Black Sabbath’s legendary collaboration with Ronnie James Dio is celebrated with classic albums like Heaven & Hell (1980) and Dehumanizer (1992), showcasing the band’s rebirth with a heavier, more melodic edge. Essential for fans of Sabbath and Dio alike.

When Ronnie James Dio joined Black Sabbath at the dawn of the 1980s, the band entered a bold new era. It took a little time for the chemistry to truly spark, but by 1980 Sabbath had unleashed Heaven & Hell — a record that rejuvenated their sound with Dio’s soaring vocals and anthemic presence. A worldwide tour followed, cementing this lineup as a powerful force in heavy metal.

Though the partnership wasn’t destined to last forever, Dio and Sabbath released several classic studio albums together as well as a live set, leaving an indelible mark on the band’s legacy. Their reunion in 1992 brought the darker, crushing Dehumanizer, proving that even years later the chemistry between Tony Iommi’s riffs and Dio’s commanding voice remained undeniable.

This chapter in Sabbath’s history stands as one of their most important reinventions: a blend of classic heaviness and Dio’s melodic power. For fans of either artist — or heavy metal at large — these records remain essential listening.

Tracklist:
1. Neon Knights
2. Lady Evil
3. Heaven and Hell
4. Die Young
5. Lonely is the Word
6. The Mob Rules
7. Turn Up the Night
8. Voodoo
9. Falling Off the Edge of the World
10. After All (the Dead)
11. Tv Crimes
12. I
13. Children of the Sea (Live)
14. The Devil Cried (New Recording)
15. Shadow of the Wind (New Recording)
16. Ear In the Wall (New Recording)