Product Description

This live concert recording captures the sold-out Radio City Music Hall performance of former Black Sabbath rockers Ronnie James Dio Vinny Appice Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler who reunited under the name Heaven and Hell in 2006.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: MUSIC DVD/LIVE PERFORMANCES UPC: 603497992447 Manufacturer No: 243708

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10898 in DVD
• Brand: WEA DVD
• Released on: 2007-08-28
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: DVD-Video, Live, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds

Amazon.com
Comprised of former members of Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell grew out of a 2006 reunion of post-Ozzy frontman Ronnie James Dio, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, and drummer Vinny Appice for the purpose of recording new tracks for a Sabbath compilation called The Dio Years. Heaven & Hell then toured, drawing deep from the Dio-era Sabbath catalogue. The masterful Heaven & Hell: Live from Radio City Music Hall is one result of that rekindled partnership, a two-hour, Gothic metal marathon filmed in 2007 before a thrilled New York City audience. Largely comprised of classic Sabbath material, the show unfolds with a deceptive ease. The seasoned bandmates play with graceful concentration even as they plunge into the maw of doomstruck power chords and grinding riffs, the wiry Dio stalking Heaven & Hell's swampy sound like some fusion of a crow and benevolent overlord. At times, it's impossible not to contradict oneself while trying to describe the group's intricate, paradoxical sound: "Children of the Sea," for instance, is somehow both a snaking and watery mystery. "E5150/After All (The Dead)" is equally epic and nonchalant. "I" is a show-stopping, nightmarish blues that leans toward the anthemic, while "Falling Off the Edge" is highlighted by a molten rhythm and Dio's taut vocal. This is a fine outing from a historic ensemble. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews

The fire is still there
It starts a bit slow and Dio has to warm up, but when he does, whatch out. Toni and Geezer are spot on.

This DVD rocks
I saw this line up of Black Sabbath in 1980 or '81 and had the opportunity to see Heaven and Hell in the same venue almost 30 yrs later but didn't. After reading reviews of the concert and seeing this DVD, which I just bought, I really regret missing the live show.

In the two days since buying the DVD I've watched it in its entirety twice and have dipped into it to see specific songs a number of times. For me, this DVD really cooks. The picture clarity is absolutely incredible as is the sound quality. The performances of the band members are powerful, passionate and energetic without being overly dramatic. Tony and Geezer, in particular, put out awesome performances which were also displays of extremely professional musicianship and stage presence.

In some reviews, people have commented on too many camera angle changes etc but I personally found that there was a good balance. As a 49 yr old just starting electric guitar lessons I actually enjoyed and appreciated the close-ups of Tony's fretwork but at the same time I don't think any of the band members were unfairly neglected by the cameras.

My only complaint (and I'm not reflecting it in the rating) is that I found Dio occasionally approaching "Spinal Tap-ness" but hey, when I saw them 30 yrs ago I thought that stuff was cool. Otherwise, Dio did put on a really good show and seemed to have a very good rapport with the audience.

Even if you're not a big Sabbath fan, if you like hard, driving, intricate lead and bass guitar playing and, with the odd exception (my "Spinal Tap" comment), a generally no-nonsense and flawless performance, I highly recommend this DVD.

Wow! I was a little unsure,for no good reason Obviously!
Absolutley smoking video! Why cant all bands do this after this long? Oh thats right their all Posers! Ozzy included! Masters of metal is the correct term for this band " Black Sabbath" Forget sharon and ozzy, this is the band that wants to And CAN play metal!!!