Heaven and Hell

[Shaun Ponsonby]

Ronnie James Dio's personal assistant, Steve Mignardi, has started a blog on his MySpace page detailing behind-the-scenes events from the HEAVEN AND HELL tour, which is scheduled to launch this Sunday (March 11) in Vancouver, British Columbia.

As previously reported, HEAVEN AND HELL will be the featured guests on the nationally syndicated radio show "Rockline" airing Wednesday, April 11. The live show begins at 8:30 p.m. PT / 11:30 p.m. ET, and fans are encouraged to call in with questions during the program at (800) 344-ROCK (7625). To find a station near you, check out www.rocklineradio.com.

HEAVEN AND HELL will kick off a world tour with 11 Canadian dates beginning March 11 in Vancouver, British Columbia, and wrapping up March 28 in Ottawa, with opening acts MEGADETH and DOWN. A U.S. tour with support from MEGADETH and MACHINE HEAD will kick off April 22 in Phoenix, Arizona.

The shows are expected to only feature material from Dio's era with BLACK SABBATH, including three new songs that were recorded for the upcoming anthology "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" that's due April 3.

[Vinnie Velvet]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
The shows are expected to only feature material from Dio's era with BLACK SABBATH, including three new songs that were recorded for the upcoming anthology "Black Sabbath: The Dio Years" that's due April 3.

Awesome.

While I'm stoked about the show, I was somewhat hoping Dio would throw in a few of his classic solo cuts in there --like Stand Up and Shout or Holy Diver.

Just thought that since its not billed as 'Black Sabbath', it would've given the band some more freedom to do some other songs.

[ELVIS]

No dude...

Dio's been playing those songs every night for the last 2000 years...

I would like to hear Sabbath do Long Live Rock And Roll...

[ThrillsNSpills]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
Its the pre-sale on Wed.

I meant Live Evil

[bueno bob]

To tell you all the honest to God truth...I'd like to hear some Elf shit...

Black Swampy Water, Rocking Chair Rock 'n' Roll Blues, Wonderworld, L.A. 59, Ain't it All Amusing, When She Smiles, Happy...there's a fucking TON of great Elf music that's been ignored for far too long...

[binnie]

Bob, I couldn't agree more. The Elf records are seriously overlooked.

However, can't see Sabbs playing any of it live....

They already have three studio records and the three new songs, which is more than enough to pick out a very, very strong setlist...

[bueno bob]

Definitely. Sabbath wouldn't ever touch the Elf stuff...if they were going to do that, they might as well cover Molly Hatchet as well...

Still, I wouldn't mind seeing Ronnie get back together with David and doing a limited Elf tour, maybe a live album to boot - that would be WELL appreciated, at least on my part...

[binnie]

I reckon it'd do ok business actaully, Dio fans would turn out for it...

[Shaun Ponsonby]

I dunno, actually.

Dio stuff still gets airplay
Rainbow stuff still gets airplay
Sabbath stuff still gets airplay
Elf stuff doesn't

Elf have been overshadowed by what Dio went on to achieve.

[Vinnie Velvet]

Originally posted by Shaun Ponsonby
I dunno, actually.

Dio stuff still gets airplay
Rainbow stuff still gets airplay
Sabbath stuff still gets airplay
Elf stuff doesn't

Elf have been overshadowed by what Dio went on to achieve.

That's true.

But its still cool.

Oh and ELVIS, Long Live Rock n Roll played by the Sabs would sound great!

[binnie]

Jeezus I wish they'd hurry up and book some UK dates...

[bueno bob]

Don't worry, your turn's a comin'...

[bueno bob]

Here's the stage set (with band in rehearsal)...



Looks good!!!!!!!

[binnie]

I just can't wait to hear Mob Rules live...

[ThrillsNSpills]

Originally posted by bueno bob
Here's the stage set (with band in rehearsal)...



Looks good!!!!!!!

agreed

sometimes less is more.