Description
This first-ever compilation spotlighting Sabbath's Ronnie James Dio-fronted years spans 1980-2006 with 16 thundering tracks, including Neon Nights, Lady Evil, Children of the Sea, The Mob Rules, and more. Also features the brand-new recordings The Devil Cried, Shadow of the Wind, and Ear in the Wall. When Ronnie James Dio picked up lead vocal reins for Black Sabbath after Ozzy Osbourne's departure, he'd already slayed audiences worldwide fronting Elf and Rainbow. The creative spark ignited by Dio's presence led to metal masterpiece Heaven And Hell. Now also the name of the reformed Sabbath lineup that will tour this year with Dio, original members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice.1981's The Mob Rules continued their renaissance before Ronnie left to become a solo artist. A decade later, his one-off return to Sabbath, 1992's Dehumanizer, whetted fans' appetite for more, something not realized until this new compilation, featuring the best of Black Sabbath's past Dio incarnations, plus three brand new tracks. Heavy doesn't even begin to describe it!
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