 years.
Ronnie James Dio: The little guy with a
giant voice also popularized one of
metal's identifying symbols - The Devil
Horns.
giant voice also popularized one of
metal's identifying symbols - The Devil
Horns.
Geezer Butler played guitar in his pre-Sabbath
career. He was one of the first rock bassists to
down-tune, adding to the Sab's "evil" sound.
career. He was one of the first rock bassists to
down-tune, adding to the Sab's "evil" sound.
Vinny Appice appeared on several
John Lennon projects and also did a
stint with legendary rock guitarist
Rick Derringer.
John Lennon projects and also did a
stint with legendary rock guitarist
Rick Derringer.