Get ready to relive the thunderous legacy of Ronnie James Dio and his iconic collaboration with Black Sabbath members—because this is the ultimate tribute to a legendary chapter in metal history. Rhino is set to unleash Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007–2009, a monumental collection that captures the final, electrifying era of Dio’s partnership with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice under the banner of Heaven & Hell. But here’s where it gets even more exciting: this isn’t just a rehash of old tracks—it’s a treasure trove of live performances, studio recordings, and never-before-seen content that will leave fans in awe.
Available on March 27, this epic release comes in two formats: a 7LP vinyl set and a 4CD/Blu-ray box set. Both editions are packed with extras, including an illustrated book featuring new liner notes by Hugh Gilmour, a replica tour book, and a poster. And this is the part most people miss: the vinyl set marks the first time the complete Live From Radio City Music Hall performance is available on wax, alongside eight tracks making their vinyl debut. Talk about a collector’s dream!
The Blu-ray takes it a step further, adding video content from Live From Radio City Music Hall and Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell - Live At Wacken, plus intimate band interviews. If you’re wondering whether this is worth the hype, just watch the newly released HD-upscaled video of Bible Black—it’s a jaw-dropping reminder of Dio’s unparalleled stage presence.
But let’s dive deeper into what makes this collection so special. It chronicles the band’s triumphant reunion, starting with their 2007 New York performance, followed by the Top 10 studio album The Devil You Know (2009), and the live masterpiece Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell - Live at Wacken. This wasn’t just a nostalgia tour—it was a bold statement that these legends still had plenty of fire left in them.
Controversial question: Was Heaven & Hell’s reunion a fitting swan song for Dio, or did it leave fans yearning for more? Let’s discuss in the comments!
Here’s a breakdown of the track listings, because every metalhead deserves to know what they’re getting into:
4CD Track Listing:
Disc One: *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
Bonus tracks from *The Dio Years*
11. The Devil Cried
12. Shadow Of The Wind
13. Ear In The Wall
Disc Two: *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
Disc Three: *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
Disc Four: *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
7LP Track Listing:
LP One: *The Devil You Know*
Side One: Atom and Evil, Fear, Bible Black
Side Two: Double The Pain, Rock And Roll Angel, The Turn Of The Screw, Eating The Cannibals
LP Two: *The Devil You Know*
Side One: Follow The Tears, Neverwhere, Breaking Into Heaven
Side Two: The Devil Cried, Shadow Of The Wind, Ear In The Wall (Bonus Tracks)
LP Three: *Live from Radio City Music Hall*
Side One: E5150 / After All (The Dead), The Mob Rules, Children Of The Sea
Side Two: Lady Evil, I, The Sign Of The Southern Cross
LP Four: *Live from Radio City Music Hall*
Side One: Voodoo, The Devil Cried
Side Two: Computer God, Falling Off the Edge Of The World, Shadow Of The Wind
LP Five: *Live from Radio City Music Hall*
Side One: Die Young, Heaven And Hell
Side Two: Lonely Is the Word, Neon Knights
LP Six: *Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell*
Side One: Mob Rules, Children Of The Sea, I
Side Two: Bible Black, Time Machine, Fear
LP Seven: *Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell*
Side One: Falling Off The Edge Of The World, Follow The Tears, Die Young
Side Two: Heaven And Hell, Neon Knights
Blu-Ray Video Content:
- Live from Radio City Music Hall
- Extras: Heaven And Hell Road Movie, Hail The Gods Of Metal, Meet The Mob, Radio City, The Wisdom Of Dio
- Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell
- Extras: 30th-Anniversary Interviews with Ronnie James Dio, Geezer Butler, Vinny Appice, Tony Iommi
- Ronnie James Dio Tribute (2010) featuring Tony Iommi, Vinny Appice, Geezer Butler
For those who may not know, Dio’s journey with Black Sabbath began in 1980 when he replaced Ozzy Osbourne, leading to the iconic albums Heaven And Hell and Mob Rules. After a brief departure and a reunion in the ’90s, the Heaven & Hell project in 2006 felt like a natural evolution. But here’s the bittersweet part: just as they were planning another album and tour, Dio was diagnosed with stomach cancer in late 2009 and passed away on May 16, 2010, at 67. His legacy, however, remains untouchable.
Tony Iommi’s reflections on their time together are both heartwarming and poignant. In a 2021 interview, he shared, ‘The last tour we did with Ronnie was real precious… we really bonded. Ronnie was such a really nice person.’ His stories of Dio’s kindness and dedication to fans paint a picture of a man who was as extraordinary offstage as he was on it.
So, is Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007–2009 just another box set, or is it a timeless tribute to one of metal’s greatest voices? What do you think? Share your thoughts below—let’s keep the conversation going!
