Album · Released 18 April 1980
Heaven and Hell
Ronnie James Dio changes the way Black Sabbath's music moves on Heaven and Hell. His vocal lines often travel across the guitar riffs instead of following their shape. That gives Tony Iommi room to build a more melodic, open kind of heaviness around a singer who enjoys every dramatic turn. Neon Knights makes the change clear at once. The rhythm has drive and definition, while Dio's phrasing gives the melody an excited lift. Iommi's lead guitar…
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Heaven and HellOur album review · 27 October 2025
9.0 